Inspection & Surveying

Independent Minerals inspections are an essential part of the shipment process. The inspection process provides clients with the knowledge that their cargo is independently weighed and inspected for conformity and that the sampling, sample preparation and testing process is completed to international standards for certification.

Commodities inspected include Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Chrome Ore, Coal and Coke, Ferro Alloys, Steel Products, Ferrous and Nonferrous Scrap and Metallurgical Products.

Bulk Commodities Services Include;

• Sampling to International (ISO) Standards and other National Standards according to Client Requirements
• Joint Inspection with other Inspection Organisations or Independent Inspection
• Weighing Supervision
• Sample Preparation
• Independent Physical Testing and Chemical Analysis for Certification
• Certification Services
• Shipment and Umpire Analysis
• Cargo Inspection

Marine Inspection Services include:

• Independent Draft Surveys (for Certification)
• Hold Cargo Cleanliness Inspections
• Cargo Loading/Unloading, Supervision and Final Trimming
• On and Off Hire Surveys
• Independent Ship/Cargo Damage and Repair Surveys
• Ship Vetting to Industry Surveys
• Pre Purchase Surveys (Pre-Shipment Inspection)
• P and I Surveys
• Independent Draft Surveys (for Certification)