In the global maritime and logistics landscape where every voyage involves significant commercial value and inherent risks maintaining rigorous control over cargo quality, quantity, and condition is paramount.

Vinacontrol provides independent marine survey services, empowering businesses to mitigate risks throughout the entire transport journey - from the port of loading to the port of discharge ensuring transactional transparency and full compliance with international standards.

Service Background

Leveraging our ISO/IEC 17020 accredited expertise and an extensive operational network across major seaports, Vinacontrol partners with businesses to:

✔ Verify precise cargo quantity and weight during loading and discharging processes.

✔ Assess the condition of cargo, packaging, and preservation/transportation methods.

✔ Supervise loading and lashing procedures to ensure maritime safety and cargo integrity.

✔ Detect early losses or discrepancies to mitigate commercial disputes.

✔ Issue independent inspection certificates for payment (L/C), insurance, and legal purposes.

Which Commodities Require Marine Survey?

• Dry Bulk Cargo: Coal, minerals, clinker, cement, and high-volume agricultural products.

• Containerized Goods: Consumer goods, machinery, equipment, and raw materials.

• Liquid Cargo: Chemicals, petroleum, and vegetable oils.

• Project & OOG Cargo: Over-dimensional, heavy-lift, and specialized project equipment.

• Industrial Inputs: Energy resources and industrial manufacturing raw materials.

Scope of Services

1. Quantity & Weight Inspection

• Draft Survey

• Tally & Volume Measurement

• Verification of delivered and received quantities between parties

2. Cargo Condition Assessment

• Pre-shipment, In-transit, and Post-discharge Inspections

• Damage & Loss Assessment

3. Loading, Discharging & Lashing Supervision

• Monitoring the entire loading/discharging process

• Stowage & Securing Inspection

• Seaworthiness Assessment

4. Regulatory & Commercial Inspection Services

• Confirming cargo status when discrepancies or conflicts arise

• Providing certificates for L/C payments and insurance claims

• Assisting in specialized inspections and facilitating smooth customs clearance