RRI provides comprehensive risk control services and casualty investigations to the marine industry on a global basis.

Our multidisciplinary approach combines human, engineering and risk management practices to reduce the frequency or severity of losses. With our proven system, you can expect that our work will be completed promptly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

RRI will be on the scene quickly, investigating and reporting thoroughly to get the vessels or cargo moving as soon as possible. RRI will also issue addendum reports on request, along with any loss control recommendations in order to mitigate future losses.

Marine Risk Control Services
Pre-Binding Risk Assessments – To assist cargo underwriters to become more familiar with certain commodities and their characteristics. Today there is a vast diversification of products being shipped on different modes of transportation. We can advise you in regards to special shipping instructions, hazards and general shipping guidelines of the commodity.

Logistics Overviews – This service provides the client with information to better understand and manage the flow of goods. Whether the goods are transported as break bulk or general cargo via road, ocean or inland waterways, RRI can provide details regarding port information, routing, road suitability, security, and special permits for out-of-gauge shipments. This information is particularly valuable for goods and project cargo shipped in remote areas, whether it is for domestic or international shipments.

Vessel Condition & Valuation Surveys/Pre-Purchase – To provide the knowledge and information to inspect vessels (ship, towing vessel, barge, small craft) on behalf of underwriters, P&I Clubs, financial institutions, or prospective buyers.

Terminal Operators/Marinas/Ship Repair Liability – To provide information on the safety, security, warehousing, operations, equipment, contractors, cargo handling, vessel schedules, and hurricane preparedness.

Cargo Surveys & Project Cargo Supervision – To provide the expertise to inspect cargo and cargo spaces prior to shipping, assuring that the cargo is loaded, stowed and secured in a proper and safe manner. Our staff can be at the port of destination, to supervise that cargo is discharged, loaded and secured properly for the inland transit and able to attend at the final destination.

Marine Casualty Investigations
Hull & Machinery Surveys – To provide the skills necessary to thoroughly inspect ships and shipboard machinery for post-casualty requirements, repair estimates and supervision.

P & I Claims – To investigate personnel injury for crew and persons other than crew, liabilities to stowaways, damage to any property not onboard the vessel such as fixed or floating objects. Examples of this include piers, wharfs, jetties, cranes, and buoys.

Cargo Claims – To investigate the loss or damage to cargo and advise principles upon the potential for recovery against a carrier or third party in regards to the nature, cause and extent of the loss or damage.

Fire Casualty Investigations – To provide the experience and expertise to handle all types of marine casualties in regards to fire-related matters shipboard or shore side.

To learn more about our marine risk control services and casualty investigations, please contact:

Louis Siegel
Regional Reporting, Inc.
90 John Street, Suite 702
New York, NY 10038
860-648-9028
sales@regionalreporting.com