DAMAGE SURVEY
Independent Investigation of Maritime Accidents
A Damage Survey is carried out following accidents or incidents involving vessels, cargo, equipment or shore facilities. The purpose of the survey is to independently establish the apparent extent of the damage, document the circumstances of the incident and provide reliable evidence supporting the client's interests.
WHEN REQUIRED
Independent damage surveys help owners, charterers, insurers, P&I Clubs and other interested parties establish the apparent cause and extent of damage following an incident. Thorough documentation and evidence collection provide valuable support during insurance claims, contractual disputes and subsequent technical investigations.
The survey may include inspection of damaged vessels, cargo, equipment or shore facilities, measurement of damaged areas, identification of affected structural members, review of available documentation, log books and other relevant records, collection of witness information in accordance with the agreed inspection scope.
SERVICE INCLUDES
- Inspection of damaged vessels, cargoes or shore facilities
- Assessment of the apparent extent of damage
- Measurement of damaged areas where required
- Identification of affected structural members
- Collection of documentary evidence
- Review of available ship's documents, log books and relevant records
- Review of available VDR data where provided
- Interviews with personnel involved in the incident
- Collection of witness statements where applicable
- Preparation of sketches, manoeuvring diagrams and explanatory drawings where required
- Photographic documentation of damaged areas and the accident location
- Preparation of detailed survey reports
RESULTS AND REPORTING
A detailed Final Survey Report is issued together with comprehensive photographic documentation. The report records the apparent extent of the damage, measurements where performed, affected structural members, collected documentary evidence, witness information, surveyor's observations, operational records reviewed and other findings relevant to the agreed inspection scope.
The report is prepared in an objective and independent manner, documenting observations without prejudice to the interests of any party. It provides reliable documentary evidence supporting insurance claims and technical investigations.