© 2026 Observater Surveys and Services Group. All rights reserved.
We are an Independent Surveying Company headquartered in Mombasa, Kenya. With Representatives in Over 14 African States.
Fear Not, You Will be Guided by Experts
Marine and Cargo Surveyors
Excellence in the care of Marine Assets, and Cargo at the time of loading, or discharging from the vessels
Cargo Damage Claims Investigators
Find Actual Cause of Damage, Offer assistance on loss mitigation, organize salvage and assist parties to reach amicable & fair settlements.
Ship Condition Surveyors
Assessing the Condition of Ship’s Structures, Machinery and Auxiliary Systems, as per Class Rules & IMO regulations.
Draft Surveyors
Accurate Density Corrected Measurement of Quantity of Cargo Loaded or Discharged from vessels.
Bunker Surveyors
Careful and Accurate Calculation of Bunkers onboard, both at the commence and end of charter, or at time of supply.
All types of Cargo Survey
With Experience in all types of Cargo inspections, at the time of handling, transfer from vessels, on land, and at warehouses/ storage.
Our Marine Services include:
A comprehensive analysis and inspection of vessel structures, hull girder, deck equipment, navigation and auxiliary systems. In strict adherence to IMO regulations and standards.
ON/OFF Hire bunker Survey and Inspection Services, Ship Condition Survey, Cover Watertight Testing, and Tank Cleanliness Inspection.
Our team of inspectors, auditors, and surveyors is committed to delivering quality service with impartiality to all our clients. We offer independent services and reports that are held in high esteem by our major clients and legal houses across the globe.
Get end-to-end comprehensive marine surveying, claims recovery, and risk management services:
Bunker & Condition Survey
Since our inception, Observater has been delivering inspections in vessel fuel bunkering and condition survey services. We combine proven methodologies and expertise in determining bunker quantities ensuring that all bunkers onboard and bunkers supplied are accurately accounted for. We sound all vessels bunker tanks to ensure that nothing is hidden
We also do:
Apart From Cargo, Ship and Container Inspections, Observater has a wide range of Disciplines, which include and not limited to: Underwater Hull Inspections, Hull Cleaning and Propeller Polishing, Drydocking Inspections among Others:
Civil Construction Inspections; Engineering Systems Damage Surveys, Construction Surveys and Ship Machinery Inspections.
Nairobi, Kenya
Ports Covered: Mombasa Port, Lamu Port, Dar es Salaam Port, Beira Port, Pointe Noire, Matadi Port, Sudan, Nacala, Maputo, Durban, Tema Port Ghana, We also cover damage surveys and warehouse inspections in Uganda, DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Central African Republic, Egypt, Gabon, Benin, Senegal and Namibia
When precision matters, Observater Surveys Group is your Partner of Choice
© 2026 Observater Surveys and Services Group. All rights reserved.
Helping underwriters assess and mitigate potential risks associated with warehousing. We give top priority to of all forms of safety and risk prevention.