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Marine Cargo Surveys

Providing Efficient and Reliable Services to Insurers Worldwide, and Consignees in Sri Lanka

As specialist cargo surveyors and operating in Sri Lanka since 1893, Finlays brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, integrity and reputation in offering these specialised services to insurers and other interested parties in Sri Lanka and elsewhere on the globe. The division offers marine cargo surveys (sea and airfreight) and are also marine claim settling agents.

We represent W. K. Webster (since 1947), the global network offering total marine claims management to insurers worldwide. In addition, Finlays represents numerous other international and Sri Lankan insurers in respect of such services, and provides reports to insurers off shore in respect of clients/losses in Sri Lanka.

Finlays also carries out investigations and issues reports to overseas insurers whose clients suffer losses in the region.



Why Finlays for Cargo and Other Surveys and/or Investigative Reports?
 
  • Proven expertise and experience in cargo and allied surveys.
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  • Excellent reputation in local communities backed by integrity and independence.
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  • Professionalism - complying with stringent service standards.
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  • Surveyors with a wealth of experience and training registered by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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  • Use of state-of-the-art technology including IT systems, digital cameras and electronic media transmission.
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  • Access to consultants including Master Mariners and Naval Engineers.
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  • Ability to handle investigations for other classes including property, travel, medical and personal accident.
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  • Price competitive.
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    Services include
     
  • Pre-shipment reports
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  • Pre-loading conditions
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  • Container surveys
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  • Liquid cargo surveys
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  • Loading and unloading supervision
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  • Claim adjustment
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  • Stowage and lashing
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  • Survey of damage to hull and machinery
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  • Salvage disposal
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  • Loss prevention and mitigation
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  • Investigative reports on all types of losses