Marine Surveying
Specialized expertise in maritime and transport matters
What is Marine Surveying?
Marine surveying consists of specialized technical intervention aimed at observing, analyzing, and evaluating the damages suffered by goods (cargo) or ships (hull) during transport or maritime operation.
CETIM Cabinet acts as a third-party expert to establish the causes and extent of losses, thereby safeguarding your recourse rights.
Why request our expertise?
Maritime transport exposes your assets to complex risks (general average, handling damages, wet damage, etc.). The rapid intervention of our experts helps secure evidence and the elements necessary for compensation, while respecting strict maritime law deadlines.
Our approach to observation and management
Our experts intervene at ports, logistics zones, or aboard ships to ensure rigorous surveillance and precise survey reports.
Our specialized missions:
- Cargo expertise (goods): Observation of damages, shortages, or breakdowns on cargo during unloading or after delivery.
- Hull and machinery expertise: Assessment of damages to the structure or equipment of ships and nautical vessels.
- Root cause analysis: Determining the origin of the claim (stowage defect, lashing failure, perils of the sea, etc.).
- Salvage and protective measures: Advice to limit the aggravation of damages and optimize the salvage value of damaged goods.
The Benefits of Our Intervention
Operational responsiveness: Immediate presence on site to avoid logistics bottlenecks.
Mastery of maritime law: Management compliant with international and local rules.
Preservation of recourse: Precise and motivated reservations to guarantee your claims.
Reliable technical costing: Objective assessment of losses based on market values.
Compensation support: Evidential report facilitating your insurance guarantees.