Independent & ISO-aligned
Anchorline delivers independent third-party marine and cargo inspection, draft surveys, and appraisal services across the UAE and the wider Arabian Gulf — so every cargo, hull, and claim is backed by evidence, not estimates.
WHAT WE DO
Our surveyors inspect cargo condition, quantity, and stowage at every stage — from pre-loading to final discharge — and issue findings that ship-owners, insurers, and cargo interests can act on with confidence. Every report is built on direct observation, sampling, and documented method, not assumption.
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CORE SERVICES
A fuller list is on our services page — these are the surveys that make up the bulk of our callouts across Gulf ports.
Accurate cargo quantification for bulk shipments, carried out for cargo interests, ship-owners, and insurers under varying loading and weather conditions.
Sampling and testing of edible oils, petroleum products, and bulk commodities to verify compliance with contractual and regulatory standards before shipment.
On-site supervision of stowage, dunnage, and securing throughout loading and unloading, with condition and tally reporting at every stage.
WHY CLIENTS STAY WITH US
We're retained because our findings don't shift to suit whoever's paying the invoice — the survey says what the cargo says.
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We hold no commercial interest in the cargo, vessel, or outcome of any survey we conduct — findings are reported exactly as observed.
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Every surveyor is trained through direct, hands-on instruction before working unsupervised, so field judgment is consistent across our team.
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Based centrally in Sharjah with reach across all seven emirates and associated offices around the Gulf, we typically respond within 24 hours.
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Documentation is detailed enough to stand up in insurance claims, arbitration, or contractual disputes, with clear method and evidence trails.
"Anchorline's draft survey held up as the reference figure in a cargo dispute that ran for months — their numbers didn't move because their method was sound from day one."Operations Manager, regional bulk cargo trading firm