A damaged cargo claim that could have been caught at the loading dock often ends up costing far more once it turns into a legal dispute months later. The Marine Cargo Inspection and Loss Prevention Training Course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy trains professionals to catch problems early — through structured cargo inspection, marine surveying, and loss prevention practice — before they become expensive claims.

The programme builds practical inspection skills for vessels, cargo condition, and loading and unloading operations, then connects them to the reporting, risk management, and international standards that back up every survey. Participants finish able to conduct professional inspections, document findings that hold up under scrutiny, and design loss prevention measures that protect cargo across the shipping chain.

• Apply the principles of Marine Surveying to vessel, cargo, and port inspections.
• Perform professional cargo inspections before, during, and after shipment.
• Identify cargo damage, contamination, and handling deficiencies early.
• Investigate cargo incidents and prepare survey reports that support claims.
• Apply risk management techniques that reduce cargo loss across shipping operations.
• Work within international maritime conventions, including IMO and SOLAS requirements.
• Design practical loss prevention programmes for cargo handling and storage.

Target Audience

• Marine and cargo surveyors.
• Marine inspectors and port authority personnel.
• Port and terminal managers.
• Shipping company professionals and ship owners/operators.
• Marine insurance professionals.
• Claims and risk management specialists.
• Logistics, supply chain, and maritime safety officers.

Module 1: The Marine Surveyor's Role

• Fundamentals and types of Marine Surveying.
• Responsibilities of marine surveyors.
• Survey planning under international maritime regulations.

Module 2: Cargo Inspection Before, During and After Shipment

• Pre-loading, loading, and post-discharge inspections.
• Cargo condition assessment.
• Common inspection pitfalls.

Module 3: Vessel and Equipment Inspection Techniques

• Structural and equipment inspection processes.
• Hatch cover and cargo hold cleanliness checks.
• Safety compliance inspections.

Module 4: Assessing and Documenting Cargo Damage

• Identifying damage, moisture, and contamination.
• Packaging inspection and cargo sampling methods.
• Collecting evidence that supports a claim.

Module 5: Loss Prevention and Risk Management in Practice

• Cargo loss prevention planning and risk identification.
• Stowage, securing, and handling best practices.
• Maritime operational risk assessment and mitigation.

Module 6: From Survey to Claim: Reports and Investigation

• Preparing survey and inspection reports.
• Cargo claims investigation and liability determination.
• Supporting settlement with reliable documentation.

Module 7: Working Within International Standards

• IMO regulations and SOLAS requirements.
• Cargo securing and port safety standards.
• Industry best practices for compliance.

Module 8: Applying What You've Learned

• Real-world marine survey case studies.
• Cargo inspection and marine survey simulation exercises.
• Building a loss prevention improvement plan.