Maritime Claims & Survey Services

ShorelineHudson clients benefit from a fully responsive claims and consequence management team with unique specializations and an outstanding track record for success.

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Efficient Resolution of Claims, Disputes and Incidents

Cargo loss, damage, and disputes can quickly escalate into significant operational and financial challenges. Whether it’s a stowaway issue, cargo discrepancies, or a pollution event, you need a partner who can help you navigate the complexities of maritime claims and mitigate consequences promptly and effectively.

ShorelineHudson provides tailored maritime claims and survey services that focus on rapid resolution, minimizing financial impact, and ensuring that your operations are undisrupted. We emphasize negotiation over litigation, using our deep technical and operational expertise to maintain transparency and efficiency throughout the process.

Our Approach

Streamlined, Transparent Claims Management

With ShorelineHudson, your claims and survey requirements are managed with precision and transparency. We work alongside shipowners, operators, and insurers to provide clear reporting, real-time updates, and comprehensive claims management. Our goal is simple: keep your business moving with minimal disruption while protecting your commercial interests.

We support you through:

  • Negotiations: Prioritizing settlement efficiency and minimizing the need for costly litigation
  • Documentation: Ensuring clear, defensible records for every claim
  • Cost Control: Reducing exposure to unnecessary financial penalties, fines, or delays
  • Specialized Expertise: From cargo loss to wreck removal, we offer expert advice at every stage of the process

Key Services We Provide

Comprehensive Coverage Across Cargo & Vessel Claims

Our claims and survey team is ready to handle a wide range of claims matters, ensuring a quick, coordinated response to mitigate your financial loss, including:

  • Vessel Damage or Loss
  • Cargo Loss, Shortage, Discrepancies, or Damage
  • Stowaways, Persons in Distress, and Diversions
  • Crew Claims, Third-Party Damages and Liabilities
  • Damage to Fixed and Floating Objects
  • Freight, Demurrage, and Defense (FD&D)
  • Pollution, Grounding, and Wreck Removal
  • Hazmat and GA

 

The Role We Play

Clear, Reliable Support When Claims and Incidents Arise

ShorelineHudson is the trusted partner when your cargo is damaged or vessel faces operational disruption. From evidence collection, claims documentation and survey assessments to proactive negotiation and resolution, we manage the claims process from start to finish keeping you informed, involved, and protected throughout.

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