Monitoring and reporting on the condition, quantity, and handling of cargo.
Loss Assessments
Evaluations for insurance claims to determine the extent of damage or loss.
Engineers & Consultants
Expert consultancy for marine and technical operations.
Container Surveys
Pre- and post-container repair inspections.
Empty container condition surveys for on/off hire or inspection purposes.
Container condition surveys and loss assessment.
Bulk Liquid Services
Initial and outturn surveys for tankers.
Quantifying surveys to ascertain the cargo on board.
Tank calibration for accurate volume measurement.
ROB (Remaining On Board) surveys for determining quantities in tanks, pipes, and pumps after discharge.
Marine Cargo & Technical Services
Draft surveys and cargo quantification for dry cargo vessels.
Break Bulk Services:
Cargo tally and condition supervision.
Itemized tallying and condition inspection of break bulk cargo.
Loading and unloading supervision for break bulk shipments.
Cargo tally surveys and hatch inspections.
Off-hire bunker and condition surveys.
Draft, damage, and anchorage surveys.
On/Off Hire Bunker Surveys
Ascertaining bunker quantities on board at the time of delivery or re-delivery of the vessel.
Cargo Damage Surveys
Inspecting and ascertaining the extent and cause of damage to cargo.
CFS Operation Survey
Comprehensive surveys of Container Freight Station (CFS) operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Third-Party Inspections
Inspection and ascertaining the extent and cause of damage to vessels or shore equipment.
Specialized Cargo & Marine Services
Hose testing for hatch covers for bulk cargo.
Cargo lashing and measurement surveys, including ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) and project cargo.
Port Captaincy and Loading Supervision
Ensuring safe and efficient cargo operations under professional oversight.
Cargo Logistics Management
Vessel loading and unloading services.
Expertise in handling all types of cargoes efficiently and safely.
Oil & Gas Services
Route surveys for pipeline movements and installations.
Site inspections for oil and gas construction projects.
Tanker inspections and bulk liquid handling.
Construction Surveys
Reconnaissance surveys to evaluate terrain, land use, and existing infrastructure.
Preliminary surveys for alignments, earthworks, and costs in pipeline construction and industrial sites.
Warehouse Surveys
Inspections of warehouse cargo storage and handling.
Inventory assessments and quality checks to ensure compliance with standards.
Industries and Commodities We Serve
At Kestrel Surveyors, we deliver comprehensive surveying and inspection services across diverse industries and commodities. Our expertise spans both bulk and specialized cargo, ensuring tailored solutions for various sectors.
Industries
Logistics and Supply Chain
Supporting end-to-end and seamless cargo movement through accurate inspections and detailed reporting.
Shipping Lines
Customized services, including cargo tally, vessel condition assessments, and surveyor expertise.
Containerized Freight
Inspection and survey services for containerized cargo, ensuring proper handling, condition assessments, and compliance with shipping standards.
Oil & Gas
Route surveys for movements, site and work inspections, and construction surveys.
Construction
Surveys for various types of construction projects
Agriculture and Food Processing
Inspection and survey services for grains, spices, edible oils and related commodities.
Manufacturing and Industrial Goods
Quality assurance for machinery, equipment, and steel products.
Petroleum and Chemicals
Specialized inspection services for bulk liquids, petrochemicals, and base oils.
Ports and Terminals
Comprehensive services for cargo handling and operations management
Recycling and Sustainability
Inspection services for scrap metals, wastepaper, and plastics
Forestry and Paper Products
Surveys for timber, plywood, wood pulp, and newsprint
Specialized & Project Cargoes
Survey and inspection of various specialized goods, including Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), and project cargos
Commodities
Petroleum & Petrochemicals – Bulk Liquid Cargo, including chemicals and base oils
Agricultural Commodities – Grains, spices, pulses, molasses and other food products
Heavy Equipment & Machinery – ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) and Break Bulk Cargo
Metals – Steel, copper, aluminium, and other metal products
Minerals – Limestone, coal, sulphur and more
Wood Products – Timber, plywood, and paper
Edible Oils and Fats – Including fatty acids
Scrap Metals – Various grades of scrap metals
Plastics – A wide range of plastic products.
Petroleum & Petrochemicals
Bulk Liquid Cargo, including chemicals and base oils
Agricultural Commodities
Grains, spices, pulses, molasses and other food products
Heavy Equipment & Machinery
ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) and Break Bulk Cargo
Metals
Steel, copper, aluminium, and other metal products