🚢 Walvis Bay, Namibia · Est. Since Inception

Independent
Cargo Inspectors

Professional, impartial marine cargo inspection services at the Port of Walvis Bay. Grain, bulk commodities, break-bulk, containers and more — certified accuracy you can trust.

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Cargo ship at port
Marine Vessel Inspection
Grain offloading operations
Grain Offloading Operations
Bulk cargo at port
Bulk Commodity Surveys
What We Do

Marine & Cargo
Inspection Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of independent inspection and survey services covering all aspects of cargo handling at the Port of Walvis Bay and beyond.

Draft Survey
Precise ship draft readings before and after loading/offloading to accurately determine cargo weight — the gold standard for bulk cargo quantity verification.
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Grain Inspection
Full inspection services for wheat, maize, sorghum and other grains including sampling, grading, moisture testing, infestation checks and phytosanitary requirements.
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Container Inspection
Pre-loading and on-receipt container surveys including seal verification, damage assessment, and stuffing/stripping supervision for FCL and LCL cargo.
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Hatch Survey
Hatch condition reports on vessel arrival and departure, documenting any pre-existing damage and cargo residue to protect all parties in the trade.
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Sampling & Analysis
Representative sampling of bulk cargo for laboratory analysis. Coordination with accredited labs for quality certificates accepted internationally.
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Weighbridge & Tally
Independent weighbridge supervision, truck tally services, and outturn reports for all bulk and break-bulk commodities discharged or loaded at port.
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Liquid Bulk / Petroleum
Shore tank ullage surveys, ship tank measurements, temperature and density readings, and quantity calculations for liquid bulk cargoes including petroleum products.
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Break-Bulk & Project Cargo
Condition surveys, lashing and securing inspections, and outturn reports for steel, machinery, vehicles, timber and all general break-bulk cargoes.
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Reefer & Perishables
Temperature monitoring, pre-trip inspections, continuous data logger reading and condition surveys for refrigerated containers and perishable cargo.
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Damage & Loss Assessment
Independent cargo damage surveys for insurers, cargo owners and P&I Clubs. Detailed reports with photographic evidence and causation analysis.
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Transit & Border Inspection
Inspection of transit cargo destined for the SADC hinterland, including sealing, condition documentation and cross-border compliance checks.
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Certificates & Reports
Issuance of quantity and condition certificates, letters of protest, hatch open/close records, time sheets and all documentation required in international trade.
Cargo Types

Commodities We Inspect

Our inspectors are experienced across a wide range of cargo types arriving and departing through Walvis Bay for Namibia and the SADC region.

Wheat
Maize / Corn
Sorghum
Barley
Soya Meal
Sunflower Seed / Meal
Animal Feed
Fishmeal
Fertiliser
Cement & Clinker
Coal
Salt
Steel & Metal Products
Timber & Logs
Petroleum Products
Edible Oils
Mining Concentrates
Containerised Goods
Vehicles / RoRo
Project & Heavy Lift
Why Choose ICI

Your Independent
Eyes at the Port

Independent Cargo Inspectors (ICI) provides impartial, third-party inspection and survey services at the Port of Walvis Bay — one of the most strategically important ports in southern Africa.

We serve importers, exporters, trading companies, shipping lines, freight forwarders, insurance underwriters and P&I Clubs who need reliable, independent verification of cargo quantity and condition.

Our reports are thorough, timely, and stand up to international scrutiny — giving you the confidence to trade with certainty.

24/7
Port Coverage
100%
Independent
SADC
Region Wide
Fast
Report Turnaround

Contact
Our Team

For inspection requests, quotations or general enquiries, reach out to us directly. We respond promptly to all enquiries.

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Contact Person
André Myburgh
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Mobile / WhatsApp
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Email
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Location
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Port of Walvis Bay · Erongo Region

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