Damage Surveys
Rapid, thorough investigation and documentation of cargo or vessel damage for claims purposes.
Overview
Comprehensive Damage Surveys You Can Trust
When cargo or vessel damage occurs, timing and objectivity are critical to a fair claims outcome. SIMS deploys surveyors rapidly — often within hours — to investigate and document the nature, cause, and extent of damage, preserving evidence before it is lost or disputed.
Our damage survey reports combine technical assessment with a clear narrative of probable cause, supporting insurers, cargo interests, and legal counsel in reaching prompt, well-founded settlement decisions.
Service Benefits
- Rapid deployment to preserve time-sensitive evidence
- Independent determination of cause and extent of damage
- Clear, evidence-based reporting for claims negotiation
- Experience across cargo, hull, and machinery damage claims
- Supports insurers, P&I clubs, and legal counsel
- 24/7 emergency response availability
Our Inspection Procedure
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Emergency Response
Surveyor dispatched immediately upon notification of a damage event.
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Scene Documentation
Photographic and written documentation of damage before remedial work begins.
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Cause Investigation
Technical assessment of probable cause, sequence of events, and contributing factors.
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Extent Assessment
Quantification of damage extent and estimated repair or replacement cost.
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Claims-Ready Report
Detailed report structured to support prompt claims assessment and negotiation.