Baltic controlDamage Survey
Includes a detailed description of damages caused to vessel’s hull, machinery or other «onboard» equipment; description of repair work, evidenced with photos. Upon the Client’s request, calculation of general losses and repair expenses can be performed.
Hatch covers watertightness test
Is used to ascertain whether ship’s hatch seals and covers are watertight. The test is performed before loading. Water or chalk is sprayed vigorously on all areas of the hatch cover joints and hold seal areas. The process usually takes half an hour after which the hatch covers are opened and the empty holds are inspected for water ingress. Then the surveyor accepts or rejects the vessel for loading. Often the test is conducted in conjunction with the vessel’s technical condition survey.
Holds / Tank Readiness / Cleanliness Inspection
Thorough visual examination of holds’ inner surfaces and hatch covers before loading to determine whether they are suitable for carriage of the intended cargo and meet internationally accepted cargo transportation norms and requirements. Specified requirements of the customer for cleanliness are also taken into consideration. Each hold is individually inspected, accepted or rejected by the attending surveyor. The inspection is supported with corresponding certificates and photos.
On / Off Hire Survey
Inspection of the current condition of cargo holds, hatches, loading gear etc. prior to change of owners, time charter etc. The findings are summarized in a detailed Final Report with photos that can be delivered via email or by DHL Express. Bunker survey of a vessel is often performed in conjunction with on/off-hire survey. The survey is provided with Bunker Survey Certificate that can be delivered via email or by DHL Express.
Sealing / Unsealing Hatch Covers & Entries
applying/breaking seals to/from every access to cargo compartments of a vessel to prevent unauthorized access to the vessel’s cargo compartments. The work is followed by issuing of «Hold Closure Seal Certificate» with a detailed description of each seal location.
Salinity Test
Solution of silver nitrate is used to determine the presence of chloride deposits on hold’s internal steel surfaces prior to loading a cargo of steel products in order to prevent possible salt contamination of the cargo. On request “Holds Salinity Test Certificate” is issued in addition to Final Report. The test could also be performed as a part of On-Hire Condition Survey.
Draft Survey
to determine bulk cargo quantity by means of observing draft marks of a vessel before and after loading/discharge and carrying out certain calculations taking into account the ship’s hydrostatic data and some other key factors, such as sea water density, changes in quantity of ballast between initial and final draft readings, sea conditions at the time of survey (pitches and swell) and others.We perform permanent control under loading operations at all stages of loading/discharge from initial draft survey to final draft survey. Also upon client’s request intermediate draught survey can be arranged.The survey is performed in accordance with the guidelines and rules as set by the U.N. /ECE Uniform Code of Standards and Procedures for the Performance of Draught Surveys. We use internationally recognized methods and modern equipment for measuring the necessary variables for an accurate outcome.Report includes draft calculations and a tank sounding report for the ballast / fresh water or fuel tanks with a Letter of Reserve, if necessary.
Cargo Damage Survey
We estimate the extent of damage, strive to find out the root cause of the damage and examine the possibilities for repair, in order that the cargo may be accepted suitable for use without detriment. The survey includes a detailed report evidenced with photos.
Tally Service
cargo piece count while loading or discharging, supported by daily tally reports and Final Tally Report. Paint separation or marking of the cargo loaded/discharged can also be performed. If required, we can monitor weather conditions during loading, to insure that the cargo is not damaged by inclement weather conditions.
Pre-loading Cargo Survey
Is inspection of general condition of various kinds of cargo before and/or during loading with noting any visible damages, physical defects, and structural abnormalities of goods. Our findings are endorsed by the Master of a vessel and inserted into Bills of Lading / Mate’s Receipts. The survey is provided with preliminary and final reports with photos.
Quantity / Quality Verification of Goods
Includes visual quality inspections, taking samples, packing and shipment of samples for further quality analysis at a laboratory. Attending during the whole loading or discharging operations to make sure that the cargo is properly handled and rejecting the cargo that doesn’t meet the agreed specifications. The survey is followed by issuing of Certificate of Quality/Quantity that can be delivered via email or by DHL Express.
Re-Weighing
Checkup of cargo weight by re-weighing each railway wagon, road truck or other means of conveyance using shore scales on terminal during loading/discharging operations, supported by re-weighing calculations and tables, determination of average weight of bags, boxes etc.; issuing of Weight Certificate that can be delivered via email or by DHL Express.
Superintendence of Dry Bulk Cargo
Attending during the whole period of loading / discharge of grains, oilseeds, and pulses to make sure that weight and contractual quality of the product is maintained at all stages. Any irregularities are investigated and reported. Baltic Control Ltd is a registered Superintendent of GAFTA; our surveyors have an extensive experience in such inspections
Supervision of Loading / Discharging Operations
Involves 24 hour control over cargo operations, noting all stoppages, rejecting cargo that does not comply with Principal’s instructions, contractual specification, or mutually agreed Standards of specification and quality. The inspection is supported with daily and final reports with photographs.
Bunker Survey/sampling
Is establishing of quantity of all bunkers on board at time of survey that involves:
Pre-delivery tank measurements on both the bunker tanker and the receiving vessel;
Proper fuel sampling procedures;
Post-delivery tank measurements on bunker tanker and receiving vessel;
Photos on sampling;
Re-calculation of quantity delivered and received based on tested density;
Detailed report
OBQ / ROB Measurements
Survey includes accurate measurements of liquid remained in ship’s tanks, associated pipes and pumps after discharge. On completion of the survey we issue OBQ/ROB calculation report.
Quantity Survey on Shore and Rail Tanks
Is determination of the quantity loaded/discharged by measurement and calculation simultaneously on board vessels and in shore tanks/ railway wagons.
Ullage soundings
Are carried out to determine quantity of liquid cargo contained in the vessel’s tanks. The survey is followed by report with all necessary calculations and Certificate of Quantity that can be delivered via email or by DHL Express.
Dunnage/separation inspection
Includes checking that there is wooden dunnage in sufficient quantity and of appropriate dimensions, measuring wooden boards if requested, making sure that the dunnage is free from any rot, insects and bark with rejecting the ones, if any. The findings are summed up in a detailed report with photos.
Fruit & Vegetables Inspection
Temperature, grading, condition and etc. inspection of Fruit & Vegetables
Inland Warehouse / Silo Cargo Inspection
Baltic Control Ltd performs thorough checkup of grain warehouses/storage silos assessing storage conditions along with the physical characteristics of the grain stored. The inspection is followed by detailed report with photos.
Laboratory services
The laboratory operate under stringent quality control protocols that exceed industry compliance requirements. As with our inspection services the laboratories are available 24/7 to maximize our customer service.Our laboratory performs analyses according to EEC, USDA, GOST, BIPEA, ICC, AACC standards for various products such as grain, pulses, oilseeds and some other.