Strict Control – Maximum Safety – Precision in Every Detail
Steel coils are among the most high-risk cargoes in containerized transport due to their heavy weight, off-center gravity, and rolling tendency. Improper securing can cause coils to shift, roll, or impact container walls, resulting in severe cargo damage and substantial claims.
The steel coil lashing supervision service provided by Vietnam Marine Survey Joint Stock Company focuses on controlling every contact point, every securing method, and every technical detail to ensure maximum safety.
1. Risk Characteristics of Steel Coils
- Heavy weight (ranging from several tons to dozens of tons per coil)
- High tendency to roll longitudinally or laterally inside the container
- Smooth metallic surface with low friction
- Susceptible to edge damage, deformation, or core collapse upon impact
👉 Therefore, lashing steel coils is not merely fixing the cargo, but controlling movement in all directions.
2. Core Supervision Principles
🔹 Positioning
- Determine appropriate stowage method: “eye to side” or “eye to sky” depending on cargo characteristics
- Use proper cradles and wooden supports suitable for the load
- Ensure even weight distribution on the container floor
🔹 Blocking & Bracing
- Apply side chocking to prevent rolling
- Reinforce front and rear ends with solid blocking
- Verify the quality and strength of dunnage materials (timber, rubber, composite materials)
🔹 Lashing
- Use high-tensile steel straps or polyester lashings
- Arrange lashing angles properly to counteract shifting forces
- Check tension and integrity of lashing points
🔹 Securing Enhancement
- Use dunnage bags where necessary
- Increase friction using anti-slip materials
- Eliminate dangerous void spaces within the container
3. Scope of On-site Supervision
Our surveyors are present on-site to:
- Inspect container condition prior to loading
- Monitor the entire loading and securing process for each coil
- Assess and adjust lashing arrangements based on actual conditions
- Record comprehensive photos and technical data
- Issue immediate warnings and corrective instructions when risks are identified
4. Value Delivered
- ✔️ Prevention of coil rolling incidents – a leading cause of major cargo losses
- ✔️ Compliance with stringent requirements from carriers and insurers
- ✔️ Enhanced confidence for cargo owners in international transportation
- ✔️ Clear and professional documentation to support claims when necessary
5. Service Commitment
We go beyond routine supervision by:
👉 Proactively controlling risks – intervening in real time – ensuring technical accountability
Each steel coil container is treated as a unique operational case, requiring hands-on experience, deep understanding of cargo behavior, and strict adherence to international standards.
6. Conclusion
For steel coils, even minor mistakes can lead to significant losses. Lashing supervision is therefore not optional—it is a critical requirement to ensure cargo safety and maintain business credibility in the global logistics chain.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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: +84 981 600 440 / +84 918 114 742
🌐 Website: www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
📧 Email: info@vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
🔵 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/vm-control-234252386