Necessary documents to be prepared in case of cargo damages

Necessary documents to be prepared in case of cargo damages

In case of cargo damage, the Master is requested to prepare his statement, cargo documents, related ISM manual check list and other relevant documents. The following is a list of necessary documents which are usually required to prepare.

A. Damage by rough seas

- Sea Protest

- Deck log book

- Master’s report on navigation to avoid rough seas

B. Shortage

- Letter of Protest

- Draft survey report

- Ullage report

- Dry certificate

C. Contamination

- Pre-loading tank inspection certificate

- Stowage plan

- Report on method of tank cleaning

D. Heat damage

- Chief engineer’s report on heating of fuel oil

- Stowage plan

E. Over-ripen of or cold damage to refrigerated cargo and defrost damage to frozen cargo

- Report on pre-loading condition of cargo

- Temperature record during the voyage

- Ventilation record during the voyage

Source: Capt. Le Van Tung