Break / Bulk Cargoes Holds Condition Survey/Inspection

A break bulk cargoes holds condition survey procedure and actions of AIM Control's is aimed at helping ship-master, cargo officers, marine superintendents and chartering understand the requirement of ship's cargo holds preparation before loading of break and bulk cargoes.

Superficial condition inspections and testing of cargo hold hatch covers.
Some country's legal is strictly on ships cargo holds to be safety and good condition for loading of cargo in bulk as Australia's standards.

The ship surveyor of AIM who will be consulted and recommended to Master for upgrade of preparation her holds for loading grain in Australia as loose scale, scrap, loose paint, debris / dust to be removed at discharging port.

What is ship cargo holds? is a place to store goods transported on a ship.

What are cargo hold inspection and purpose at AIM Group?

What is the purpose of cargo hold inspection?

Ensure that the hold is free of rust or paint chips that could contaminate or discolor your cargo. Provide assurance that the hold is free of previous cargo remnants, including inaccessible areas.

The holds must be clean from previous cargo residue, odours, insects, loose rust scale and paint flakes. Atmospheric rusting of exposed steel is generally accepted. Prior to loading, holds must be clean-swept, washed down with fresh water, dried and well-ventilated.

The hatch covers must be watertight.

Referring to the cargo hold condition survey before loading done by AIM Group’s marine surveyor

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