Marine Cargo Survey Analyzer
Analyze cargo surveys, identify damage patterns, assess liability exposure
What You Can Do
You can systematically analyze marine cargo survey reports to extract critical findings, quantify damage patterns, and evaluate liability exposure. The skill processes survey documents to generate structured assessments that support insurance claims, vessel disputes, and cargo recovery decisions, turning complex technical observations into actionable legal and financial findings.
Features
Identify recurring damage types, sequence of events, and root causes from survey observations to establish clear causation narratives
Analyze contract terms, bill of lading clauses, and incident circumstances to determine allocation of liability between shipper, carrier, and insurer
Extract and organize commodity valuations, percentage damage estimates, and cost projections into clear financial summaries
Produce structured findings reports with evidence-backed conclusions suitable for insurance claims, arbitration, and court proceedings
Cross-reference initial and final surveys to document deterioration patterns, validate damage progression, and identify responsibility changes
Assess compliance with maritime regulations, SOLAS requirements, and port state control standards relevant to cargo handling
Assign risk ratings based on damage severity, repeat patterns, vessel history, and operational factors for underwriting decisions
Example Output
Sample Finding from Survey Analysis:
Incident Summary: Water ingress damage to containerized electronics, Port of Singapore to Port of Rotterdam
Damage Pattern: Progressive moisture infiltration into 6 containers (TEU 44-49) over 14-day voyage. Temperature and humidity variance of ±8°C identified as primary causation factor.
Liability Assessment:
- Carrier breach of duty: Ventilation system inoperative per crew logs (day 3-11)
- Shipper compliance: Desiccant packs present but insufficient for cargo volume
- Liability split: 70% carrier, 30% shipper
Financial Impact:
- Total commodity value: $287,500
- Salvageable items: $156,200 (54%)
- Total loss: $131,300
- Estimated claim award: $91,910 (after liability apportionment)
Recommendation: Pursue carrier claim; document ventilation system maintenance records as primary evidence.
What's Included
- Structured Survey Report Parser: Automatically extract key facts, measurements, observations, and expert conclusions from typed or scanned survey documents
- Damage Classification System: Categorize damage types (water, weather, mishandling, mechanical failure) and map each observation to ISO cargo damage codes
- Contract & Clause Analyzer: Reference template language for bills of lading, charterparties, and insurance policies to evaluate liability implications
- Finding Template & Workflow: Guided prompts to organize survey data into findings structure: Incident, Damage Pattern, Root Cause, Liability Assessment, Financial Impact, Recommendation
- Evidence Prioritization Checklist: Framework to identify strongest evidence (crew logs, photo timestamps, weather records) and sequence findings by legal weight
Who It's For
- Insurance Claims Adjusters
- Maritime Lawyers and In-house Counsel
- Cargo Surveyors and Loss Assessors
- Vessel Operators and Ship Captains
- Cargo Owners and Freight Forwarders
Best For
- Damage liability disputes between shippers and carriers
- Insurance claim preparation and defense strategy
- General average and salvage apportionment analysis
- Post-incident investigation and root cause determination
- Contract compliance and regulatory violation assessment
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