🚢 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.

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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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