• Appraisal of the cargo to be shipped at the place of origin (e.g. factory) with regard to weight, securing points (lashing points)
• Listing of all necessary data such as weight, center of gravity and lifting possibilities of the goods to be transported
• Determination of the load securing required during transport
• Which device is used for loading and unloading?
• What are the requirements on board the ship?
• Creation of a storage sketch “Stowage And Securing Sketch” with special CAD software
• Condition Survey 1: Personal inspection of the transported goods by us at the place of origin (manufacturer) for possible damage during loading onto the means of transport to the ship.
• Condition Survey 2: Re-inspection of the transported goods when unloaded in the seaport.
• Pre-Load Survey: Control and documentation of the storage of the transport goods at the port terminal before loading onto the transport ship.
• Loading, Condition and Securing Survey: Assessment and certification of the load securing carried out by the employees at the terminal (lashing gear).
• Unloading & Condition Survey: Determination of the condition of the transported goods before and after unloading at the port of destination, including recording of any damage and immediate notification of the cause and customer. (24 hour period)
• Preparation of a final report
GSM MARINE CONSULTING GmbH & Co. KG
Am Felde 1A
21244 Buchholz
Germany
Member of the German Association of Master Mariners & Officers – VDKS e.V.
Insured with http://www.ergo.de
Officially approved and accepted Surveyor by Liberty International Underwriters http://www.libertyiu.com
Officially approved and accepted Surveyor by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE http://www.agcs.allianz.com