M/V UNIGLOBE Approved for Wheat Loading in Paranaguá: Cargo Hold Cleaning Completed by Seachios®

Controls, constraints, and reporting discipline

Operational constraints

Cargo hold cleaning at anchorage is executed under real constraints: access routes, utility setup, time windows, and variable visibility. Control comes from disciplined execution rather than rhetoric. The work is managed hold-by-hold, with defined readiness criteria, safe access rules, and structured close-out checks that do not rely on assumptions about concealed conditions.

Separation of responsibilities: Seachios cleaning vs. CARGOWARD inspection and acceptance

For bulk cargo readiness, credibility depends on separating who cleans from who inspects. Seachios® executes the cleaning operation under a defined scope and applies a controlled method sequence (washdown, chemical application, high-pressure hydrojetting, and manual finishing where required). CARGOWARD® then attends as an independent inspecting party to verify cleanliness and suitability against the declared cargo and to record the acceptance outcome within the inspection scope.

This separation matters to shipowners, charterers, traders, agents, and P&I stakeholders because it prevents self-approval and keeps the readiness statement attributable to the inspecting party’s determination.

Readiness verification discipline

Public claims about cargo readiness fail when they are vague. Operational discipline is the opposite:

• Readiness is assessed against clear criteria (e.g., clean, dry, free of residues and objectionable odours within the inspection scope).

• Observations are limited to what can be safely accessed and directly verified.

• Any constraints (lighting, access restrictions, terminal rules) are treated as limits on what can be verified—not as gaps to be filled with assumptions.

Integrity controls

Seachios operates under a zero-tolerance posture toward improper influence. Controls include gifts and hospitality restrictions, conflict-of-interest declarations where required, and traceable approvals for scope changes and exceptions. These controls protect the integrity of the operation and the inspection interface by ensuring that the acceptance outcome remains independent and defensible.

FAQ

Is cargo hold cleaning the same as “approval for loading”?

No. Cleaning is the execution step and is documented by the cleaning provider (report and certificates). “Accepted for loading” is recorded only when the inspecting party issues acceptance wording on their inspection certificate within the stated scope.

What does “accepted for wheat loading” mean in this case?

It means the acceptance paperwork on file records that the holds listed in the certificate were accepted for the declared commodity within the checklist and scope stated on that certificate. This public case study does not extend acceptance beyond what is documented.

Can holds be accepted even if some staining is visible?

Yes, depending on the acceptance criteria used. Staining can remain visible after cleaning, especially where coating condition and corrosion are present. Acceptance typically depends on whether residues are transferable and whether the recorded readiness checks for the declared cargo are satisfied.

What documents should we expect after a professional hold cleaning job?

Typically: an operation report (scope, method, time logic, photos), cleaning and chemical application certificates when applicable, and any post-cleaning inspection certificate showing acceptance wording for the declared cargo.

Is this a Class survey or seaworthiness certification?

No. A hold cleaning operation report is not a Class survey and not a seaworthiness certification. It documents the cleaning work performed and the observations recorded within the stated scope and access conditions.