Question 1

What is a marine cargo inspection and why do I need one?

Accepted Answer

A marine cargo inspection is an independent verification of the quantity, quality and condition of cargo before, during or after shipment. It protects buyers, sellers, insurers and financiers from disputes by providing impartial, documented evidence of the cargo's true state at a specific point in the supply chain.

Question 2

Which Moroccan ports does MSI cover?

Accepted Answer

Marine Service Inspection operates across all major Moroccan ports including Casablanca, Tangier Med, Jorf Lasfar, Mohammedia, Agadir, Safi, Nador and Laâyoune. Our surveyors are mobilized 24/7 anywhere along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast.

Question 3

How quickly can you mobilize a surveyor?

Accepted Answer

For ports we cover daily we mobilize within 1 to 3 hours of confirmation. For remote operations or specialized scopes we typically mobilize within the same day. Urgent jobs and 24/7 nominations are part of our standard service.

Question 4

What is a draft survey and how accurate is it?

Accepted Answer

A draft survey calculates the weight of bulk cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel by measuring the difference in the ship's displacement. When performed by certified surveyors using ISO methodology, the accuracy is generally within 0.5% of the actual cargo weight.

Question 5

Do you issue internationally recognized reports and certificates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All MSI reports follow ISO, IMO and industry-recognized standards (GAFTA, FOSFA where applicable) and are accepted by banks, insurers, customs authorities and trading counterparties worldwide.

Question 6

How fast do I receive the inspection report?

Accepted Answer

Preliminary results are shared the same day. Full digital reports with photographs, calculations and certificates are delivered within 24 hours of the operation's completion, often faster for time-sensitive shipments.

Question 7

Are you truly independent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Marine Service Inspection is an independent third-party surveyor. We have no commercial ties to traders, shipowners or insurers, which guarantees the impartiality our clients rely on.

Question 8

Which industries do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve shipping companies, importers, exporters, traders, agricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds), food industry, mining and minerals, fertilizers, logistics operators and warehouse keepers.

Answers to your marine inspection questions.

Answers to common inspection questions.