Marine Survey in Brazil for Bulk Carriers & Tankers

Overview

CARGOWARD® delivers independent marine survey and marine inspection services in Brazil for bulk carriers and tankers, with reporting built for audit review and operational decisions. We deploy trained survey attendance under controlled procedures, checklists, and evidence rules, separating what was observed from what could not be verified under access and safety constraints. Coverage is Brazil-wide and mobilized through independent marine surveyors working under CARGOWARD® templates, review discipline, and documented deviation handling. Reports are written to be neutral, structured, and claims-ready without advocacy, with findings mapped to photos, logs, and the documents available at the time of attendance. This service is used by shipowners, charterers, traders, P&I correspondents, and technical managers who require a reliable record of condition, cargo interface events, and exceptions.

What we do

Condition and operational risk surveys

• Vessel Condition Survey: risk-focused snapshot of apparent condition relevant to the request (accessible areas only), written for technical follow-up and governance control.

• On/Off-hire condition support (when contracted): attendance aligned to agreed checklists and time logic, with exception capture and evidence mapping where access is permitted.

Cargo survey and survey attendance during operations

• Cargo Survey (load/discharge attendance): survey attendance focused on apparent condition, handling events, and documentation discipline across the vessel–terminal interface.

• Documentation control: record of what was provided, what was relied upon, and what was missing or inconsistent, stated without speculation.

Holds inspection and readiness (bulk carriers)

• Holds Condition Survey / holds inspection: readiness and cleanliness assessment, ingress indicators, and suitability for the declared cargo as presented. Findings distinguish cleanliness condition from access, lighting, and residue limitations.

Quantity determination and bunker interface

• Draft Survey (where applicable): quantity determination support with recorded readings, calculation transparency, and exception logging.

• Bunkering Survey / bunker quantity & sampling oversight (when requested): oversight of the quantity interface, sampling controls, sealing, labeling, and handover documentation.

Sampling and laboratory testing coordination (when requested)

• Sampling coordination, custody control, and laboratory interface using ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories as applicable (results appended and referenced to chain-of-custody records).

Where we operate (Brazil coverage)

We provide Brazil-wide coverage through a vetted network of experienced surveyors operating under CARGOWARD® quality requirements (procedures, evidence rules, templates, and review discipline). Deployment is available across Brazil including, not limited to: Rio Grande, Santos, Paranaguá, Antonina, Imbituba, São Francisco do Sul, São Sebastião, Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí, Vitória, Tubarão, Praia Mole, Salvador, Aratu, Suape, Maceió, Recife, Cabedelo, Pecém, Itaqui, Fazendinha, Macapá, Vila do Conde, Barcarena, Mosqueiro, Santarém, Itacoatiara, Manaus, Natal, Termisa Offshore Terminal — and beyond.

Coverage statements describe operational capability and mobilization planning. Availability is always subject to safe access, local rules, terminal restrictions, and schedule constraints.

Standards, compliance and governance

Survey planning and reporting are prepared for the compliance environment encountered in bulk and tanker operations, as applicable:

• SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, ISPS Code, FAL Convention

• IMSBC Code (bulk cargoes), IBC Code (chemical tankers)

• Flag / terminal / port requirements and local safety rules governing access and operations

Professional competence includes exposure to class society expectations and survey practice conventions, including DNV, Lloyd’s Register (LR), ClassNK, ABS, and others as applicable. This does not imply representation of, or endorsement by, any class society.

Governance controls applied on each job:

• Scope definition and survey plan: what will be verified, what evidence will be collected, and where interfaces exist (vessel, terminal, agents, laboratories).

• Traceable approvals and audit trail: scope changes, deviations, and material communications recorded and referenced.

• Documented deviations and exception handling: when constraints prevent verification, the report states the limitation and the impact on confidence.

• Anti-corruption controls (zero tolerance): gifts & hospitality restrictions; conflict-of-interest declarations where required; traceable approvals; controlled communications; and independent reporting lines when OPA / protective agency style oversight is requested. See Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption.

Management practices are implemented consistent with:

• ISO 9001 (quality management practices)

• ISO 14001 (environmental management practices)

• ISO 45001 (OH&S practices)

• ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management practices)

• ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory testing via accredited labs, when requested)

Operational safety and execution discipline are managed under HSQE controls and documented procedures. See HSQE Policy.

Evidence, reporting and laboratory testing

CARGOWARD® reporting is evidence-led and structured to remain stable under scrutiny.

Evidence controls:

• Observed vs not observed separation: each section states what was accessed and verified, and what could not be confirmed.

• Photo and document mapping: each material finding references supporting photos and source documents (e.g., cargo documents, checklists, statements received, measurement notes).

• Time logic: timestamps recorded where available; event chronology preserved (arrival, commencement, key milestones, stoppages, completion).

• Document register: list of documents reviewed, identifiers/versions where available, and the role they played in the assessment.

Sampling and lab interface (when requested):

• Chain-of-custody: sample IDs, sealing numbers, labeling, custody handover points, and receiving acknowledgments recorded.

• Sealing and handover as auditable events: seal application and custody transfer treated as controlled steps, with photos where permitted.

• Laboratory testing: coordination with ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories as applicable; results appended and referenced to chain-of-custody records.

Typical use-cases (bulk carriers & tankers)

• Bulk carriers: holds inspection Brazil before loading; moisture/wet damage suspicion; cleanliness disputes; documentation gaps; draft survey Brazil for quantity determination where applicable.

• Tankers (chemical/product as applicable): marine inspection Brazil for operational risk snapshot; documentation discipline during sensitive terminal operations; bunker survey Brazil and sampling oversight when requested.

• Multi-party cargo interests: independent survey attendance where neutrality and traceable evidence reduce later dispute over events and condition.

• Exception-led governance: early capture of deviations (access limits, terminal restrictions, operational changes) with explicit time logic and evidence mapping.

What clients receive (reporting package)

Reports are designed to be operationally usable and auditable:

• Scope and access statement: what was requested, what was accessible, and under what conditions.

• Structured findings: written by section, with clear confidence qualifiers tied to access and evidence.

• Evidence index: mapping of photos, logs, and documents to each material finding.

• Exception handling: deviations, restrictions, and decision points recorded without speculation.

• Clear conclusions: factual and bounded; no assumptions about concealed conditions.

FAQ

Q: Is this a Class survey or Class-approved inspection?
A: No. The service is an independent marine survey/inspection and does not represent any class society or imply endorsement.

Q: Do you cover all Brazil ports?
A: We provide Brazil-wide coverage and mobilize across Brazil including, not limited to, the ports listed above. Deployment depends on safe access, local rules, terminal restrictions, and schedule constraints.

Q: What does “observed vs not observed” mean in your reports?
A: The report states what was directly observed and verified, and separately states what could not be accessed or confirmed. No assumptions are made about concealed or unobserved conditions.

Q: Can you manage sampling and laboratory testing?
A: Yes, when requested. We document chain-of-custody steps (labeling, sealing, handover) and coordinate testing through ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories as applicable, with results appended.

Q: Are your reports written for claims?
A: Reports are structured to be clear and auditable, with evidence mapping and event chronology. They remain neutral and limited to observed facts and the documents available at the time of attendance.

Limitations

This is a professional marine survey and inspection service based on accessible observations and documentation. It is not a Class survey and not a seaworthiness certification. Findings and conclusions are limited to:

• Accessible observations under safe access and local/terminal restrictions

• Documents provided or made available during attendance

• No assumptions regarding concealed, inaccessible, or unobserved conditions

Outcomes may be affected by weather, access constraints, terminal operating rules, safety requirements, and the availability/quality of records provided at the time of attendance.