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Celebrating 45+ Years Helping Our Clients Save Millions!

Marine & Steel Cargo Surveyor
Discharge Outturn & Expert Witness Steel Insurance Claim

For over 45+ years, Frans Coppers and Company have delivered the answers their clients needed to save millions. Based in New Orleans while serving Florida and the USA, we are seasoned marine and cargo surveyors who are experts in steel shipped by sea.

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  • Located in New Orleans (LA)

  • Over 19 legal cases in the US and Canadian Courts

  • We work with legal teams, P&I Clubs, and directly with ship owners

  • We will testify as your expert witness to support your claim in court with your legal team

 

Whether it is in New Orleans or any port of call, call the professionals of Coppers & Company today for your marine survey and expert witness needs. Let us know your situation so we can provide your options by contacting us now.

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Dealing With A Steel Shipping Insurance Claim?

 We Work With You To Protect Your Interests.

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Marine & Cargo Surveyor
Expert Steel Shipped By Sea
- Expert Witness -

  • Insurance Claims & Legal

  • Marine Cargo Operations

  • International Shipping

  • Domestic Shipping

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Services

Expert Witness

Consultant/expert witness in cases involving claims for damaged steel products

Isolated rusty steel pipes (expert witness marine steel insurance claim)

Pre-Shipment

Pre-shipment surveys on all types of steel and general cargoes.

Discharge/Outturn

Discharge/outturn surveys on steel cargoes, bulk cargoes as well as general cargoes 

Seawater leakage on pipes (expert witness marine steel insurance claim)
Damage

Damage surveys. Determination of cause and extent of damage to steel products and general cargoes.

Condition

Condition surveys of ships, barges, and yachts for insurance/ P&I purposes, as well as investigations into the cause of damage to cargoes, fires, or collisions.​

damage marine steel cargo

Mediator

Mediator between cargo and vessel interests involving  claims for damages to steel products.​

Marine Surveyor for Steel & Cargo + Expert Witness

For over four decades, Coppers & Company has been the trusted name in marine surveying and expert witness services for steel shipments by sea. 

 

Shipping steel by sea presents many problems. That is why we support with:

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  • Pre-shipping support

  • Discharge/outturn

  • Condition reporting

  • Your mediator between parties

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Our reputation as the authors of 'Steel: Carriage by Sea', the industry's definitive guide, speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence.

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Published Work

Buy Now Steel: Carriage By Sea Frans C. Coppers & Arthur Sparks

Steel: Carriage By Sea

Frans C. Coppers & Arthur Sparks

As the author of Steel: Carriage by Sea, Frans' knowledge of Steel Carriage has been taught in schools, one of Lloyd’s Practical Shipping Guides.

 

PUBLISHED WORK - Steel: Carriage by Sea provides invaluable information on how to prevent claims arising when transporting steel including careful handling, good stowage, and care of cargo throughout its entire journey. The book covers every aspect of the transportation and surveying of steel products carried on ships.

 

This guide provides practical advice on:

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  1. How to prevent damage to steel cargoes

  2. How to deal with subsequent claims the different types of steel products manufactured and their particular packing requirements

  3. How the various types of steel products should be loaded, stowed, lashed, secured, and ventilated aboard a ship maintenance of the ships' hatchovers, tanktop strength, and cargo documentation

  4. The surveying and claims handling of the various types of steel products

  5. The corrosion process of steel

  6. The various types of surveys carried out in connection with steel products and their associated survey reports

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