Protecting your steel cargo—piece by piece, from dock to hold.
At Up River Marine, we provide full supervision and tallying services for steel cargoes during loading and discharging, acting as Protecting Surveyors on behalf of charterers, owners, or cargo interests. Our presence ensures that every unit is correctly handled, accurately counted, and properly stowed.
We work with:
Steel coils, billets, wire rods, plates, bars, pipes, and structural profiles
Our service includes:
Tally Survey: piece-by-piece counting, bundle verification, and issue of detailed tally sheets
Visual inspection: checking for deformation, rust, scratches, and handling damage
Handling supervision: monitoring the use of cranes, hooks, grabs, or forklifts to avoid impact damage
Stowage monitoring: oversight of loading sequence and space distribution inside holds
Photographic documentation of all operations and cargo condition
Daily reporting and immediate alerts in case of anomalies
Dunnage & Lashing Control
We also supervise the dunnage and securing systems used to protect the cargo during the sea voyage. Our inspectors evaluate:
The correct use and placement of dunnage (wood, rubber, separators)
The condition and suitability of lashings (belts, wires, chains)
Compliance with international Cargo Securing Manuals (IMO/ILO)
Preventive actions to avoid shifting, chafing, or contact damage
Why it matters:
Steel cargo is sensitive, heavy, and valuable. Poor handling, improper tallying, or inadequate securing can result in costly claims. Our job is to make sure your cargo sails protected and arrives intact.
Available in: Campana, Zárate, Bahía Blanca, Montevideo, Brazilian ports, and other steel terminals across South America.
24/7 availability. Technical, independent, and fully documented supervision.
Dedicated support to oversee your vessel operations—from anchorage to final draft—ensuring safety, coordination, and commercial protection.
Ensure accurate bunker delivery with trusted supervision and detailed reporting—protecting your interests at every transfer point.
Accurate cargo quantity determination through trusted draft surveys—minimizing disputes and protecting your interests.
Trusted maritime surveying and consulting across Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and key global ports.
We specialize in bunker quantity surveys, cargo supervision, and regulatory audits—ensuring accuracy, transparency, and peace of mind for shipowners and charterers.
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