American Club: Transport Guidance for Steel Cargoes
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8. Cargo surveying
8.1 Objectives:
To utilize qualified third party surveyors to properly, efficiently and effectively represent the
interests of the vessel owner in the performance of survey duties prior to loading, during loading,
stowing and discharging of steel cargo consignments.
8.2 General
8.2.1 Vessel owners should ensure that the surveyors hired on their behalf are properly qualified and are
given specific detailed instructions regarding the duties they are to perform. See
Section 7.2.3 for
additional guidance on interacting with and monitoring the activities of the cargo surveyor(s) while
onboard the vessel.
8.2.2 Responsibility
for properly loading, stowing, dunnaging and/or discharging the cargo is dependent
upon the terms of the relevant contract(s) of carriage, such as the governing charter party and/or
bill(s) of lading. Accordingly, the scope of appointment and attendance of the surveyor is
dependent upon whether such responsibilities
lie with the vessel owner, the charterer or the
shipper. The following provisions should be read in this context.
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