Bunker Surveys in East Africa: A 510+ Vessel Study | Observater Technical Insight Bunker Surveys in East Africa: A 510+ Vessel Study Independent bunker quantity assurance across Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and the wider African region. Marine fuel is one of the most valuable consumables carried aboard a vessel. A relatively small difference between theContinueContinue reading “Bunker Surveys in East Africa: A 510+ Vessel Study”
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Advanced Forensic Diagnostics and Transit Risk Mitigation for Steel Cargoes in East Africa
Introduction: The Complex Reality of Marine Freight Claims Within the intricate web of global maritime logistics, the transit of high-value steel cargo is fraught with physical, meteorological, and commercial perils. When such cargo arrives at its destination in a damaged state, the immediate aftermath is rarely a clean search for facts. Instead, it becomes aContinueContinue reading “Advanced Forensic Diagnostics and Transit Risk Mitigation for Steel Cargoes in East Africa”
Wheat Cargo Damage on Bulk Carriers
A Technical Research Paper for African Ports, Marine Surveyors, P&I Clubs, Insurers, Shipowners, Charterers, Cargo Owners and Terminal Operators Prepared by Marine and Cargo Surveyors from: Observater Surveys and Services Group.Focus: Wheat carried in bulk by sea, with emphasis on African discharge ports and comparison against other dry bulk and agricultural cargoes.Document Type: Technical /ContinueContinue reading “Wheat Cargo Damage on Bulk Carriers”
Critical Roles in Havy Lift & Project Cargo Operations – Roles Vs. Responsibilities
Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Operations – Observater Surveys Industry Report Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Operations Defining the Critical Roles of the Appointed Person, Designated Person & MWS. An analysis of operational responsibilities, liabilities, and the anatomy of failure. By Eng. Daniel Esilaba • December 2025 • 15 min read Table of Contents ExecutiveContinueContinue reading “Critical Roles in Havy Lift & Project Cargo Operations – Roles Vs. Responsibilities”
Indian Social Protests ‘Hold Up’ Sailing of Project Cargo Vessel
Published: September 5, 2025 An ongoing wave of social protests in the Indian state of Maharashtra has caused unexpected disruptions at the Port of Mumbai, delaying the departure of a major project cargo vessel. Reports indicate that the vessel, carrying critical heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo, has been unable to sail as scheduled due to logisticalContinueContinue reading “Indian Social Protests ‘Hold Up’ Sailing of Project Cargo Vessel”