In international maritime transport, containers are the primary means of carrying import and export cargoes. However, to ensure absolute safety of cargo throughout the sea voyage – where risks such as heavy waves, strong winds, and severe vibrations are always present – performing lashing (cargo securing) in accordance with technical standards is a crucial factor.
To meet customer requirements, VM CONTROL has carried out the supervision and issuance of lashing certificates directly at the customer’s warehouse, prior to the containers being delivered to the port and loaded onto the vessel.
SCOPE OF WORK
In this job, VM CONTROL’s surveyors undertook the following tasks:
1. Inspection of container condition and lashing platform
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Assessed the container’s condition (structure, flooring, walls, water-tightness, load capacity).
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Verified that the warehouse platform and environment were suitable for safe lashing operations.
2. Supervision of cargo loading and stowage
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Monitored the loading process into the container to ensure proper weight distribution and avoid imbalance of the center of gravity.
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Recorded the cargo condition prior to lashing.
3. Supervision and technical assessment of lashing
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Inspected lashing materials and equipment: belts, steel wires, turnbuckles, wooden blocks, airbags, and bracing bars.
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Supervised the lashing method: securing points, tightening force, bracing techniques, ensuring full compliance with international standards (IMO, ISO 3874, TCVN).
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Provided recommendations and corrective actions whenever non-conformities were detected.
4. Certification of lashing
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Upon confirming that the cargo was safely and securely fastened, VM CONTROL issued the Lashing Certificate.
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This certificate holds legal value for submission to shipping lines, insurance companies, and other related parties.
BENEFITS TO THE CUSTOMER
By choosing VM CONTROL’s lashing supervision and certification service, customers are ensured of:
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Absolute cargo safety throughout international transportation.
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Compliance with international standards and requirements of shipping lines and insurers.
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Minimization of risks, losses, disputes, or denial of claims in case of incidents.
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Transparent documentation and certification for trade and legal purposes.
JOB RESULT
The job of supervision and issuance of lashing certificate for containers at the customer’s warehouse was successfully completed by VM CONTROL, on schedule and in full compliance with the technical requirements of the shipping line. The customer gained complete confidence that their valuable shipment would be transported by sea with minimized risks, reaffirming professionalism in logistics operations.
📌 VM CONTROL – Professional in Supervision and Issuance of Lashing Certificates
Office Address: 1831/10/9, Huynh Tan Phat Street, Quarter 2, Nha Be Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline: +84 386 975 387
📧 Email: ngdungnhi.1201@gmail.com