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Marine Inspection

Loading / Discharging Supervision

Attendance and observation during cargo loading or discharging operations.

Inspection scope

  • Cargo condition
  • Quantity observations
  • Handling
  • Damage
  • Securing
  • Operational records
  • Photographic evidence

Who needs this service

  • Cargo owners and charterers watching operations
  • Shippers of critical or high-value cargo
  • Parties needing independent operational records

How it works

  1. 1
    Confirm supervision scope

    Agree cargo type, operation schedule and what to monitor and record.

  2. 2
    Monitor operations

    Observe loading or discharging, tallying and checking for damage or hazardous practices.

  3. 3
    Record exceptions

    Note any incidents, damage, shortages or procedural concerns with evidence.

  4. 4
    Report

    Deliver an operational report with timelines, tallies and photographic records.

Frequently asked questions

What does loading supervision include?

Monitoring the operation, tallying quantities, checking for damage or risk, and recording exceptions with evidence.

Who typically requests supervision?

Cargo owners, charterers, shippers and insurers who want independent records of the operation.

Independent inspection work is presented as commercial inspection support and should not be read as a statutory, class or flag-administration function.

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