Cargo Inspection Report: Moldy Cargo Found During Discharge at Huanghua Port

Please note that discharging commenced at 2250hrs this evening. Our surveyors were able to board the vessel at 2300hrs after obtaining the boarding pass. We conducted a visual inspection of the cargo from the hatch coaming and did not identify any abnormal cargo despite the low light conditions. Please refer to the attached photos for further details.

After communicating with the C/O, we learned that the cargo was loaded from Brazil on February 11th and the vessel arrived at Huanghua Port anchorage on April 7th. The hatch covers were opened for ventilation several times during the anchorage period and no cargo damage was noticed. The vessel then berthed at JIHAI Terminal on April 15th. During the customs inspection at 1200hrs, moldy cargo was noticed on the top surface and was subsequently cleared and transferred to the shore by stevedores. The crew estimated the quantity of damaged cargo to be around 3-4Mt.

According to the foreman, the cargo was transported to the receiver's silo via conveyor belt and the ETC would be in the night of April 18th, if AGW+WP. The discharging process has been normal so far. The Consignee has not submitted a formal claim for the aforementioned damaged cargo.

At the Master's request, we will assist in addressing the alleged damaged cargo and any unexpected damage, in consideration of the Consignee's aggressive stance, if there are no objections.