Hold & hatch inspection
Cargo reaches its destination free from contamination and damage when the vessel hold is verified before loading. Hold and hatch inspection confirms that load compartments are clean, dry and structurally sound, so operations managers gain full confidence in vessel hold readiness. Control Union performs these inspections with deep bulk commodity knowledge, keeping financial settlement risks and quarantine exposure under control.
Compliance and control through hold and hatch inspection
Control Union holds an independent, accredited position in the supply chain. This accreditation gives organisations verifiable proof of inspection quality, which directly strengthens risk management and protects the financial settlement of cargo transactions. Decades of hands-on experience with bulk raw materials translate into inspectors who recognise commodity-specific contamination risks before loading begins. The result is documented assurance that stands up to trade agreement requirements and regulatory scrutiny.
Protect cargo integrity with insight and certainty
Hold cleanliness verified to commodity level
Inspectors confirm the hold is dry, clean and free from rust, rust flakes and paint that could harm or discolour the cargo.
Hatch opening and closing performance checked
Hold and hatch inspection verifies proper mechanical operation of hatch covers, preventing water ingress and structural failures during transit.
High-pressure hose test for watertightness
A hose test applies high water pressure to hatch covers and gaskets, identifying tightness defects before cargo is placed at risk.
Ultrasonic leak detection services
Ultrasonic testing overcomes hose test limitations and can be carried out when holds are already loaded, locating leak points with precision.
Specialist bulk commodity knowledge
Deep technical knowledge of many types of bulk raw materials means inspectors assess contamination and compatibility risks specific to each cargo type.
The proof to your promise
Operational certainty at scale
Control Union combines inspection, logistics coordination and laboratory analysis into one reliable contact point for hold and hatch inspection.
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One central point of contact in the supply chain reduces coordination effort by integrating inspections, sampling and transport alignment in a single workflow.
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A large, flexible organisation supports 24/7 operations, peak demand and complex logistical scenarios without compromising inspection reliability.
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With a global presence in more than 80 countries, Control Union mobilises inspectors close to the vessel location, keeping scheduling fast and practical.
The proof to your promise
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Control Union drives global trade forward. As an international and independent partner, we support traders, producers, brands, and logistics service providers in managing risk and safeguarding quality at every step of the supply chain.
From raw material to final product, from processes and systems to installations, we provide insight, assurance, and trust in every link of the chain. We do this through inspections and audits, certification and verification, laboratory analyses, and pest management.
Our global network of experts are embedded in international supply chains across dozens of sectors, including agriculture, food & feed, energy & biofuels, forestry, construction & infrastructure, textiles, maritime, and on- and offshore.
Together, we build future-proof supply chains and confidence in global trade!