• Hatch Survey
• Stowage Survey
• Survey of Ships’ Hulls, Cargo Handling Machinery, Propulsion Machinery & Appurtenances
• Towing Survey (Towing Survey of Ships Without Self-Propulsion)
• Condition Survey for Cargo
• Draft Survey

　One of NKKK’s important tasks for society is to advise and offer appropriate preventive measures.

　For a long time since our establishment, NKKK’s competent and highly experienced marine surveyors, who have surveyed a great number of cases of cargo damage and marine accidents in the front line of international logistics, have specified inherent risk factors in logistics fields so as to contribute to prevent cargo damage (loss prevention).

　NKKK also offers risk analysis regarding (a) international and domestic logistics, (b) intermodal transportation, (c)warehouses, (d) cargo stockyards, etc. in order to propose appropriate measures in order t o minimize transportation risk and damage.

　NKKK offers appropriate measures to resolve all kinds of issues incident to carriage of various cargoes including various modes of transportation and international intermodal transport.

　For such purposes, NKKK supports your planning by means of (a) investigations on scene, (b) consideration of necessary materials and equipment, (c) advice regarding practical and effective stowing methods, (e) proposal of strength calculation sheets, etc.

　For a big project, a transportation plan for large machinery is normally subject to the consent of its owner. In such a case, NKKK evaluates the feasibility and suitability of plans made by a contractor and/or vendor, and finally issues a survey report. NKKK receives special acclaim from foreign applicants for such survey reports, and also received survey requests from major domestic makers, engineering companies, etc.

　NKKK consulting services regarding intermodal transport receive special trust and acclaim from various major insurers, as contributing to improvement of logistical quality and reliability.

　Besides, NKKK offers various other supervisory services, including (a) route survey, (b) assessment of transportation environment, (c) examination of ship’s strength and/or cargo strength, (d) proposal for proper lashing and securing methods, (e) or other calculation sheet, inspection certificate, and/or survey report pertaining thereto.

　NKKK, based on long experience and knowledge, assesses values and appraises real property assets in the most proper manner, for example; (a) appraisal of real property such as used machines & equipment and other used assets and (b) assessment of values of ships (including boats, barges and any other water craft).

　For such purposes, NKKK considers (a) condition, (b) use history, (c) use environment, (d) remaining useful life, etc.

　If there is a normal market price, NKKK assesses a value and/or appraises real property assets referring to the normal value of goods of the same kind, manufacturer, and quality.

• Assessment of Values of Vessels
• Appraisal of Movable Property

　NKKK inspects the quality of a material and ascertains its weight and finally certifies whether it meets or does not meet the specifications required for trade.

　Accordingly, NKKK carries out inspections, to determine whether the quality and weight are in accordance with the contractual terms and specifications in order to settle (a) accounts between the parties to the commercial contract, (b) disputes with claimants, etc., and finally issue an inspection certificate.

• Inspection of Quality, etc., for Raw Materials in Bulk
• Grading, etc. for Recycling Materials
• Certification of Quantity of Stock

　NKKK carries out inspections with regard to the restrictions and standards of importing countries or contractual terms and conditions.

　For example, NKKK offers various pre-shipment inspections in connection with the restrictions and standards of Thailand, India, Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, Iran, etc.

　Besides, NKKK also offers inspections of any kind of (a) industrial materials and goods, and (b) used machinery and equipment to ascertain that they meet the specified standards and specifications described in the delivery terms between the parties to the commercial contract.

• Thailand (PDF files)
• India (PDF files)
• Indonesia (PDF files)
• China (PDF files)
• Bangladesh (PDF files)
• Iran (PDF files)
• LIST OF USED EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING (Excel files)　（*）

　The Japanese Government has agreements with the US and Canadian Governments with regard to the schemes for proving vessel’s free from Asian Gypsy Moth (hereinafter, “AGM”) which came into effect on Jun. 1, 2007.

　Accordingly, all ships that have called at designated area during the flying period of AGM, will not be permitted to enter any US and Canadian ports, unless they have (i) an acceptable certificate (NKKK issues a “Certificate of Inspection of Freedom from Asian Gypsy Moth in Japan” for this purpose) or (ii) are inspected on entering US and Canadian waters.

　Besides, the preparatory period for 2010 and 2011 has already expired whereby Chinese and Korean Governments have likewise agreed to such schemes so that they apply to all ships without exception.

　NKKK, as recognized by the US and Canadian Governments as an inspection body, has established the necessary inspection system at all Japanese ports, and carries out the most inspections of this kind in Japan. For application and inquiry, please see below.

　For details of the AGM Flying period in Japanese ports, please refer to “AGM Flying Period in Japan” below.

　For details of AGM inspections in New Zealand, please refer to “Information of AGM Inspection for Ships in New Zealand” below.

• AGM Flying Period in Japan

In May 2009, an International Convention for Ship Recycling was adopted. According to this convention, which is now being ratified by several countries, ships shall have on board an Inventory of Hazardous Materials. NKKK offers to prepare this Inventory of Hazardous Materials, based on the guidelines of the convention, by carrying out “Document Checks (Sighting of available documents)” and “Onboard visual/sampling Checks”.