Cargo surveying backed by 100+ years of combined, hands-on marine experience.
MaxSafe Services Ltd is an independent marine cargo surveying firm headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with additional offices serving Asia and the Middle East. Our founders have surveyed cargo on ports across nearly every continent — experience that's exceedingly rare in the industry today.
Marine surveying services built on real-world experience
From cargo and container surveys to claims investigation and vessel inspections, MaxSafe provides the technical, independent surveying that cargo owners, insurers, and shipping lines rely on.
Cargo & Container Surveys
Loading & discharge surveys, ISO container and breakbulk inspections, condition and damage surveys, tallying, and quality control.
Learn more →Claims, Loss & Damage Investigation
Cargo damage and shortage claims investigation, loss adjustment, salvage management, and settlement recommendations.
Learn more →Vessel & Equipment Surveys
Vessel condition surveys, pre-purchase inspections, bunker (ROB) surveys, barge on/off-hire, and hull & machinery assessments.
Learn more →Documentation & Trade Compliance
Bill of lading and letter of credit verification, freight forwarding coordination, and regulatory compliance support.
Learn more →Specialized & Project Cargo
Project cargo & breakbulk logistics surveys, route surveys, remote and Arctic sealift support, and ship-to-ship transfer surveys.
Learn more →Need a survey scoped?
Tell us the cargo, the port, and the timeline — we'll get back to you with next steps.
Contact UsTwo careers, one standard of independent surveying.
MaxSafe Services Ltd was founded in Ontario by two marine surveyors who have spent their careers on the docks, in the holds, and on the water — not behind a desk. Our senior founder entered the profession in the 1960s and built a truly global career across ports on nearly every continent. Together with a second principal surveyor who brings decades of specialized experience in this exact field, the two founders bring more than 100 years of combined, hands-on marine surveying experience to every engagement.
Read Our Full StoryWhy cargo owners & insurers choose MaxSafe
- Independent, impartial surveying — no conflicts of interest
- Global port and cargo-handling experience across six decades
- Direct, principal-led survey work — not junior staff
- Global offices spanning Canada, Asia & the Middle East
- Clear, defensible reports insurers and courts can rely on
Need a marine cargo survey?
Reach out with your cargo details, port, and timeline, and we'll respond promptly with next steps.
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