Survey & Inspection

Meaninful attendance, accurate reporting, defensible records. Survey support that stands up when it matters to reduce risk and protect assets. We build the record for any claim, arbitration, or audit.

Marine surveyor inspecting vessel hull in dry dock
Why Atlas

Surveys require timeless data that can be backed by evidence.

The survey on the desk today may be the exhibit in a hearing years from now. We build for that scenario and know what it takes to create a complete and accurate record.

Our attending surveyors are qualified and relentless about those details: dated photos, time logs, witnessed readings, source documents attached, and conclusions that don't conflict the evidence. When a claim lands, you want the surveyor who wrote plainly, measured carefully, and photographed everything.

Scope

Surveying -

On/Off-hire surveys

Condition attendance, bunkers, lube oils, hatches, holds, and damages documented well for our records.

Draft & bunker surveys

Initial, intermittent, and final draft readings, density and temperature measurement, and tank soundings. We witness and report with a full report of findings.

Pre-loading / hold cleanliness

Attendance for cleanliness, dryness, and cargo-worthiness inspections prior to loading. Making photographs that satisfy the receiver and the insurer. Ensuring that operations will begin soonest.

Damage / casualty attendance

Urgent response for collisions, groundings, and cargo damage. Prioritizing the preservation of an accurate record warding of any potential false claims or liabilities.

Pre-purchase condition surveys

Comprehensive walk-through of hull, deck, machinery, and documentation. We give owners a palletable view of the vessel they're about to obtain.

P&I and H&M attendance

Joint surveys and interest-aligned attendance for P&I and H&M clubs whilst coordinating with recovery surveyors, repair yards, and litigation counsel.

"Atlas reports leave nothing for the other side to argue with. From the first inspection through the final write-up, every finding is documented, dated, and photographed. When a claim landed in arbitration, the file held up cleanly."
Get a Surveyor On-Board

Attendance needed?

Most survey attendances can be instructed within the business day. Urgent requests are handled through our 24/7 desk and are handled with care.