Marine and cargo surveys for the insurance industry and the full transport chain — instructed by P&I clubs, underwriters, shippers, carriers and cargo interests across Scandinavia and internationally.
About
K&K Marine & Cargo Survey is the trading name of Kocken & Kaptenen AB — an independent surveying company established in Stockholm in 2020, operated by a Master Mariner with approximately 23 years of experience across yachting, RoRo, RoPax, passenger vessels, road ferries, tugs, wooden ships, marine construction and sail ships.
Shore-based work has focused primarily on cargo damage and insurance surveys — including road traffic accidents, overturned HGVs, train derailments and maritime casualties. This includes root cause investigation, loss mitigation and the arrangement of salvage sales on behalf of underwriters and cargo interests.
We are instructed by insurance companies, P&I clubs, underwriters, shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and consignees across Scandinavia and internationally. Our reports are thorough, objective and written to be of practical use to the parties who rely on them.
Services
We provide independent surveys and inspections for the marine insurance industry and the full transport chain. Our work is objective, well-documented and practically useful — whether for claims handling, loss mitigation or commercial decision-making.
Core Specialisations
Instructed by P&I clubs and their correspondents. Rapid mobilisation, independent assessment and structured reporting to support claims handling.
Assessment of cargo damage across all modes of transport — sea, road and rail. Experience includes HGV accidents, train derailments and maritime casualties, with particular focus on loss mitigation and salvage sale arrangements on behalf of underwriters.
Detailed vessel condition report for insurance placement, sale or transfer of ownership — including pre-purchase inspections commissioned by prospective buyers. Factual, independent findings clearly presented.
On-site attendance throughout cargo operations. Ensures compliance with agreed procedures, protects the interests of the instructing party and provides contemporaneous documentation.
Survey and quantification of household goods claims and theft losses. Independent assessment for insurers and cargo owners, supported by thorough documentation.
Additional Services
Vessel condition assessment at delivery and redelivery under charter. Provides a factual record that protects the interests of both owners and charterers.
Survey of out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo operations, including lashing, securing and stowage. Attendance throughout loading and discharge where instructed.
Attendance and reporting on hull casualties for underwriters and shipowners. Technical assessment of cause, extent and repair requirements — from grounding and collision damage to structural deficiencies.
Pre-shipment inspection of cargo and vessel condition prior to loading. Establishes the condition of the cargo and stowage space before the operation begins.
Root cause analysis of incidents across all transport modes — including maritime casualties, road accidents and train derailments. Independent, factual findings to support claims handling and the instructing party's assessment.
Survey of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo — including condition on arrival, temperature records and documentation of any damage or shortage.
How We Work
Send your instruction by email or phone. We confirm receipt and availability promptly — time-sensitive matters are prioritised.
We confirm the scope of the survey, the instructing party's requirements and any specific points to address before attendance.
On-site inspection with systematic documentation, photography and evidence collection. Interim reports issued where required.
A structured, factual report delivered digitally within the agreed timeframe — clear, well-documented and of practical use to the instructing party.
Contact
To instruct a survey or discuss an assignment, contact us by email or phone. We respond promptly to all enquiries.
