# Marine Cargo Survey and Inspection Services

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Unlike cargo checks performed by the carrier or shipper, marine cargo survey services provide an independent assessment of a shipment's condition, quantity, and quality by a certified surveyor.

Unlike cargo checks performed by the carrier or shipper, marine cargo survey services provide an independent assessment of a shipment's condition, quantity, and quality by a certified surveyor. Inspections may take place before loading, in transit, or after discharge, and the resulting survey report carries recognised evidentiary weight in insurance claims and legal proceedings. Shippers typically commission surveys under documentary credit transactions, when a consignee raises a damage claim, or for bulk cargoes where weight-based invoicing requires independent verification. Insurers may also make an independent survey a precondition for settling a loss. Surveyors generally operate through specialist inspection firms or classification societies.

**Source:** [https://www.intertek.com/inspection/cargo-survey/](https://www.intertek.com/inspection/cargo-survey/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Marine Cargo Survey and Inspection Services |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 102 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.intertek.com/inspection/cargo-survey/ |

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