Ana Sayfa . Container Damage & Condition Survey Services

Container Damage & Condition Survey Services

Ensuring cargo transport units are structurally sound, weather-tight, and compliant with international shipping regulations is essential to protecting high-value freight and minimizing intermodal liability. MP Inspection provides independent 3rd-party container condition surveys, damage evaluations, and repair cost estimates for shipping lines, container leasing companies, freight forwarders, and marine underwriters worldwide.

Key Services & Operational Scope

  1. IICL Standard Damage Assessment & Repair Estimates
  • Physical inspection of dry van, open top, flat rack, and tank containers following IICL (Institute of International Container Lessors) standards.
  • Accurate appraisal of structural damage to corner posts, side panels, floorboards, roof sheets, cross members, and door gaskets.
  • Technical review and verification of repair estimate quotes (Estimates of Repair) from depot repair shops to prevent overbilling.
  1. CSC Safety Plate & Structural Compliance Audits
  • Audit of International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) safety approval plates.
  • Structural integrity checks to ensure containers meet maximum gross weight and stacking capability standards for ocean transit.
  • Inspection of twist-lock pockets, corner castings, and lashing points for safe intermodal handling.
  1. Refrigerated Container (Reefer) Technical Inspections
  • Physical and structural condition assessment of reefer container bodies, insulation panels, and T-bar flooring.
  • Technical oversight of machinery operational status, set-point temperature logs, power cable integrity, and airflow efficiency.
  • Pre-trip inspection (PTI) verification and cargo damage investigation due to reefer mechanical failure or temperature deviation.
  1. On-Hire / Off-Hire & Container Depot Inspections
  • Comprehensive condition reporting during container leasing handovers (On-Hire) and returns (Off-Hire).
  • Clear distinction between operational wear-and-tear and actionable structural damage.
  • Issuance of official Container Seaworthiness & Condition Certificates for depot management and shipping lines.

International Standards & Compliance

Our container inspection and auditing procedures adhere to global intermodal transport guidelines:

  • IICL-6 (Institute of International Container Lessors Inspection Criteria)
  • CSC Convention (International Convention for Safe Containers / IMO)
  • ISO 1496 (Specification and Testing of Series 1 Freight Containers)

Why Choose MP Inspection?

Feature Client Benefit
IICL Certified Standards Globally recognized damage classification protecting against inflated depot repair bills.
Reefer Loss Prevention Detailed technical audits preventing temperature-sensitive cargo spoilage and claims.
Independent Intermodal Reports Defensible evidence for claims between cargo owners, leasing companies, and carriers.

Request a Container Survey

Protect your intermodal assets and ensure container seaworthiness. Contact our logistics inspection team today.