Our Services
Precision. Experience. Global Reach.
Delivering expert marine cargo surveying, claims investigation, and risk management services worldwide.
Our Specialist Expertise
DS Oram & Associates cc offers a full range of marine cargo surveying and claims management services. We partner with underwriters, clearing agents, and engineering companies to deliver hands-on risk control and cargo supervision worldwide.
Our Specialist Services
Port Captain / Supercargo
Dave, Brent and Roger have between them decades of experience in the provision of quality Supercargo services. This expertise covers a full spectrum from general cargo, steel products, granite, aluminum super-packs and project cargo. We travel throughout Africa and elsewhere as may be required by our Principals, to attend to their vessels.
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Project Cargo Surveying
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We specialize in the safe handling, surveying, and management of heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo, including transformers, industrial machinery, and mining equipment. Our team ensures cargo integrity at every stage -from origin to destination.
Claims Investigation
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We conduct thorough investigations into cargo losses, damages, and incidents, identifying causes and supporting efficient claims resolution. Our reports are factual, detailed, and professionally presented.
Loading & Discharge Supervision
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We oversee the safe loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring correct procedures are followed, accurate documentation is kept, and all cargo movements are fully accounted for.
Risk Management Planning
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We design and implement tailored risk mitigation strategies and loss control programmes that reduce exposure and improve cargo security throughout the supply chain.
Need an experienced marine surveyor?
Our specialists are ready to assist with your cargo surveying and
risk management requirements.
Why Choose D S Oram & Associates
With over six decades of industry experience, DS Oram & Associates is a trusted partner in marine cargo surveying and risk control. Our deep technical knowledge, global project exposure, and commitment to impartial service make us the preferred choice for clients who demand accuracy, accountability, and reliability across every shipment and survey.
Independent and
Accurate Reporting
Internationally Appointed
Customized Risk Management Plans
Trusted by Engineering & Manufacturing Groups
Experience Across Industries and Continents
Our team has supervised, surveyed, and managed some of the most complex project cargo operations in Southern Africa and beyond.
From high-value industrial components to critical infrastructure materials, our proven experience speaks for itself.