LDR Marine & Cargo Surveyors

Survey profile

LDR Marine & Cargo Surveyors is an independent surveying company based in Brazil, specializing in cargo condition assessments, steel cargo surveys, draft surveys, and port operational support. Our team of qualified surveyors operates across major Brazilian ports including Santos, Paranaguá, Itajaí, Rio de Janeiro, and Vitória.

2010

Founded

12+

Ports

5,000+

Surveys

24h

Availability

Services provided by LDR

Comprehensive independent survey services for cargo owners, ship owners, charterers, P&I clubs and underwriters.

Cargo Condition Survey

Pre-discharge and post-discharge cargo condition assessment for all types of cargo.

Draft Survey

Accurate weight determination of bulk cargo by draft readings and stability calculations.

Steel Cargo Survey

Specialized survey for steel coils, plates, pipes and beams — from vessel hold to delivery.

Hold Inspection

Pre-loading and pre-discharge inspection of cargo holds to assess fitness for loading.

Bunker ROB / RBS Survey

Measurement and certification of bunker quantity on board (ROB) and bunker supply (RBS).

Damage Investigation

Technical investigation of cargo damage with photographic evidence and expert report.

Port Operational Support

On-site surveyor assistance during loading and discharge operations at port terminals.

On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey

Condition survey of vessels at the time of charter commencement or completion.

Specialization

Steel cargo surveys from vessel hold to warehouse or truck delivery.

Comprehensive condition assessment of steel coils, plates, beams, pipes and other steel products throughout the discharge operation and delivery chain.

Cargo condition assessment at discharge
Photographic and written evidence of pre-existing damage
Tally count and weight verification
Warehouse and truck delivery inspection
Outturn report and certificate of survey

Steel Cargo Stowage
General view of steel cargo stowed inside the vessel hold.

Wire Rod Coils Alongside
Segregated wire rod coils alongside during discharge operations.

Warehouse Steel Coils
Steel coils stored at warehouse after discharge.

Joint Cargo Inspection
Joint inspection of steel cargo condition at warehouse.

Coil Loading / Delivery
Steel coil loaded on truck for delivery and traceability.

Palletized Coil Handling
Discharge and handling of palletized steel coils.

Truck Loading Attendance
Attendance during steel coil discharge to truck.

Full Hold With Coils
Complete hold view with steel coils and stowage condition.

Steel Cargo Storage
Warehouse storage condition and segregation of steel coils.

Coil Discharge Operation
Steel coil discharge operation under vessel gear.

Operational coverage

LDR operates in all major Brazilian ports and can mobilize surveyors at short notice to any terminal in the country.

Santos

SP — Brazil

Paranaguá

PR — Brazil

Itajaí

SC — Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

RJ — Brazil

Vitória

ES — Brazil

Suape

PE — Brazil

Manaus

AM — Brazil

Porto Alegre

RS — Brazil

São Francisco do Sul

SC — Brazil

Navegantes

SC — Brazil

Imbituba

SC — Brazil

Rio Grande

RS — Brazil

Field operation gallery

Photographic record of our survey operations at Brazilian ports and terminals.

Vessel Attendance
Independent attendance for marine and cargo survey operations on board.

Pre-Inspection Boarding
Surveyor prepared for boarding by pilot ladder for pre-inspection / pre-hold attendance.

Draft Survey Attendance
Draft mark verification by pilot ladder to ensure safe and accurate reading.

Draft Survey Reading
Draft mark reading and vessel measurement verification for draft survey calculations.

Cargo Operation Attendance
General cargo, bulk and steel cargo operation attendance with photographic records.

Launch / Anchorage Support
Anchorage attendance and vessel access support.

Hose Test Attendance
Hatch cover hose test attendance and visual verification of watertight condition.

Cargo Hold Inspection
Pre-hold inspection and condition recording.

Marine & Cargo Attendance
Field attendance available for shipowners, charterers, shippers, port operators and P&I representatives.

Boarding Attendance
Boarding / vessel attendance for marine survey services.

Marine & Cargo Surveyors for maritime and cargo interests

Survey profile

Services provided by LDR

Steel cargo surveys from vessel hold to warehouse or truck delivery.

Operational coverage

Field operation gallery

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