Consulting & Risk Management
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Surveys & Claims handling
Surveys
Our team consists of dedicated and multi-disciplinary surveyors/experts in both marine and non-marine sectors.
Together with our international network, we can offer surveys throughout Europe. Also with our licensed private detectives, we can offer fully legal investigations in all cases of fraud and theft.
Claims Handling
Our experienced people, supported by our state of the art IT platform, offers you a complete claims management service.
From the first notification of a claim (FNOC) to a final settlement agreement, including recoveries. We always strive for a settlement on the best terms possible within the shortest time period.
Prevention
We are acting as specialized consultants in activities related to logistics and transport, such as cargo securing for road transport, supervision of temperature controlled (perishable) goods, warehouse inspections, etc.
Our aim is to assist you to reduce the risks and to work in a safer environment.
Cargo Inspections
With our multi-disciplinary team of surveyors and consultants, we can offer you added value cargo inspections:
- Quality / Quantity surveys
- Loading and Discharging surveys
- Stowage, lashing and securing surveys
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Marine & Offshore
Marine
- Warranty surveys
- P&I Entry surveys
- Towing surveys
- Taxation of vessels/barges/yachts
- Hull & Machinery surveys
Offshore and Shipping Industry
- Heavy lift projects: consultancy and surveys
- Towing surveys
- Taxation of vessels/barges/yachts
- Cargo & Draft surveys
- Cargo superintendent / Port captain
Ship Owners
- Ship building/ ship reconversion
- Implementation of QHSE system management
- Assisting and consultancy in prevention
- Damage surveys, claims handling and claims adjustments
Experienced surveyor in different branches.
Our activities are focused on technical surveys to the marine and non-marine industries, with a specialization for all liability related issues.
- Confirmation of assignment within 24 h of appointment
- Preliminary Reporting within 24 h after first survey
- Multidisciplinary surveyors
- Multilingual support
- Available 24/7
In case you have particular questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. To learn more about our services, approach and values…you can find detailed information in the above menu.





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Marine & Offshore, a new department at KVDS
KVDS.be has taken the confinement of the last weeks as an opportunity to think about our company, our services and our customers. This has led to the creation of a new department, KVDS Marine & Offshore, that will act under supervision of Cpt. Luc Métens, member of BAMTES and PIANC.
Studiedag LADINGZEKERING
STUDIEDAG: LADINGZEKERING ism KU Leuven
Kennis van de vernieuwde normen over ladingzekering voor wegvervoer van toepassing in Europa
Rens de Visser receives licence as private detective
Rens de Visser succesfully succeeded as ‘Particulier Onderzoeker’ by SVPB.
Soon, he will receive his lincence number as a private detective in Belgium.
Acquisition of Globe Experts
Our ambition for a step-by-step market growth is realized now through the acquisition of GLOBE EXPERTS since February, 1st 2019
Training in Fire Investigation (CFPA Certificate)
Rens de Visser aims for a CFPA certificate. He followed a 4-day training course in causes of fire.
New Legislation Cargo Securing Belgium
KVDS.be and lawyers PONET & DE VLEESCHAUWER highlighted the importance of this new legislation.