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Marine Surveying

It is a general misconception (outside of the maritime industry) that Marine Surveying is concerned with hydrographic surveying. This is of course not the case, as Marine Surveyors are only concerned with the ships and the cargoes carried. A marine surveyor generally holds a Master Mariner or Chief Engineers Certificate of Competency and has a wealth of experience in the carriage of cargoes by sea and the problems that might be encountered. Such a surveyor should not be confused with a cargo inspector, who is unlikely to have any marine experience or qualifications.

If at any time you or your company as consignor / consignee / shipper /charterer /or owner have concerns about a shipment Briar Maritime is able to send a suitable representative to act on your behalf.

Marine Surveying covers an amazing array of services and types of survey and we would urge a potential client to carefully assess their choice of Marine Survey company as obviously each surveyor has their own forté.

Key Benefits

- of engaging the services of Briar Maritime as your preferred marine surveyor include:

  • independent representation of your interests.
  • concise factual reporting.
  • allows little leeway for the other parties to take advantage in your absence.
  • reduces the possibility of errors and hence - damage and/or fiscal losses.

Capabilities

Briar can offer all types of commercial marine surveys, ideally sited with a base in Tasmania, Australia we regularly travel throughout Australia and the Pacific Rim countries on behalf of our international clientele.

Survey Types Available

  • Quantity/quality bulk liquid measurement
  • Bunker surveys
  • On/Off hire vessel survey for charter purposes
  • Hatch inspections and watertight integrity
  • Sampling and analysis of cargoes
  • Dry cargo weight by draft survey
  • On hire/off hire/in service inspections for TEU containers
  • Insurance assessment for damage to cargo and/or machinery
  • Shipboard safety audits
  • CISS inspections
  • Compass adjustment
  • Pre-purchase condition surveys