As Protecting Surveyors, we conduct independent inspections of cargo holds prior to loading, ensuring they meet the cleanliness, structural, and readiness standards required by terminals and cargo receivers.
Our service includes:
Visual assessment of cleanliness, coatings, and presence of residues, rust, or stains
Evaluation of structural condition: bulkheads, tank tops, manholes, ladders, bilges, and sounding pipes
Identification of foreign material, odors, or humidity that may compromise the cargo
Issuance of a detailed report with high-resolution photos and remarks
Active coordination with the crew and follow-up until approval is obtained
We act solely on behalf of our client—whether a charterer, cargo owner, or operator—protecting your interests, avoiding delays, and reducing the risk of rejections or cleaning claims.
Available 24/7 in Up River, Zona Común, Montevideo, Bahía Blanca, and Brazilian ports.
Ensure accurate bunker delivery with trusted supervision and detailed reporting—protecting your interests at every transfer point.
Verify bunker quantities at the start or re-delivery of a charter with full accuracy and neutrality.
Accurate cargo quantity determination through trusted draft surveys—minimizing disputes and protecting your interests.
Trusted maritime surveying and consulting across Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and the Paraná–Paraguay Waterway, with coverage in the main US Gulf and East Coast ports and key global ports.
We specialize in bunker quantity surveys, cargo supervision, and regulatory audits, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and peace of mind for shipowners and charterers.
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