Comprehensive tamper-prevention and monitoring services protecting your cargo from discharge through loading across Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, and all Nigerian ports.
Cargo loss, contamination, and tampering represent significant financial risks during Nigerian port operations. MSSSL's cargo integrity supervision provides the controls, monitoring, and documentation needed to protect your valuable shipments.
Our service goes beyond simple observation. We implement systematic access controls, maintain continuous custody documentation, and provide real-time reporting of any irregularities. This process-driven approach creates an auditable chain of custody that satisfies cargo owners, charterers, and P&I clubs.
With specialized experience in petroleum products, chemicals, and high-value dry cargo, MSSSL understands the specific vulnerabilities of Nigerian port operations and implements appropriate countermeasures.
Strict control of all personnel access to cargo holds, hatches, tank valves, and manifolds. Nobody enters cargo spaces without authorization, escort, and documentation.
24/7 surveillance of cargo operations including discharge, loading, tank cleaning, gas-freeing, and all critical activities that could affect cargo integrity.
Time-stamped logs documenting all cargo activities, personnel access, seal conditions, and any irregularities. Creates defensible chain of custody.
Immediate reporting and documentation of any tampering attempts, unauthorized access, seal breaches, or cargo discrepancies to Master and shore management.
Comprehensive coverage of all vulnerable points during cargo operations
Control and documentation of all entry to cargo holds, including loading crew, surveyors, inspectors, and other shore personnel.
Monitoring of all tank valves, manifold connections, and pipeline access points to prevent unauthorized discharge or contamination.
Regular verification of seal integrity on hatches, valves, and access points. Documentation of seal numbers and conditions.
Continuous presence during discharge/loading operations, tank inspections, sampling, and all activities affecting cargo.
Monitoring of cargo measurements, ullage readings, and documentation to detect discrepancies early.
Immediate notification to vessel Master and cargo interests of any suspicious activities or anomalies.
Crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products. Specialized monitoring of tank operations, manifold connections, and loading/discharge procedures.
Industrial chemicals, liquefied petroleum gas, and specialized cargoes requiring enhanced contamination prevention and safety protocols.
High-value containerized shipments requiring seal verification, access control, and documentation of container movements and conditions.
Grains, minerals, steel products, and other bulk commodities vulnerable to theft, contamination, or quantity discrepancies during discharge.
Cargo losses in Nigerian ports can reach 2-5% of cargo value. Our supervision services have documented loss prevention exceeding 10x the service cost.
Many marine insurers require or recommend protective supervision for high-risk ports. Our documentation supports insurance claims and demonstrates due diligence.
Time-stamped custody logs provide legal evidence in cargo shortage disputes, contamination claims, and theft investigations.
Visible professional supervision deters opportunistic theft and creates accountability among shore personnel handling your cargo.
Cargo integrity supervision is a comprehensive service that monitors and documents all cargo handling operations to prevent tampering, theft, or contamination. This includes access control to holds and hatches, valve monitoring, seal verification, and continuous custody documentation throughout discharge and loading operations.
MSSSL prevents cargo tampering through multi-layered controls: physical access restriction to holds, hatches, and valves; continuous monitoring of critical operations; escort of shore personnel; time-stamped documentation of all activities; and immediate reporting of any irregularities to the vessel Master and shore management.
MSSSL supervises all cargo types including petroleum products (crude oil, gasoline, diesel), chemicals, liquefied gases, dry bulk commodities, containerized cargo, and break-bulk shipments. We have specialized experience with high-value and theft-prone cargoes in Nigerian ports.
Many P&I clubs and cargo underwriters require or strongly recommend cargo integrity supervision for Nigerian port calls, particularly for petroleum products and high-value cargoes. Our audit-grade documentation meets P&I club requirements and supports insurance claims if needed.
Combine cargo supervision with other protective services for comprehensive vessel protection
24/7 vessel security presence providing visible deterrence and operational monitoring alongside cargo supervision.
Learn More →Coordination with port authorities, agents, and terminals to support cargo security operations.
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Learn More →Contact MSSSL today for professional cargo integrity supervision services. Available 24/7 for deployment across all Nigerian ports.
