Container Surveys
Structural integrity and cargo-worthiness, verified
A container's condition directly affects the safety and integrity of the cargo inside it. Vetko inspects containers for structural soundness, watertightness and cargo-worthiness, before stuffing, on receipt, or when damage is suspected.
Our reports give shippers, forwarders and insurers a clear, photographic basis for accepting, rejecting or claiming on a unit, and for verifying compliance with carriage requirements.
Scope of work
What this survey covers.
- Structural inspection
- Cargo worthiness assessment
- Damage reporting
- Compliance verification
What you receive
Clear, evidential deliverables.
- Container inspection report per unit
- Cargo-worthiness determination
- Damage schedule with photographs
- Compliance / suitability statement
- Repair recommendations where applicable
The container surveys process
- WP-01
Unit identification
Container numbers, types and seals are recorded against documentation.
- WP-02
Structural inspection
Frame, panels, floor, doors and seals are checked for integrity and watertightness.
- WP-03
Cargo-worthiness check
We confirm the unit is fit to carry the intended cargo safely.
- WP-04
Reporting
Findings are issued with a clear suitable / not-suitable determination.
Who commissions this
- Freight forwarders
- Shippers
- Cargo owners
- Marine insurers
- Logistics companies
Frequently asked
Can you inspect before stuffing?+
Yes. A pre-stuffing inspection confirms the unit is clean, dry, watertight and cargo-worthy before goods are loaded.
Do you assess reefer containers?+
We inspect the structural condition of reefer units and verify documented pre-trip inspection records where required.
Related services
All servicesCommission a container surveys survey
Tell us the vessel, cargo and port. Vetko Surveys will mobilise and report, promptly and independently.