About Us
Karan Gözetim ve Danışmanlık is a Gemlik/Bursa based company providing supervision, survey and on-site representation services for ship loading and discharge operations.
Who we are
Impartial, documented records of port operations
In port operations, the quantity and condition of cargo and the way it is handled are frequent sources of dispute between shippers, receivers, owners, charterers and insurers. Resolving these disputes fairly depends on impartial, documented records kept during the operation.
Karan Gözetim meets this need with a team that observes, measures and records operations on site. Surveys, supercargo, lashing, tally and supervision services are planned individually or together, according to the needs of the requesting party.
The company is authorised by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye, and operates within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Authorisations and certification
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of TürkiyeAuthorised by the Ministry
Ministry of Trade of TürkiyeAuthorised by the Ministry- ISO 9001Certified Quality Management System
Our principles
Four principles in every operation
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Impartiality
We record our observations and findings exactly as seen on site, independently of the party that instructed us.
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Documented records
We support our findings with time-stamped photographs, time logs and measurement data; we rely on records, not assertions.
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Confidentiality
We share operational information and reports only with authorised parties.
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Clear communication
We notify the parties concerned of the risks and non-conformities we observe during the operation in good time.
Corporate
Quality Policy
POL.01 / 13.01.2025 / Rev. No: 00 — translation; the Turkish original prevails.
In order to maintain high quality standards and reliability in the supervision, expertise and survey services it provides to the maritime sector, our organisation commits to:
- 01achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction by fully meeting customer needs and expectations;
- 02carrying out its services in line with the principles of impartiality, independence, reliability, confidentiality, accuracy and professional ethics;
- 03fully complying with the legislation, national and international standards, customer requirements and other applicable obligations relating to its activities;
- 04becoming a preferred and trusted organisation in the sector by providing timely, reliable and value-adding services to its customers;
- 05continually improving operational effectiveness, service quality and corporate performance by integrating risk- and opportunity-based thinking into all its processes;
- 06building a participative, continuously learning organisation that embraces a culture of quality by continually developing the knowledge, skills and competences of its employees;
- 07continually improving its processes, infrastructure and service quality by following technological developments and sector innovations;
- 08supporting sustainable growth, corporate development and long-term success by using its resources effectively and efficiently;
- 09setting quality objectives in line with the strategic direction of the organisation, monitoring them with performance indicators and evaluating the results regularly;
- 10maintaining a management approach that builds trust for all stakeholders by continually improving the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
General ManagerMustafa Bayat
Our services
Our services
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Operation supervision
Loading and Discharge Supervision
Loading and discharge supervision is the independent monitoring and recording of cargo condition, quantity indicators and handling methods throughout a vessel's port operation. Its purpose is to give the parties an impartial, documented record in case of damage, shortage or delay disputes.
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Survey
Draft Survey
A draft survey is an independent method of determining cargo weight by reading a vessel's draft marks before and after loading or discharge and calculating the change in displacement. It is widely used for dry bulk cargoes, either as an alternative to shore scale figures or to cross-check them.
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Survey
Pre-Loading Survey
A pre-loading survey is an independent inspection that records and photographs the condition of cargo before it is loaded on board. It helps ensure that damage and defects existing before shipment are not later treated as damage sustained in transit.
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Operation supervision
Container Loading and Discharge Supervision
Container loading and discharge supervision is the independent checking and recording of container numbers, seal and external condition, and stowage positions on board during the operation. Its aim is to document discrepancies and damage at the moment they occur.
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On-site representation
Supercargo Services
A supercargo is a representative who attends port operations on behalf of the cargo owner or charterer and follows up that cargo is loaded, stowed and documented in line with their instructions. Acting as the principal's eyes and voice on site, the supercargo liaises with the vessel, the terminal and the agent.
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Operation supervision
Lashing and Cargo Securing
Lashing is the securing of cargo on board with chains, wire, turnbuckles and chocks to prevent it from shifting or tipping during the sea passage. The service covers either carrying out the lashing or inspecting and supervising it; proper lashing is critical for the safety of the cargo, the vessel and the crew.
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Operation supervision
Tally Services
Tally services involve counting and recording, unit by unit, the cargo loaded onto or discharged from a vessel. Tally results are compared with the manifest and loading lists to identify shortages or overages.
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On-site representation
Port Captain Services
A port captain is a representative who attends the port on behalf of the owner or charterer, plans the vessel's cargo operation, coordinates between ship and terminal and follows up that the operation proceeds efficiently and safely. The role centres on the vessel's time in port and on carrying out the operation plan.
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Get a quote for your operation
Send us the vessel, port, cargo and the service you need; we will define the scope with you and prepare a quotation.