Metals & Minerals Inspections

Bekhrad International Inspection Services (B.I.S) provides a full range of inspections covering visual inspections, weight control, sampling, analytical services through independent/accredited laboratories, packing inspections and sealing of tanks, containers, storage areas in Iranian territories and in over 100 countries of metals and minerals commodities.

Commodities inspected include:

1. Metallurgical products such as ferrous/nonferrous products, Coils, Sheets, Pipes and tubes, Ingots, Wires and etc.
2. Steel Industry ores such as Iron ore
3. Energy Minerals or Materials such as Coal and Coke

BIS services for Metals and Minerals include:

1. Visual inspections of commodities during delivery from mill
2. Visual inspections of storage places and warehouses
3. Weight ascertainment through witnessing weighment or carrying out draft survey on vessels
4. Sampling, sample preparation, sample distribution as per recognized standards
5. Analytical services through accredited / third party laboratories or witnessing testing at mills’ testing facilities
6. Inspection on packing conditions and markings
7. Inspection upon discharging from vessel, wagons and trucks for condition of the cargo including packing, banding, marking/tagging, surface condition, stowage and visible damages
8. Supervision of loading including holds inspection and hatch covers water tightness testing
9. Cargo damage surveys