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Discharge, Loading & Tally Surveys in Africa

Expert supervision for loading and discharge operations, backed by precise tally, draft, and damage surveys to protect your cargo’s integrity and quantity across +45 Ports in Africa.

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Our Loading, Discharge & Loss Control Services in Africa

We provide a comprehensive suite of on-the-ground services to oversee cargo operations, verify quantity, and prevent loss from the moment your vessel arrives until the cargo reaches its destination.

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Loading & Discharge Supervision

  • Monitoring of Handling & Stowage Practices
  • Prevention of Damage by Stevedores
  • Hold & Hatch Condition Verification
  • Loss Prevention Recommendations
  • Photographic & Video Evidence Collection
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Cargo Tally & Quantity Verification

  • Accurate Tally of Bagged, Unitized & Bulk Cargo
  • Comparison of Tally Figures with Manifest
  • Identification of Discrepancies & Shortages
  • Draft Surveys for Bulk Cargo Weight
  • Out-turn Surveys & Final Reports
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Damage Surveys & Loss Control

  • Immediate On-site Damage Assessment
  • Segregation of Damaged Cargo
  • Investigation into Cause & Extent of Loss
  • Issuance of Protest Letters
  • Coordination with Insurers & Claims Handlers
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Warehouse & Multiport Services

  • Warehouse & Stockpile Condition Audits
  • Inventory & Stock Verification
  • Multi-port Discharge Coordination
  • Supply Chain Loss Control
  • Terminal & Logistics Support

Why Choose Observater Supervision & Cargo Tally Surveyors in Africa

Pan-African Port Presence

Observater has a dedicated network of tally clerks and supervisors in Africa, strategically positioned at every major port. Whether you need discharge supervision in Durban, South Africa, loading supervision in Beira, Mozambique, or a tally survey in Mombasa, Kenya, our teams are ready to be deployed. Our extensive presence in ports across Nigeria, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, and the entire continent means we provide a consistent, reliable service, ensuring your interests are protected by local experts who understand the specific operational dynamics of each port.

The Value of Independent Verification

Disputes over cargo quantity and condition are common and costly. An independent tally and supervision service from Observater provides an impartial, verified record of your cargo as it is loaded or discharged. This is your best defense against claims of short-landing, damage, or discrepancies between the bill of lading and the out-turn quantity. Our tally and supervision reports in Africa are trusted by shippers, receivers, and insurers as a definitive record of the cargo operation, facilitating smooth commercial transactions and preventing financial loss.

Proactive Loss Control

Our role extends beyond simply counting. As your discharge and loading supervision experts in Africa, we are proactively focused on loss control. Our supervisors monitor the entire operation, from the moment the hatches are opened to the final stowage or placement of cargo. We observe the stevedores’ handling methods, the condition of the equipment used, and the overall port environment. If we identify any practice that could lead to cargo damage or loss, we intervene immediately, issue letters of protest where necessary, and document the event, providing you with the evidence needed to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Ensure Your Cargo is Accounted For in Africa

For expert, independent, and thorough cargo supervision and tally surveys in any port across Africa, contact Observater. We provide the on-the-ground expertise and rapid response needed to protect your assets.

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Anywhere you Go in Africa, we are Already There, with capacity to serve Globally. HQ: Amir Suites, 1st Floor Room No. B6, Sauti ya Kenya Road, Mombasa, Kenya; Claims Office Express House Moi Avenue Road, Mombasa, Kenya. Email us: marinesurveyors@observater.com Tel: +254776960820

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