STEEL PRE-LOAD SURVEY
Independent Inspection of Steel Products Before Loading
A Steel Pre-Load Survey is carried out to verify the apparent condition of steel products before loading on board the vessel. Recommended remarks are prepared for each Mate's Receipt to reflect the apparent condition of the cargo before loading.
The pre-load survey may also include testing of the cargo for possible previous contact with salt water using a Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) solution.
WHEN REQUIRED
An independent Steel Pre-Load Survey is carried out before loading to document the apparent condition of steel products and minimise the risk of cargo claims at the discharge port.
Observed damage, surface rust, packaging defects and broken strappings are identified before shipment, and appropriate remarks are prepared, as recommendations for inclusion in the relevant Mate's Receipt or Bill of Lading.
SERVICE INCLUDES
- Inspection of hot rolled steel products: HRC1, HRP2, HRS3
- Inspection of cold rolled steel products: CRC4, CRS5
- Inspection of structural steel products: WR6, SR7
- Inspection of prime steel products: billets and slabs
- Inspection of steel pipes
- Inspection of steel products at open port storages and warehouses before loading
- Estimation of surface rust condition
- Estimation of damage, dents, deformations, broken strappings, damage to packing, etc.
- Testing of rusted steel surfaces with a Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) solution for possible previous contact with salt water
- Verification of cargo segregation by shipment or Bill of Lading
- Preparation of cargo remarks for Mate's Receipts and Bills of Lading
- Supervision of loading operations and cargo handling
- Recording of any damage occurring during loading
- Comprehensive photographic documentation
- Preparation of detailed inspection reports
REPORTING
A detailed Final Survey Report is issued together with comprehensive photographic documentation, copies of Mate's Receipts and Brief Survey Reports. The report includes cargo descriptions, identification details, observed damages and survey remarks for each cargo consignment.
Abbreviations:
1 HRC - Hot Rolled Coils
2 HRP - Hot Rolled Plates
3 HRS - Hot Rolled Sheets
4 CRC - Cold Rolled Coils
5 CRS - Cold Rolled Sheets
6 WR - Wire Rods in Coils
7 SR - Steel Reinforcing Bars in bundles