Expert Marine Claims Support

Cargo Damage & Marine Claims Services

Supporting P&I Clubs, Shipowners, Insurers & Charterers Across Canada

At PetroTanker Vetting Inspection Company, we offer professional support for cargo claims, damage inspections, and General Average documentation. With certified expertise in marine insurance and over two decades of seafaring experience, we provide fast, impartial, and technically sound reporting services to protect your interests.

⚓ Our Specialized Services:

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Cargo Damage Inspection & Reporting

We perform independent cargo inspections across Canadian ports and terminals, identifying causes and extent of:

• Cargo contamination (water ingress, vapor contact, etc.)
• Shortage or overage issues (measurement reconciliation)
• Tank/hold damage & temperature variation effects
• Stowage and lashing faults
• Cargo compatibility & segregation failures

🔹 Reporting includes photos, cause analysis, surveyor observations, and standard-form documentation accepted by P&I Clubs and insurers.

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General Average & Salvage Documentation Assistance

We assist shipowners and charterers in preparing documentation related to General Average (GA) and salvage claims, based on York-Antwerp Rules.

• GA contribution calculations (supporting appointed Average Adjusters)
• Collection and review of Bills of Lading, invoices, and cargo manifests
• Evidence collation for cargo damage related to extraordinary measures
• Support in presenting claims to insurers or adjusters

🔹 Certified by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in General Average & Marine Insurance

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Marine Insurance Claims Advisory

We assist in the preparation, review, and handling of claims under:

• Hull & Machinery (H&M)
• Cargo Insurance (ICC Clauses A, B, C)
• P&I Claims (3rd party damage, crew injury, pollution, etc.)

🔹 With detailed understanding of maritime operations, insurance terms, and legal frameworks, we bridge the technical and legal elements of each claim.

📍 Available Services Across Canada:

• Montreal, Quebec
• Halifax, Nova Scotia
• St. John’s, Newfoundland
• Toronto & Hamilton, Ontario
• West Coast ports on request

👤 Why Work With Us?

• Certified Master Mariner (Transport Canada)
• ICS Certified in Marine Insurance & General Average
• OCIMF, SIRE, PSC & ISM Inspection background
• Trusted, confidential, and fully independent