Based in Walvis Bay, Namibia

Navigating your cargo — delivering your trust

Professional container vanning, cargo surveying, and thermal imaging certification for bulk and bagged commodities. Carrier-ready documentation, every time.

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6+Years in industry
MSC & MACSAccepted by
CAONAssociation member
SAMTRACSafety qualified

Core services

Everything your shipment needs

From pre-load inspection to carrier-ready certificates — we handle the full vanning and survey process for coal, charcoal, and bagged commodities.

Container vanning & supervision

Supervised loading to ensure correct stowage, palletisation, and segregation — preventing contamination or shifting during transit.

Cargo surveying & documentation

Full visual and thermal inspection with photographic evidence and written surveyor statements suitable for shipping lines and insurers.

Thermal infrared imaging

FLIR-integrated scans using Ulefone Armor 27T Pro. Annotated IR photos with temperature readings embedded directly in your certificate.

Coal & charcoal packaging verification

Verify multiwall/fire-resistant bags, correct palletisation, and container lining and dunnage for export compliance.

Sealing & handover

New seal applied and recorded, signed survey certificate issued, complete evidence package delivered to shipper and carrier.


How it works

Our vanning & survey workflow

A clear, repeatable 7-step process from booking to certificate delivery — tailored to each shipping line's requirements.

1

Booking & document check

Receive booking, review bill of lading, packing list, and shipment instructions.

2

Pre-load inspection

Verify packaging, pallets, HS code, and required safety markings before any cargo enters the container.

3

Container preparation

Confirm the container is clean, dry, correctly lined, and ready for stuffing.

4

Supervised vanning

Oversee loading to ensure no overhang, correct dunnage, and all tolerances are met. Staged visible photos taken throughout.

5

Thermal imaging

Infrared images captured at pre-agreed measurement points (top/centre/bottom). Temperatures recorded and annotated.

6

Sealing & labelling

New seal applied, seal number recorded, labels attached as required by the shipping line.

7

Certificate & report delivery

Signed survey certificate with visible photos, IR images, temperature annotations, packaging summary, and seal number — delivered to shipper and carrier.


Why choose us

Built on experience and accountability

A family-run business with deep roots in the Namibian charcoal and shipping industry — combining modern equipment with hands-on expertise.

MSC & MACS accepted

Our survey certificates are accepted by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and MACS in the exact format carriers require.

NOSA SAMTRAC certified

Our team holds the SAMTRAC qualification in occupational health, safety, and risk management.

CAON member

Proud member of the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN), reinforcing our commitment to industry standards.

Shipping line adaptability

Every shipping line has unique requirements. We tailor documentation and processes to match each carrier's standards.

Advanced thermal imaging

Ulefone Armor 27T Pro with FLIR integration — producing the infrared evidence shipping lines demand.

Based in Walvis Bay

Located in Namibia's key shipping hub, on the ground where your cargo needs us most.

Recognised & trusted

Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) logo

Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN)

Proud member — committed to industry standards and best practices in Namibia's charcoal export sector.

MSC & MACS

MSC & MACS Accepted

Survey certificates accepted by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and MACS shipping lines.

NOSA SAMTRAC

NOSA SAMTRAC Certified

Qualified in occupational health, safety, and risk management — meeting international safety standards.

Ready to book a survey?

Get in touch and we'll respond within one business day.

Phone / WhatsApp+264 81 873 5720
Location

Walvis Bay, Namibia

MSC & MACS accepted CAON member NOSA SAMTRAC Family business Walvis Bay based