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Our experienced team of cargo and marine surveyors is available 24/7 to meet your survey requirements anywhere in East Africa.
At Observater, We Strive for the Best
Mombasa Office. Head Office Amir Suites, 1st Floor Room No. B6, Sauti ya Kenya Road, P.o Box 86495 -80100 Mombasa, Kenya; Claims Office Express House, Moi Avenue, Mombasa, Kenya. Email: surveys@observater.com Tel: +254776960820
Rice Damage and Infestation Inspection.
Container Cargo Damage survey and shortage inspection.
Container Pre loading inspection and stuffing.
Observater Surveys and Services Limited Headquartered in Mombasa, Kenya, is company offering complementary services in the shipping sector such as Marine and Cargo surveys. ( All types of Project/Heavy lifts, Bulk, Breakbulk, vehicles, steel, vans, trucks, minerals…).
Our services include (but not limited to) :
| Some of Our Marine & Cargo Services at Mombasa |
| Quantity & quality inspection: Conduct thorough assessments to verify cargo weight, volume, and quality against standards and documentation. |
| Damage surveys in Kenya: Inspect and document any damage to cargo during transit or storage, find accurate cause of damage, extend and nature of damage, assist parties to recover from loss. Also carries out damage surveys on marine assets, including technical engineering damage surveys, on machinery and equipment |
| Marine Surveyors in Mombasa: Observater Employs certified marine surveyors for vessel and cargo evaluations. Whether vessel or cargo inspection, to us, accuracy is what that matters most. |
| Pre-loading/discharging surveys: Observater Supervises cargo handling operations to ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards. |
| Monitoring of cargo storage/handling/stowing: Observater Provides oversight to optimize cargo arrangement and safety during storage or transport. |
| Warehousing inspection: Evaluates warehousing facilities for proper storage conditions and security. Aimed at ensuring safety and soundness of clients’ goods stored at the warehouses, we care. |
| Tallying of packed goods: Observater at Mombasa ensures accurate counting and documentation of packed goods, our team in Mombasa has experience with tally surveys and cargo damage control best practices. |
| Damage inspection of goods: Identifies and assesses damages to goods for reporting and claims management. Aids in loss recoveries, mitigations, evaluation of repair options and salvage planning. |
| Lashing and security inspection: Verifies proper securing of cargo to prevent movement or damage during transport. |
| Weight control: Ensures accurate weight measurements for cargo compliance and billing. Ensure loss control & Damage control at time of cargo handling/ transfer. |
| Industrial Inspections (NDT): Conducts non-destructive testing (NDT) for industrial equipment and cargo integrity. Also done on maritime assets, ships and cargo. |
| Outturn Surveys: Determines quantity and condition of cargo at discharge points, with pinpoint accuracy. |
| Critical and Heavy Lift Cargo Surveyors (MWS): Provides specialized surveys for heavy or oversized cargo operations. Safety of all procedures and methods prior lift, and after lift/ transport. |
| Holds suitability/cleanliness inspections: Ensures cargo holds are clean and suitable for specific cargo types. |
| Steel Cargo Surveys: Inspects steel products for damage, corrosion, or deformation; ensuring that proper, loss control, quantity and receiver verifications are done. |
| Container inspection/Condition/Damage – Loading/Unloading: Evaluates containers’ condition during loading and unloading for safety and compliance. |
| Sealing and Unsealing: Secures or opens containers with proper documentation and tracking. |
| On hire/Off hire and condition surveyors: Conducts detailed inspections of vessels before and after charters. |
| Bunker Surveyors: Tired of making bunker losses? Observater Accurately Measures fuel quantities to prevent disputes, putting in place measures that ensure best outcomes. Where needed, quality checks are carried out. |
| Draft Surveyors: Calculates cargo weight using vessel draft readings. Accurate cargo quantity determination at time of loading and discharge. When you need accuracy, call observater. |
| Hull & Machinery Surveyors: Inspects vessel hull and machinery to ensure operational safety and compliance. Observater Mombasa Office has been trusted with hull damage surveys, aiding proper decisions. |
| Pre-purchase Surveyors: Performs comprehensive evaluations for prospective buyers of vessels. |
| Cargo hatch/tank inspection (Cleanliness): Verifies the condition and suitability of cargo hatches or tanks for specific use. Cleanliness inspections prior to vessel loading. |
| Empty hatch/Tank inspection: Ensures tanks and hatches are empty, clean, and ready for use. |
| Tank Ullage/Sounding: Measures tank contents accurately to verify quantities in liquid cargo surveys. |
| Damage survey/Shortage/Claims: Investigates and reports on damages or shortages for claim processing. |
| Intermediate Bunker Surveys: Provides interim checks on bunker quantities during operations. |
| Stocktaking: Offers detailed inventory assessments for cargo stock. |
| Stem Bunker Surveyors in Kenya (BQS): Monitors and audits bunker supply operations to ensure compliance and accuracy. |
We Care for Quality, with 100% Commitment to Accuracy
We offer Draft Survey, Tally Count Survey, Supervision of Loading and Discharging, Warehouse Inspection, Damage Surveys and Preloading Cargo Survey.
We offer, Insurance Survey Services for Insurers, Ship Operators, Loss Adjusters, P&I Clubs and Marine Law Firms – in Mombasa, Kenya
Steel Pipe Out-turn Survey, SOF and delay reports. Steel coil Tally Count Survey, Discharge Supervision, Condition Survey and Color Lebels Identification
Our Marine Services include: ON/OFF Hire bunker Survey and Inspection Services, Ship Condition Survey, Cover Watertight Testing and Tank Cleanliness Inspection.
Out-turn cargo survey services, Cargo Container Damage inspection, Cargo Vessel Damage Survey and Claim cargo inspection/ survey services
We offer, Insurance warehouse inspections checking infrastructure, security, and environmental controls. – in Mombasa, Kenya
Critical and Fragile Cargo; Ship Vehicles, discharge, tally coordinated efforts in risk control and monitoring, taking damage prevention measures.
Our Marine Services include: ON/OFF Hire bunker Survey and Inspection Services, Ship Condition Survey, Cover Watertight Testing and Tank Cleanliness Inspection.
Observater Survey and Services is a leading provider of specialized cargo inspection, loss prevention, damage survey, and vessel inspection services. We cultivate strong client relationships, leveraging our team’s expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet all your specific needs and expectations.
Through collaborative efforts, we develop effective cargo risk management strategies. We keenly assess every detail, ensuring the security and safety of your products throughout the entire handling, transportation, and delivery process.
Our dedicated team provides 24/7 availability for close monitoring of your cargo during loading, discharge, and transportation to its final destination. All activities are meticulously documented and reported.
Our highly trained port operations team specializes in monitoring cargo quantities during loading and discharge. We employ a comprehensive range of techniques, including draft surveys, tally surveys, and condition assessments, to ensure the collection and timely presentation of accurate and reliable reports.
Cargo Inspection Services
Through Experience Our team of Experts is capable of coming up with creative risk management procedures in the handling of your cargo. We aim at minimizing/ avoiding losses, accidents/ damages. Our marine surveyors are well trained in risk avoidance, reduction and management strategies.
We care for your cargo and monitor handling of critical components, breakbulk cargo, bulk and containerized cargo against industry best standards. From pre loading inspections, loading, stowage, lashing, welding, securing, discharge and storage at consignee premises in East Africa we are available at each step to ensure maximum care to your cargo.
It is part of our inspection culture to go extra mile proactively, we help you to minimize any potential losses, accidents and/or damages. We serve you the same way we would love to be served.
“Excellent Service”
Fiona
“Love the flexibility”
Joseph
“Fantastic quality”
Michelle
When precision matters, Observater Surveys Group is your Partner of Choice
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