FLAG STATE INSPECTIONS - MANDATORY ANNUAL SURVEYS

IAMSA GROUP INTERNATIONAL have nominated surveyors dedicated to Annual Safety Inspections (ASI) for the Liberia, Vanuatu, Dominica and Marshall Island Government in Sweden,Chile, Uruguay and Argentina.

Annual Safety Inspections are conducted to ensure that each vessel:

Have all required certificates with valid dates on board.
Is properly manned and equipped for her intended trade.
Has a crew with proper credentials and versed in the correct procedures during fire and boat drills.
Complies with minimum standards and all IMO conventions to which Panama is a signatory.
Reflects acceptable conditions of safety in regards to all spaces and gear.
In order to comply with annual safety inspections, IMD will be pleased to offer you the following services:

Annual safety inspections (ASI) for Liberia, Panama, Marshall Island and Commonwealth of Dominica.
20 years special inspection

CARGO PRE SHIPMENT

The Pre-Shipment inspection is a procedure requested by both sides of the sale process (exporters and importers of goods), in order to guarantee the quantity and quality of the merchandise or goods that are been traded, in accordance with the contract specifications.

The inspection should be performed before the products have been exported to the country or destination of the consignee. We at IBS Cargo & Quality focus our inspection on three key factors:

The effective package and labeling of the products
The condition of the container where the merchandise will be stowage.
The adequate transport system according to the characteristics of the product or merchandise.
We act in a preventive way, in order to minimized claims. Therefore, our inspections consists of four (4) steps to verify every detail:

Preliminary: In which we identity the container and establish the details of the inspection.
Conditions: In which we evaluate the conditions of the product or merchandise before those products are fitted in the container.
Main: Where the conditions as the product or merchandise is located in the container is determined.
Conclusions: Where the quantities and times of the inspection are settled and noted, and the recommendations brought out.
After all the steps are completed a report is prepared with all of the information taken, including at least six (6) pictures of the process.

Our objective is to prevent any damages of the merchandise or products due to any cause during the Pre-Shipment process, in order to correct it and reduce any possible conflicts between the exporter and the consignee.

ISM CODE CERTIFICATION

The International Safety Management Code (ISM) is now compulsory for all passengerships, oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and high-speed cargo craft of 500 grt and over engaged on international voyages. The code will be compulsory for other cargoships and mobile drilling units of 500 grt and above on July 1, 2002.

MARINE SURVEYORS

Surveys marine vessels and watercraft, such as ships, boats, tankers, and dredges, to ascertain condition of hull, machinery, equipment, and equipage, and to determine repairs required for vessel to meet requirements for insuring: Examines underwater section of hull while ship is drydocked to ascertain conditions that indicate repairs are required. Takes readings on tailshaft and tailshaft bearings. Inspects condition of propellers, rudders, and sea valves. Inspects above waterline section of ship, such as hatchways, freeing ports, ventilators, bulkheads, fittings, and attachments, for compliance with operating standards, and compliance with standards for protection of crew. Observes operating tests on machinery and equipment and inspects opened up machinery for interior condition. Observes testing of cargo gear for compliance with testing standards and issues or endorses certificate for gear tested. Prepares reports on types of surveys conducted, recommended actions and repairs, or conditions remedied. Submits report to client.