Transporting high-value, over-dimensional, and critical project cargo requires meticulous engineering review, precise stowage planning, and strict adherence to maritime securing standards. MP Inspection provides independent 3rd-party project cargo inspection, heavy lift loading supervision, and lashing approval services for EPC contractors, freight forwarders, charterers, and P&I Clubs worldwide.
Key Services & Operational Scope
- Pre-Load Technical Engineering & Method Statement Audits
- Technical review of cargo stowage plans, lifting procedures, and stability calculations prior to vessel arrival.
- Route feasibility assessments, berth suitability audits, and crane capacity verification at loading/discharging ports.
- Inspection of vessel deck strength, dunnage distribution, and load-spreading calculations.
- Lifting Operations & Crane Supervision
- On-site monitoring of tandem lifting, shore crane setups, and vessel crane operations.
- Physical inspection of lifting gear, spreader bars, slings, shackles, and grommets for valid class certification and integrity.
- Risk mitigation during critical maneuvering, ballasting, and deck transfer sequences.
- Lashing, Securing & Cargo Hold Approval
- Rigorous oversight of lashing application, welding of stopper plates, and turnbuckle tensioning.
- Calculation of acceleration forces, tipping moments, and sliding risks based on weather and sea state projections.
- Official issuance of Lashing & Cargo Securing Approval Certificates prior to vessel departure.
- Discharge Supervision & Outturn Surveys
- Supervision of unlashing and discharging operations at destination ports.
- Detailed damage inspection and outturn condition reporting for high-value machinery, transformers, and industrial equipment.
- Joint survey representation for claims prevention and liability distribution.
International Standards & Compliance
Our project cargo survey procedures strictly comply with international marine engineering guidelines:
- IMO CSS Code (Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing)
- DNV-ST-N001 (Marine Operations and Marine Warranty Standard)
- Noble Denton Guidelines for Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Operations
Why Choose MP Inspection?
| Feature | Client Benefit |
| Marine Warranty Compliant | Rigorous documentation recognized by underwriters, insurers, and charterers. |
| Risk & Delay Elimination | Proactive verification of lifting gear and deck loading limits to prevent port accidents. |
| End-to-End Field Coverage | Continuous surveyor presence from initial lifting prep to final lashing sign-off. |
Request a Project Cargo Survey
Safeguard your critical project shipments and ensure structural compliance. Contact our heavy lift operations team today.