Services
GMS field surveyors inspect the cargo prior to its loading by the sea carrier. All damages / deficiencies are recorded in our own specific forms and later on are entered in reports which describe the cargo’s actual condition before being loaded.
In unloading operations, reports are submitted to determine the responsibilities to be attributed to the parties as well as to ascertain the approximate costs of repairs / replacements of the damaged cargo and the suggested steps to prevent the damages.
The reports can be forwarded in Portuguese or English, illustrated by photos, graphs and statistics, whenever required.
Finally these data are entered in a specific software that issues the results in a report in English or Portuguese language, organising per models and chassis numbers, with the description of the damages or missing parts plus a statistic graph on the damage incidence.

GMS provides the following services:

• Preparation of specification of damages and respective repairs in dry-dock and afloat;
• Assistance and supervision of repairs, in dry-dock or afloat;
• Assistance in preparation of claims;
• Supervision of new buildings;
• Sea trials;
• Assistance as Salvage Master in groundings, fire and collision;
• Preparation for towage.

Other Surveys and Controls

• Vessel’s condition surveys
• Pre-purchase surveys
• On-hire/Off-hire surveys
• Bunker measurements, including reports on eventual improper supply of bunkers
• Draft surveys
• Container inspections
• Technical advice for port state control’s requirements

With PCs connected in an internal netware and an efficient communication system by using Internet facilities we are able to quickly transmit the relevant data ascertained in the surveys to all parties involved.
The use of data collectors allows accurate results besides promoting the integration of systems what makes the processes more agile.
In some of its reports GMS uses specific software created with the purpose to give concise information to its clients. The information contained in the reports is entered in a database that may generate graphs and statistics.
It has been GMS’s policy to invest in the best and more up-to-date technology to ensure quick and safe information.


















In addition to its usual works in loading and discharging of general cargoes, GMS created a department that gives assistance to operations of “heavy lift” cargoes on roll-on/roll-off - lift-on/lift-off operations. We have successfully participated in projects to safe delivery of special imported/exported equipment, as large engines, electric transformers, locomotives and general project cargo, carried by road trucks, ship and fluvial barge, even where no port facilities are available.
The challenge and the enthusiasm that come from these operations made us to create GMS’s Heavy Lift Cargo Department.





In what concerns surveys in imported and exported vehicles, we have worked for a long time for K. Line, SANAVE, Grimaldi SPA (Genova) and Grimaldi Group (Naples) which trade a great deal of cars in the South American region.
For this purpose we have specialised personnel that are trained to determine damages in the cars in transit.