Attending onboard a vessel to inspect cargo as stowed onboard, during, and
following discharge to the dock apron, designated
barges, and/or road transports, in order to
ascertain the conditions present of subject
cargo, including any abnormal conditions and
damages that may be present. These conditions
may be a result of stowage, handling, seawater
ingress and other inordinate causes. In the
event damage conditions are present, we will
then conduct a full damage survey to determine
cause and extent.
Analysis and approval of cargo and equipment loading and securing arrangements for transport to domestic or international destinations. Includes recommendations for route planning, weather conditions, necessary towing gear, towing arrangements, fuel requirements, ports of refuge, and other pertinent aspects. This includes Heavy-Lift cargo and oil field related equipment.
Dufour , Laskay & Strouse, Inc. has the capabilities to assist clients in heavy lift projects by providing the following services:
Recommending materials and design criteria for securing of heavy lift units for marine transport.
Developing loading and placement parameters of heavy lift units for marine transport.
Selecting and recommending transport vessels and vehicles for transport of heavy lift units.
Inspection of transport vessels and vehicles to ascertain condition prior to loading of heavy lift units.
Review technical data and submit recommendations in the pre-planning stages of heavy lift projects.
On-site monitoring and inspection of rigging and equipment prior to and during heavy lift operations.
On-site monitoring and inspection, providing
recommendations pertaining to proper rigging,
technique, placement, and securing for heavy
lift operations.
On-site monitoring andinspection, providing
recommendations and approval of loading-securing
operations of heavy lift units.
Approval of vehicles, routes, loading/stowage criteria, securing criteria, and other methodology as
pertains to movement of heavy lift units.
Approval of vessels, towing apparatus,
loading criteria, securing criteria, and
transit routes as pertains to marine transport
of heavy lift units.
Proper documentation of labor, equipment, and materials pertaining to loading,
stowage, and transport of heavy lift units.
Prepare and submit a detailed report containing all aspects pertaining to heavy lift projects.
Regarding damaged cargoes considered unacceptable for their intended use, we
assist in soliciting bids from salvors for
disposal on an "as is, where is," negotiated
or competitive bid sale basis. Up-to-date
lists are maintained for the various commodities
in order to receive the best possible value
for rejected material.
DLS provides adjusting service for shipper's interests cargo, as well as ocean, air and motor truck carriers' liability clains. DLS can also provide settlement services as requested.
