Expertise and Inspection in Fos-sur-Mer, Marseille, Sète, and Port-la-Nouvelle

At MCL Surveys, we provide a comprehensive range of expertise and inspection services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients in Fos-sur-Mer, Marseille, Sète, Port-la-Nouvelle, and along the Mediterranean coast. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver precise, reliable assessments in French or English, backed by a commitment to professionalism and efficiency.

Rapid and Flexible Service

We understand the urgency of addressing transport incidents and cargo issues. That’s why we offer:

• Immediate Intervention: Our experts are ready to act quickly to assess the situation.
• Preliminary Reports: Delivered within 24 hours in French or English, ensuring prompt communication.
• Comprehensive Final Reports: Submitted within an average of one month, depending on the complexity of the incident.
• Tailored Pricing: We offer competitive rates with personalized options such as flat fees or adapted hourly rates.

Our Expertise Areas

1. Cargo Damage Expertise

   • Assessing damages on ships, containers, semi-trailers, tankers, and all modes of transport.
   • Evaluating damages to raw materials, finished and semi-finished goods, perishable items, refrigerated and frozen products, dry goods, bulk cargo, live animals, personal effects, and moving services.

2. Loading and Unloading Supervision

   • Monitoring heavy package loading/unloading (break bulk).
   • Conducting pre-loading surveys to verify cargo readiness and safety.

3. Vessel and Port Infrastructure Expertise

   • Ship weighing (draft surveys).
   • Ultrasonic testing of ship hatch covers to ensure watertightness.
   • Assessing port infrastructure and facilities.

4. Preventive Expertise and Technical Studies

   • Project studies and on/off-hire surveys for leased equipment or vessels.
   • Preventive inspections to identify risks before transport begins.

5. Cargo Inspection and Certification

   • Quality and weight control of goods.
   • Inspection and certification of goods, including administrative and classification checks.

6. Technical Investigations and Document Translation

   • Conducting investigations and providing technical advice.
   • Translating technical documents to facilitate international collaboration.

Why Choose MCL Surveys?

Our clients benefit from:

• Decades of experience across maritime and multimodal transport sectors.
• Fast, reliable reporting to support insurance claims, legal actions, or operational improvements.
• Flexible, client-focused pricing tailored to your specific needs.

For any expertise or inspection needs in Marseille, Fos-sur-Mer, Sète, Port-la-Nouvelle, or anywhere along the Mediterranean coast, contact MCL Surveys today!

Phone: +33 (0)4 95 051 500
Email: contact@mclsurveys.com

We look forward to assisting you with your transport and logistics expertise needs!