Draught survey is not an exact science as the attending surveyor must take into account a number of factors such as the vessel condition, availability of draught marks, vessel particulars, vessel lie, ability to accurately sound tanks (ballast and consumables) and the prevailing weather/sea conditions. Verifications of ships data and accurate determination of the variables and constant are key elements in producing a reliable result.
Our considerable experience of performing draught survey and knowledge of local conditions (specially Lebanese ports) has enabled us to gain a trusted reputation as an industry leader in the execution of accurate, independent draught survey.
Experienced staff performs this service using up to data calculation models and formula to ensure the most accurate result possible.

Humber Inspection International Limited Lebanon are a highly respected and trusted provider of international pre-shipment inspection and certification.
We provide exporters and importers with peace of mind by performing a detailed inspection of goods, prior to shipment. The goods are normally checked for quality & quantity and packing & markings prior to loading into container, or onto transport. We also provide added security by sealing containers.
The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that goods are in strict conformity to Letters of Credit, Purchase Orders, Contracts or Packing Lists. Upon completion of the inspection, our findings are rapidly and accurately detailed in a PSI Certificate or Report.

Humber Inspection International work with ship owners, insurance companies and commodity traders by providing hose, hatch cover testing.
Leaking hatch covers are frequently the cause of large cargo damage claims. Usually hatch covers leak because of damaged securing cleats or missing sections of the watertight gaskets. It is therefore imperative that ship owners, cargo underwriters and indeed traders of water sensitive cargoes check to ensure that chartered vessels have regular and careful maintenance of hatch cover gaskets, compression bars and cleats. Depending on the cargo to be carried and its value, our inspectors will either carryout a hatch hose test.

A Condition Survey provides a comprehensive report concerning the condition of the vessel in question and is often nominated prior to clients negotiating vessel charter or change of owner.

• Survey and condition of the vessel
• Reviewing and obtaining copies of vessel documentation and certificates
• Review of vessel management, records and manning
• Inspection of vessel structure: external hull and superstructure, anchors, chains, windlass etc.
• Inspection of ballast tanks, deck equipment
• Inspection of hatch covers and holds, rails and walkways, derricks & cranes and cargo equipment.
• Inspection of engine room, machinery and inspection of bunkers and bilges.
• Reviewing running hours of the main and auxiliary engines.
• Inspection of bridge and navigation, communication equipment and antennas.
• Inspection of life saving apparatus / firefighting equipment.
• Inspection of general areas such as crew accommodation etc.
• Reviewing ISM items, ISPS code items, vessel and machinery log books
• Reviewing defect list and condition statement, vessel plans, deflection reports, spares reports, previous cargo / voyages, etc.
• Obtaining photographic evidence throughout in support of the survey.