Monrovia · Liberia · West Africa
Precision in Every Survey.Confidence in Every Shipment.
Independent marine cargo inspection, surveying and assessment services delivering accuracy, reliability and confidence across global trade.
Who we are
An independent inspection partner at the heart of West African trade.
Atlantic Controls provides marine cargo inspection, surveying and testing support to mining companies, shipping agencies, vessel operators, port terminals and institutions. Our surveyors work on the quayside, in the hold and at the stockpile — where accuracy matters most.
Core services
Inspection expertise across the cargo journey.
Signature service
Excess Moisture Control & TML Assessment
Some solid bulk cargoes, including iron ore fines, can liquefy at sea when moisture exceeds the Transportable Moisture Limit. Our pre-loading moisture control surveys help shippers and vessel operators load with confidence, guided by the IMSBC Code.
MC < TML
Why Atlantic Controls
Built on Accuracy. Driven by Integrity.
Independent approach
Impartial findings that protect every party's interest.
Professional field operations
Surveyors on site in appropriate PPE, at berth, hold and stockpile.
Technical reporting
Clear, documented reports clients can act on.
Client-focused delivery
Responsive attendance planned around your vessel schedule.
How we work
From enquiry to report.
A typical assignment follows these stages. The exact process depends on the service and the assignment.
- 01
Client Enquiry & Requirements
We confirm cargo, location, timing and the scope of inspection you need.
- 02
Inspection Planning
We assign qualified personnel and plan attendance around vessel and terminal schedules.
- 03
On-Site Assessment
Surveyors attend in appropriate PPE to observe and record cargo and operations.
- 04
Sampling & Verification
Where the service requires it, representative samples and measurements are taken.
- 05
Technical Evaluation
Findings are reviewed against the agreed scope and applicable requirements.
- 06
Reporting & Delivery
You receive a clear, independent report of our findings.
Industries served
Trusted across the sectors that move West Africa.
Field operations
Our work, on the ground.
Insights