What is a damage survey? 
What is a claim survey? What is typically the most common damage claim? 

What is a damages claim? 
What is role of surveyor in damage investigation?
At AIM Group, which is deep expertise for damage surveying and investigating to report for damage results ?
How to settle a marine cargo claim when insurance is needed?
How long does a damage survey report take?
What is a marine cargo surveyor?
What are the details of the damage survey and how is insurance compensation paid?
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The role and requirements of a Marine Surveyor in a Cargo Claim Process

The cargo surveyor uses his knowledge and skills in the carriage of cargoes to conduct damage surveys. The surveyor's practical knowledge of lashing, packing, voyage, handling, risks, storage, weather, kinds of cargoes, operation of the ship, insurance policy...

Cargo damage: the role and challenges of a P&I surveyor

There's no such thing as a typical cargo damage survey. It's not just the widely differing types of cargo but also the sheer endless number of potential...

Flooding.

• Fire.

• Collisions or groundings.

• Power loss and changes in temperature.

• Rough weather.

• Improperly stowed and secured cargo.

• Incorrect reporting of cargo weight.

• Improper loading or packing of cargo.

• defect of cargo

• wrong packing / packaging 

• other

• packaging and loading of dangerous goods not in accordance with the laws and regulations of the shipping line.

• excess moisture content of the goods.

• theft, fraud by the seller or shipper.

• insurance fraud by the buyer.

• strikes.

• ignorance or lack of knowledge of the participants involved, concerned.

 

Container damage survey:

how to get good insurance plans => ex: accident as hole, crack, dent, deform, rust, broken gaskets of doors, problem to machine of Reefer containers, insect and larva of cargo, ventilation Chanel for cargo in container, sweat of container or cargo, different temperature and humidity from loading port to destination, delay of ship ….

You can use a container survey report to safeguard yourself from damage claims and seek repair measures.

Improperly secured cargo

Containers stacking issues

Improper container stowage

Lack of training

Bad handling

Cargo handling accidents

Dangerous goods

Human Error

Not enough packing

Wrongly declared containers

dropping down of Containers

Lifting Equipment failure

Explosion inside containers

Rough weather

Slip and fall accidents

Wrong lashing and dunnage 

The ship accident / incident surveys:

No damage cause is same for one accident 

Ex: collision, grounding, main engine failure, ship's course deviated due to compass malfunction, crew negligence, engine oil quality problems, incorrect operating procedures, ship equipment failure in one or several local parts, ballast water pump system failure, Sudden weather changes, the ship's cargo hatch cover system malfunctions, the ship's main-deck shell is punctured by lightning, the ventilation system malfunctions, the goods delivered to the ship are of poor quality, the goods are stacked incorrectly, the crane operator's negligence in lifting and lowering the goods, and the goods are not packaged according to standards.

What is the main cause of ship accidents?

Inadequate training

Weather

Bad weather

Falling overboard

Human Error

Improper lookout

Inadequate safety protocols

Navigational rules violations

Alcohol use

Collisions at sea

Explosion

Hazardous waters 

Collisions maneuvering / shifting 

Infrastructure

Operator error

Operator inexperience

Side collisions

Slips and falls

Speeding

The equipment is not well maintained

Survey Coordination and surveyors 

When your cargo is damaged or compromised, a prompt survey can assess ... Cargo Claims Survey. At the heart of our expertise lies the coordination and experts 

Cargo Claim survey. When your valuable cargo is damaged, time is of the essence! It is essential to advise on the cause and extent of damage for cargo ...

Vehicle Damage Inspection: 

Vehicle Damage Reporting - For vehicle sharing: cars, trucks, RVs, transportation companies, AIM Group and fleets.

Property Damage Surveys:

AIM has an experienced network of expertise Surveyors who undertake the validation, settlement and audit of Property damage claims across each country and global

You can book an online insurance claim survey via our website by adding this product to the cart, please then proceed to the checkout to enter your details

Port name or Address of survey

Details of cargo / container / ship 

The statement of master 

The claim of receiver 

The notice of fact 

It is applicable to both H&M and LOH. Always quote The owner claims reference number, vessel name and casualty title in all reports and correspondence.

We always protect our customer rights

Cargo Damage Surveys:

We are also able to assist with: Cargo loss investigations and claims; Condition and mitigation for insurance / claims / court / lawyers 

A damage surveying is also used to assess the damage and determine the cause. This information is then used to estimate the cost of repairs / renew or salvage 

The importance is prevent solve to the furthermore loss / damage arisen 

Cargo damage survey guideline

To support a claim, the surveyor may request that the ship provide the following documents: B/L and charterparty (if any); draught survey reports; shipper's

Damage Survey Commodity for Assurance

The purpose of a damage survey is to determine the cause and extent of the damage, the potential cost of repairs or replacements,

Claim Procedures

It helps the insurer or claim agent to identify where the loss or damage may have actually occurred. The records from the carrier or stevedoring contractor

What a Marine Surveyor Needs to Know About Insurance Damage ...

The purpose of What a Marine Surveyor Needs to Know About Insurance Damage Surveys (Cargo Claims) is to convey both the basic and the special requirements.

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