Marine Survey Services
Container Inspection Survey
Independent inspection of empty and loaded containers to determine structural condition, cargo safety, and compliance throughout the logistics chain.
Independent inspection of empty and loaded containers to determine structural condition, cargo safety, and compliance throughout the logistics chain.
Container inspections are conducted to assess the physical condition, structural integrity, and cargo-worthiness of containers at critical stages of transportation, storage, and handling.
Empty container inspections are carried out prior to cargo stuffing to ensure the container is structurally sound, clean, dry, and fit for purpose. This inspection minimizes the risk of cargo contamination, damage, and subsequent claims.
Surveyors examine container floors, walls, roof panels, doors, locking mechanisms, and CSC markings to identify dents, corrosion, holes, contamination, or previous repairs.
GOH container inspections are conducted to ensure hanger systems, rails, brackets, and suspension fittings are properly installed and secured. Particular attention is given to cleanliness, alignment, and load balance to prevent garment deformation or collapse during transit.
Surveyors verify container condition, internal fittings, airflow arrangements, and overall suitability for high-value garment cargo.
Loaded container inspections are conducted during or after stuffing to verify cargo condition, packing quality, weight distribution, securing arrangements, and container integrity.
The inspection ensures cargo is properly stowed, secured, and protected against movement, moisture ingress, and external damage during transit. Seal numbers, container condition, and visible cargo status are documented for commercial and insurance purposes.
Damaged container inspections are carried out to assess structural defects, deformation, corrosion, holes, door malfunctions, or impact damage affecting the container’s seaworthiness and cargo safety.
The inspection identifies the extent, cause, and location of damage, evaluates its impact on cargo protection, and determines whether the container is fit for continued use, repair, or rejection. Findings are documented with photographs and measurements for operational, legal, and insurance reference.
Our inspections provide clear, factual documentation to support cargo integrity, loss prevention, and dispute resolution.
