{"id":2843,"date":"2025-11-07T08:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T01:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:08:04","slug":"%f0%9f%9b%b3%ef%b8%8f-cargo-hold-watertightness-inspection-by-ultrasonic-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/%f0%9f%9b%b3%ef%b8%8f-cargo-hold-watertightness-inspection-by-ultrasonic-test\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udef3\ufe0f CARGO HOLD WATERTIGHTNESS INSPECTION BY ULTRASONIC TEST"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\ud83d\udd39<\/strong> Importance of Watertightness Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n

The watertightness of cargo holds is a crucial factor that directly affects the safety and preservation of cargo during sea transportation<\/strong>.
\nEven a small, undetected gap can allow seawater or rainwater to penetrate into the hold, causing moisture, corrosion, or cargo damage \u2014 particularly with dry or moisture-sensitive cargoes<\/strong> such as steel, cement, machinery, or agricultural products.
\nSuch leakage not only results in material loss<\/strong> but also leads to claims, operational delays, and insurance disputes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd39<\/strong> Ultrasonic Testing \u2013 The International Standard Solution\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Replacing traditional hose tests that are time-consuming, messy, and less accurate, the Ultrasonic Tightness Test<\/strong> has become the international standard (IMO, IACS)<\/strong> for assessing the watertight integrity of cargo holds.
\nThis modern method provides fast, accurate, and non-destructive detection<\/strong> of even the smallest leaks, without affecting the vessel\u2019s structure or coating.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\ud83c\udfaf<\/strong> Objectives of Ultrasonic Tightness Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n