LASHING SUPERVISION & CERTIFICATION SERVICE FOR CONTAINERIZED CARGO – VM CONTROL

Ensuring Cargo Safety According to International Standards

In maritime container transportation, proper lashing (securing) of cargo inside containers is crucial to prevent cargo shifting, damage, or vessel instability during transit. At VIET MARINE CONTROL Joint Stock Company (VM CONTROL), we offer lashing supervision and certification services to ensure that goods are secured firmly, correctly, and in full compliance with international standards, with independent verification by our experienced surveyors.

Service Objectives

  • Ensure cargo is properly lashed before shipment;

  • Verify that the lashing method, materials, and load distribution are correct and compliant;

  • Minimize risks of cargo movement, collapse, or damage during sea transport;

  • Provide independent certification for use in shipping documentation, insurance claims, and carrier liability protection.

Scope of Work

  • Inspect cargo arrangement and position prior to lashing;

  • Supervise the lashing process: equipment used (straps, belts, wood blocks, cam locks, turnbuckles), lashing direction, securing points;

  • Evaluate cargo and container load limits according to CTU Code, ISO standards, and carrier requirements;

  • Document each step with photographs and detailed records;

  • Issue Lashing Certificate for each container upon satisfactory inspection.

Why Lashing Certificates Matter

  • Required by many shipping lines, especially for heavy, oversized, or movable cargo;

  • Acts as official evidence in case of damage claims or liability disputes;

  • Demonstrates that cargo has been secured by trained professionals following recognized standards.

Why Choose VM CONTROL?

  • Qualified surveyors with extensive hands-on experience in lashing supervision;

  • Fast, professional service at major ports: Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Lai, Phu My, Hai Phong, Can Tho, Cam Pha;

  • Lashing certificates accepted by carriers, freight forwarders, and insurance companies;

  • Option to combine with other services such as container inspection, cargo tally, or seal verification.

CONTACT INFORMATION

VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY
📍 Office Address: 1831/10/9, Huynh Tan Phat Street, Quarter 2, Nha Be Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline: +84 981 600 440 / +84 918 114 742
🌐 Website: www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
📧 Email: info@vietmarinecontrol.com.vn