Steel Preshipment Surveys

Introduction

Appointing A Surveyor

Describing Surface Condition of Steel Cargo

Describing Mechanical Damage to Steel Cargo

Inspecting Weather Deck Openings

Appendices

I  Checklist for Steel Cargo Survey Report

II  Checklist for Weather Deck Openings Survey Report

III  Translations of Surface Condition Clause Descriptions

IV Translations of Mechanical Damage Clause Descriptions

V  P & I Clubs Circular 28 February 1964

The book recommends a set of 18 standard surface condition clauses and 16 mechanical damage clauses based on the International Group of P&I Clubs circular of 1964. With a short simple description of each clause and high quality color photographs, the guide aims to ensure correct and consistent uses of the International Group circular worldwide.

Steel Preshipment Surveys is written by Arthur Sparks, MNI, a leading international expert on carriage of steel products by sea and senior partner of marine and cargo surveying company Sparks & Co in Antwerp.