Cleanliness Supervision: Pre-loading Suitability of Cargo Spaces
Pre-loading suitability of cargo spaces is vital to avoid contamination claims and cargo rejection. Our comprehensive cleanliness supervision services ensure that your cargo spaces meet the highest standards for sensitive agricultural and food-grade commodities, protecting your investment and maintaining product integrity.
With extensive experience in cargo space inspection across vessels, tanks, and containers, we provide the independent verification you need to ensure compliance with charter party and insurance requirements while preventing costly contamination issues.
Inspection Procedures
- Visual cleanliness surveys of holds, tanks and containers
- Verification of previous cargo compatibility
- Hatch cover tightness testing where required
- Moisture and odour checks
- Structural integrity screening
We Certify That
Our cleanliness supervision services provide comprehensive certification that cargo spaces meet all necessary requirements for safe and compliant loading operations. We ensure your cargo spaces are ready to receive sensitive commodities while meeting all contractual and regulatory obligations.
Fit to Receive
Sensitive Commodities
Cargo spaces are fit to receive sensitive agricultural and food-grade commodities with proper cleanliness standards.
Charter Party
Compliance
Cleanliness and suitability comply with charter party requirements and contractual obligations for cargo loading.
Insurance Requirements
Met
All insurance requirements are satisfied with documented evidence of cargo space suitability and cleanliness verification.
Frequently asked questions
Pre-loading cleanliness inspection is vital to avoid contamination claims and cargo rejection. It ensures that cargo spaces are suitable for sensitive agricultural and food-grade commodities, preventing costly disputes and protecting the quality and value of your cargo throughout transportation.
We conduct cleanliness surveys for all types of cargo spaces including vessel holds, tanks, containers, barges, and specialized storage facilities. Our inspectors are experienced with various cargo space configurations and understand the specific requirements for different commodity types.
We review cargo space history and documentation to verify that previous cargoes are compatible with the intended new cargo. This includes checking for potential contamination risks, residue issues, and ensuring that proper cleaning procedures have been followed between different cargo types.
When required, we conduct hatch cover tightness testing using ultrasonic or chalk testing methods to verify the weathertightness of cargo holds. This ensures protection against water ingress, moisture damage, and contamination during sea transit, particularly important for moisture-sensitive commodities.
We perform comprehensive moisture and odour checks using specialized equipment and sensory evaluation. This includes checking for dampness, condensation, unusual smells, and any signs of previous cargo residues that could affect the quality of sensitive agricultural or food-grade commodities.
Yes, we provide comprehensive certification documenting that cargo spaces meet cleanliness and suitability requirements for charter party and insurance purposes. Our reports include detailed findings, photographic evidence, and clear certification statements accepted by insurers and contractual parties.
