At MCL Surveys, we specialize in providing comprehensive salvage operations for goods affected by incidents or non-conformities. Based in the South of France, including Cavaillon and surrounding areas, we work tirelessly to minimize losses and recover value from damaged cargo.
Our team...
A Draft Survey is a method used to determine the weight of bulk cargo loaded or discharged from a ship by calculating the difference in displacement before and after the operation. This technique relies on reading the vessel’s draft marks and applying hydrostatic data to estimate the ship’s dis...
MCL Surveys was appointed by a Spanish transporter to investigate a fire that occurred on a truck trailer carrying brand-new Renault tractors. The incident took place on the highway near Guéret, close to Limoges, and resulted in the total destruction of two tractors, valued at ...
Are you wondering about the common types of damages in maritime transport?
Here are some examples:
Mishandling of cranes or containers
Fire incidents in the hold
Flooding of a ship's hold
Pollution incidents
Improper stowage or inadequate lashing
Breakdown of refrigerated containers......
When a damage or incident occurs during transport, insurers rely on experts to assess the situation. MCL Surveys is here to provide comprehensive expertise services for goods transport, ensuring that every aspect of the damage is carefully evaluated. Our team specializes in investigating the...
MCL Surveys was commissioned by the shipping company MAERSK to conduct an expertise following a road accident in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône. The incident involved a trailer carrying a container that overturned, resulting in the total loss of the goods inside. The cargo, consisting of bottled water ...