Marine Warranty Survey
Attendance and approval of critical marine transportation operations.
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Marine & Cargo
Surveyors in Germany
Your cargo. Our responsibility. Independent survey, supervision and marine consultancy for complex shipments — from port to final destination.
1989Established
in Germany
in Germany
ElsflethHeadquarters
in Germany
in Germany
24/7Direct response
and assistance
and assistance
€10MLiability insurance
coverage
coverage
WorldwideAttendance wherever
your cargo goes
your cargo goes
IndependentImpartial marine
expertise
expertise
Marine operations & surveying
Independent expertise
for complex operations.
Select a service to see the specialist scope, operational support and deliverables our team provides.
Marine Cargo Surveys
Cargo condition inspection before, during and after transportation.
Explore service →Heavy Lift & Project Cargo
Operational supervision of oversized and high-value cargo worldwide.
Explore service →Port Captain Services
On-site coordination between vessel, terminal and project stakeholders.
Explore service →Towage & Barge Operations
Attendance and supervision of towage and pontoon transportation.
Explore service →Draft / Bunker Surveys
Independent cargo quantity and bunker fuel verification through draft measurements and tank soundings.
Explore service →Condition & Damage
Independent investigation of damage, incidents and cargo condition.
Explore service →Transport Engineering
Transport studies, load distribution analysis and technical assessments.
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PROCEDURE / REVIEWEDCRITICAL STAGESOPERATION APPROVED
MWSmarine
warranty
survey
warranty
survey
Special expertise
Marine warranty survey
independent approval.
Independent attendance and approval of critical marine transportation operations, including heavy lift cargo, barge shipments and towage projects.
- Review of transportation manuals and procedures
- Towage, barge shipment and load-out attendance
- Risk identification and approval of critical stages
- Independent reporting for stakeholders and insurers
People behind every operation
Our team.
Experienced marine surveyors and a dedicated management team — ready to support complex operations worldwide.
Marine Surveyors
01
Captain Joachim Schlieps
Managing Director, Master Mariner, Senior Surveyor
Publicly appointed and sworn independent Marine and Cargo Surveyor
Management Assistants
About Cargo Overseas Surveyor
Independent marine expertise.
Since 1989.
Cargo Overseas Surveyor GmbH & Co. KG is an independent German marine surveying company headquartered in Elsfleth. We specialise in marine cargo inspections, marine warranty services, heavy lift and project cargo supervision, as well as transport engineering and technical consultancy.
Our surveyors support shipowners, cargo interests, insurers, EPC contractors and project logistics companies at German ports and on complex assignments worldwide. Every attendance is guided by impartial findings, practical maritime experience and clear technical reporting.
1989Founded
WorldwideAttendance
IndependentAssessment
53°14′ N · 08°28′ EElsfleth, Germany
Recent assignments
Complex moves.
Clear outcomes.
Live field updates, project photographs and operational news from the COS team.
Ready when you are
Cargo doesn’t wait.
Neither do we.
Tell us where and when. Our survey desk will respond with availability and the next practical step.