Independent marine &
cargo surveyors.
Accurate inspections. Trusted decisions.
Professional marine surveying and inspection delivering accurate reporting, risk mitigation and operational confidence, for ship owners, charterers, traders and insurers.
- Independent
- Technically competent
- 24/7 attendance
PLATE 01 · VESSEL UNDERWAYSurvey on demand, 24/7
Mobilised across 15+ Indian ports
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Indian ports attended
24/7
Operational attendance
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Survey disciplines
000%
Independent reporting
* Typical accuracy of a competently executed draft survey under good conditions.
Technical Expertise
Qualified, experienced surveyors with deep maritime and commodity knowledge.
Independent Reporting
Impartial findings free from commercial bias, answerable only to the facts.
Fast Turnaround
Prompt attendance and reporting that keeps your operations moving.
Global Standards
Methodologies aligned with recognised international survey practice.
Experienced Surveyors
A field-proven team attending vessels and ports day and night.
Nationwide Coverage
Surveyors mobilised across 15+ major Indian ports, around the clock.
Eight disciplines, one independent standard
Covering cargo, vessels, fuel and the claims that follow when things go wrong, delivered with the same rigour across India's major ports.
01 / 08- 01
Cargo Surveys
Condition and quantity verification of cargo at every stage of the voyage to protect value and document liability.
- 02
Draft Surveys
Determination of loaded or discharged cargo weight by vessel draft, calibrated to recognised international methodology.
- 03
Bunker Surveys
Protect against fuel shortfalls and disputes with independent bunker quantity, ROB and delivery verification.
- 04
Hold Cleanliness Inspections
Pre-loading inspection and certification of cargo holds for cleanliness, dryness and contamination risk.
- 05
Vessel Condition Surveys
Independent technical assessment of vessel condition for purchase, charter hire and general due diligence.
- 06
Marine Claims & Damage Surveys
Impartial investigation, cause analysis and liability documentation for cargo damage and marine incidents.
- 07
Container Surveys
Inspection of shipping containers for structural integrity, cargo-worthiness, damage and compliance.
- 08
Quantity & Quality Verification
Sampling, measurement and quality inspection to verify that delivered cargo matches contract specification.
Independent by principle.
Accurate by discipline.
Vetko holds no stake in the outcome of any inspection, only in getting it right. That independence, paired with rigorous method and clear reporting, is what protects cargo interests, minimises risk and supports informed commercial decisions.
- No commercial conflict on any assignment
- Evidential reports built to withstand scrutiny
- Methodology aligned to international practice
- 24/7 attendance across India's major ports
A partner your counterparties will respect
Independence, technical depth and clear reporting, the qualities that make a survey hold up commercially and legally.
Independent Assessment
Genuinely impartial surveys, free of commercial conflict, that your counterparties and underwriters will respect.
Technical Excellence
Surveyors with the qualifications and field experience to get complex inspections right the first time.
Detailed Reporting
Clear, evidential, photographically-supported reports built to withstand commercial and legal scrutiny.
Industry Knowledge
Deep familiarity with cargoes, vessels, ports and the commercial stakes behind every survey.
Responsive Support
24/7 attendance and fast, accessible communication when time and tide will not wait.
100% independent
Conflict-free on every assignment
Trusted across the maritime value chain
From ship owners and charterers to traders, insurers and P&I clubs, wherever cargo and vessels carry risk, Vetko provides independent assurance.
Ship Owners & Managers
Condition, on/off-hire and bunker surveys that protect the asset and resolve disputes.
Charterers
Independent verification at delivery and redelivery to safeguard charter-party interests.
Cargo Owners
Condition and quantity assurance from load port to final destination.
Commodity Traders
Certified quantity and quality verification underpinning clean trade settlement.
Marine Insurers
Evidential damage and claims surveys that support fair, efficient resolution.
P&I Clubs
Rapid, impartial incident attendance and liability documentation.
From request to report, without the friction
A clear, four-step engagement built around fast attendance and evidential reporting.
- WP-01
Request & Brief
Tell us the vessel, cargo, port and the interest to be protected. We confirm scope and attendance.
- WP-02
Mobilise
An appropriate surveyor is assigned and mobilised to the vessel, terminal or site, day or night.
- WP-03
Survey & Document
We attend the operation, capturing measurements, condition and evidence to an evidential standard.
- WP-04
Report & Advise
A clear, factual report is issued promptly, with findings, exceptions and practical recommendations.
Ready to commission an independent survey?
Speak with our operations desk for marine inspections, cargo surveys, bunker surveys and vessel assessments, fast attendance, clear reporting.