PRE-LOADING SURVEY FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLAT RACK CONTAINER – M/V ZIM ALBATROSS, CMIT PORT

VM CONTROL – Trusted inspection before international shipment

Transporting heavy equipment on Flat Rack containers (FR) requires meticulous preparation at every stage, especially the Pre-loading Survey. At Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) – a key deep-water port in Southern Vietnam that handles major shipping lines such as M/V ZIM ALBATROSS – Viet Marine Control JSC (VM CONTROL) has been trusted to conduct pre-loading inspection for heavy industrial cargo prior to export, ensuring full compliance with international safety and technical standards.

🎯 Objectives of Pre-loading Inspection

  • Ensure cargo condition and compatibility with FR container and vessel requirements

  • Monitor the entire loading and securing process at CMIT port

  • Verify compliance with technical standards, lifting plans, and lashing specifications

  • Provide official inspection documentation for shipping lines, insurers, or cargo owners

📋 Inspection Process by VM CONTROL

1. Cargo Condition Check

  • Inspect for surface damage, deformation, oil leakage, or marking inconsistencies

  • Measure actual dimensions and verify gross weight against documents

2. Flat Rack Container Assessment

  • Check container ID, floorboards, frame integrity, and lashing points

  • Confirm safe structural condition for transport

3. Loading and Lifting Supervision

  • Monitor lifting process from yard to FR container and onto the vessel

  • Ensure accurate positioning and proper center of gravity alignment

4. Lashing and Securing Review

  • Inspect securing tools: chains, lashing belts, wooden blocks, welding points

  • Confirm compliance with ISO 3874, CSC standards, or custom client requirements

5. Photographic Documentation

  • Capture key steps: pre-lift, on FR, after lashing

  • Label and archive photo records in the final report

6. Final Inspection Report

  • Prepare a full technical report with measurements, photos, and findings

  • Signed by VM CONTROL’s authorized surveyor and submitted to the client

✅ Why Choose VM CONTROL?

  • Experienced in handling heavy industrial cargo, steel structures, and modular units

  • Deep understanding of international transport standards and shipping line requirements

  • Timely presence at CMIT – available 24/7 according to vessel schedule

  • Detailed, legally valid reports used for insurance, claims, or client handover

📞 Contact Us for Inspection Services

VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY – VM CONTROL
📍 Address: 1831/10/9 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Quarter 2, Nha Be Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline (On-site Support): +84 981600440 / +84 918114742
📧 Email: phongcskhgiamdinhhanghaiviet@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn

VM CONTROL – Accuracy at every step, safety for every shipment.
Don’t let small errors cause major shipping delays – let VM CONTROL ensure your cargo is ready from the ground up.