In global shipping, cargo operations are where risks, claims, and financial loss often begin. At Navis Safety Consulting, we provide independent, expert oversight of cargo movements — ensuring your cargo is handled safely, cleanly, and in full compliance with commercial and regulatory requirements.

Led by Leonidas Tzaneas, a certified inspector and Chartered Engineer with decades of experience, our cargo operation surveys are designed to safeguard your interests, document potential liabilities, and uphold the integrity of each shipment.

Ensure the cargo type is suitable for the vessel’s holds or tanks. We evaluate previous cargoes, residue risks, contamination potential, and structural suitability before loading begins.

Accurate before-and-after draft readings to calculate the weight of bulk cargo loaded or discharged. Conducted in full compliance with internationally accepted marine surveying standards.

If cargo is damaged in transit or during operations, we assess the extent, origin, and nature of the damage — supporting insurance, claims, and P&I procedures with clear documentation.

Verify that cargo spaces are properly cleaned and prepared before loading sensitive goods. We inspect for residue, odor, moisture, or contamination risks — especially critical for food-grade or chemical cargoes.

Onsite supervision of loading or discharge activities to ensure safe handling, correct sequencing, trim/balance, and documentation compliance — with instant reporting of irregularities.

Our process is designed as a streamlined process from pre-survey briefing to final reporting, ensuring accurate inspections, timely documentation, and full protection of your operational and commercial interests.

We gather cargo specifications, stowage plan, and charter party requirements to define the survey’s scope.

Our team performs real-time inspections, monitoring, or measurements during all critical phases of cargo handling.

Receive a detailed survey report, complete with images, measurements, findings, and expert recommendations.

With decades of experience and certifications from leading maritime authorities, Leonidas Tzaneas brings proven competence and trusted authority to every inspection. His memberships in RINA, IMarEST, and his Chartered Engineer status reflect a lifelong commitment to maritime safety and technical excellence.