The delivery of the goods in the agreed quantity and quality is the main goal of the commercial transaction. To avoid the risk of damage, contamination of the cargo and the occurrence of unwanted changes in quality, loss of quantity during transport, we perform a preliminary inspection for cleanliness and condition of the cargo spaces. Our experienced experts perform detailed inspections for suitability for loading, transportation and storage of the concrete cargo, according to the type of vehicle and the nature of the cargo:
SHIP’S CARGO HOLD CLEANLINESS & CONDITION INSPECTION
A consistent inspection of the ship's holds shall be carried out:
- To be without remnants of previous loads. Special attention is paid to the condition and residues of loads on beams, hatches, hinges, pipes, stairs, covers;
- No residual and uncharacteristic odor;
- All surfaces must be strong, free of corrosion, without thinning of the metal and preconditions for the formation of punctures;
- No evidence of moisture penetration;
- The paint and all coatings must be dry and clean to prevent contamination, coloration / discoloration of the load;
- All ballast tanks should be dry, clean, with working pumps, in good functional condition ;
- There should be no live and dead infestation / obligatory when loading cereals and foodstuffs / to prevent infestation or contamination of the cargo
- Information on the previous three loads is required and a goods compatibility assessment is performed;
- Special attention is paid to the condition of the hatches and covers, the opening and closing devices must be in good working order , with strong and tight seals and the possibility to ensure water tightness;
- A check is made for the condition of the sealing locks
In case of damage finding, breakthroughs, leaks, recommendations are made to eliminate the shortcomings.
At the explicit request of the client, our serveyors perform tighting of covers and hatches with waterproof materials.
After completion of the inspection an internationally recognized photo certificate is issued, guaranteeing the condition of the cargo spaces and with an opinion on the suitability for loading.
SHIP’S CARGO TANKS CLEANLINESS & CONDITION INSPECTION
Each of the cargo tanks is inspected:
- No residue of previous loads;
- No residual and uncharacteristic odor;
- The walls, bottom and ceiling should be dry, clean, strong - special attention should be paid to the coating: it should be dense, without rust, without dried spots;
- Checking the condition of cargo pipes, cargo pumps, suction pipes and filters, heating pipes and accessories - to be in good working order , solid surfaces, no residues from previous loads, no corrosion, no spots and contamination, in good functional condition;
- Access hatches - to be clean, strong, without remnants of previous load, the seals to be strong and clean, to provide good sealing and watertightness, the opening and closing devices to be strong, in good functional condition.
In case of ascertainment of pollution, damages, holes, leaks, recommendations are made for elimination of the shortcomings.
After completion of the inspection an internationally recognized photo certificate is issued, guaranteeing the condition of the cargo spaces and with an opinion on the suitability for loading.
CONTAINER CLEANLINESS INSPECTION
- The floor, ceiling , three walls of the container and covers are checked in sequence - to be dry and clean, without residues of previous cargo, without condens, without leaks. Special attention is paid to the space around the fittings and water/airtightings;
- No residual and uncharacteristic odor;
- All surfaces must be sound, free of corrosion, thinning of the metal and preconditions for the formation of holes;
- No live and dead infestation / when loading cereal and foodstuff / to prevent infestation or contamination of the cargo;
- Particularly attention is paid to the condition of the covers, to have working devices for opening and closing, to be with strong and tight tightings.
After completion of the inspection an internationally recognized photo certificate is issued, guaranteeing the condition of the cargo spaces and with an opinion on the suitability for loading
OFF/ON HIRE INSPECTION
Inspection of vessels prior to the vessel going on/off hire and
issuance of a detailed photo certificate with the findings.