{"id":161,"date":"2026-05-18T13:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madabrt.cluster100.hosting.ovh.net\/semad\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:47:37","slug":"audits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/audits\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Investigations & Technical Surveys"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Beyond standard port controls, SEMAD S.A. is routinely mandated to conduct complex, high-stakes investigations and specialized technical surveys across Madagascar. Whether handling maritime accidents, structural incidents, sensitive cargo theft, or liquid fuel disputes, we act as deep-dive investigators. Combining legal awareness, technical rigor, and strict confidentiality, we provide international P&I Clubs, owners, charterers, and underwriters with the precise facts needed to navigate litigations and protect their interests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Maritime Casualties & Infrastructure Disputes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We deploy rapidly to assess liabilities and technical damages in the event of major port or offshore incidents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Forensic Audits & Cargo Theft Investigations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    We investigate criminal losses, breaches of security, and fraudulent claims in sensitive storage environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Off-Specification Fuel & Liquid Cargo Disputes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      We protect stakeholders when industrial fluids or bunker fuels fail to meet contract specifications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Technical Hull & Machinery Surveys (H&M)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Through our trusted technical network, SEMAD S.A. delivers independent engineering assessments of ship structures and machinery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Special Investigations & Technical Surveys Beyond standard port controls, SEMAD S.A. is routinely mandated to conduct complex, high-stakes investigations and specialized technical surveys across Madagascar. Whether handling maritime accidents, structural incidents, sensitive cargo theft, or liquid fuel disputes, we act as deep-dive investigators. Combining legal awareness, technical rigor, and strict confidentiality, we provide international P&I Clubs, owners, charterers, and underwriters with the precise facts needed to navigate litigations and protect their interests. AREAS OF SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE Maritime Casualties & Infrastructure Disputes We deploy rapidly to assess liabilities and technical damages in the event of major port or offshore incidents. Vessel Collisions : Proven expertise in independent incident reconstruction, interviewing stakeholders, and coordinating technical assessments to evaluate structural and hull damages. Submerged & Coastal Infrastructure Incidents : Trusted representation for owners and charterers in complex local disputes involving third-party infrastructure (such as underwater cables or port equipment), ensuring our clients have robust defense evidence. Forensic Audits & Cargo Theft Investigations We investigate criminal losses, breaches of security, and fraudulent claims in sensitive storage environments. Theft & Loss Verifications : Specialized capability in auditing security frameworks and verifying the veracity of reported thefts following natural disasters or force majeure events. We determine the exact circumstances, calculate the true financial prejudice, and recommend immediate conservatory measures to secure remaining assets. Off-Specification Fuel & Liquid Cargo Disputes We protect stakeholders when industrial fluids or bunker fuels fail to meet contract specifications. Chain of Custody & Sampling : Full-scale investigation when liquid cargo is disputed or rejected. Laboratory Technical Witnessing : Our technical experts physically attend independent laboratory testing from A to Z to monitor analysis protocols, ensure complete transparency, and assist in identifying contamination origins. Technical Hull & Machinery Surveys (H&M) Through our trusted technical network, SEMAD S.A. delivers independent engineering assessments of ship structures and machinery. Damage & Wear Auditing : Technical reporting on ship engines, propulsion systems, and structural integrity following breakdowns or accidents. Bunker Surveys (On-Hire \/ Off-Hire) : Precise independent measurement and calculation of fuel remaining on board (ROB) during vessel delivery or redelivery to prevent charter party disputes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-161","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2457,"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161\/revisions\/2457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/semad.mg\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}