named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Certificates of Loading for Bulk Cargo
Issues Certificates of Loading for vessels carrying bulk coal and other solid bulk cargoes, verifying compliance with the IMSBC Code and NCB recommendations through pre-loading and post-loading inspections.
Dead Freight / Maximum Loadable Surveys
Performs surveys to determine maximum cargo capacity before loading or unused cargo space after loading, supporting dead-freight claims and load optimization.
Draft Surveys
Conducts draft surveys on vessels and barges to calculate the weight of bulk cargo loaded or discharged, providing weight certificates and stowage plans for bill of lading or verification purposes.
Grain Approvals and Certifications
NCB issues U.S. government-authorized Grain Certificates of Readiness and Loading, Single Voyage Approvals, and conducts stability reviews to ensure compliance with SOLAS and the International Grain Code for bulk grain shipments.
Hatch Integrity and Sealing Surveys
Performs hatch integrity tests (light, water, ultrasonic) and sealing surveys to ensure cargo holds are weathertight and secured, issuing hatch sealing certificates signed by the surveyor and vessel master.
On-Hire / Off-Hire and Bunker Surveys
Conducts condition and bunker fuel surveys at vessel on-hire or off-hire, documenting hull and cargo space condition and certifying fuel quantities to establish baselines for charter periods.
Remote Container Inspections
Web-based mobile platform enabling clients to conduct container inspections remotely, with NCB surveyors reviewing uploaded media to assess compliance with safety and regulatory standards for dangerous goods and general cargo.
Vessel Cleanliness Certificates
Issues cleanliness certifications for cargo holds based on inspection for residues, contaminants, infestation, and odors, ensuring suitability for sensitive bulk cargoes.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Maritime Cargo Safety and Compliance 9 activities
- Conduct grain stability reviews and approvalsPerforms Grain Stability Reviews to ensure compliance with the International Grain Code and 46CFR regulations, including examination and notation of stability calculations. Approves Grain Loading Booklets that provide vessel masters with required compliance information for international voyages.
- Conduct hatch and cargo hold sealing and integrity surveysPerforms hatch integrity surveys using light, water hose, or ultrasonic testing to verify weathertight integrity of hatch covers. Conducts hatch sealing at completion of loading, seals cargo hold accesses using box or lead wire seals, serializes and records seals upon request, and issues a Hatch Sealing Certificate signed by the surveyor and vessel’s Master.
- Conduct vessel inspections for bulk cargo loading readinessConducts pre-loading inspections of vessels to verify fitness for bulk cargo transport, including inspection of cargo holds for cleanliness and structural integrity, review of compliance documents, verification of cargo monitoring equipment, and confirmation that shipboard personnel are informed of cargo-specific hazards. Issues Certificates of Readiness upon successful inspection.
- Conduct vessel on-hire and off-hire condition surveysInspects cargo holds, hatch covers, weather decks, and cargo handling equipment to document baseline vessel conditions at the start or end of charter periods. Performs sounding of bunker fuel tanks, calculates fuel on board, and issues certified bunker reports co-signed by the surveyor, Chief Engineer, and vessel’s Master. Includes review of cargo securing gear inventory on container vessels.
- Issue cleanliness and condition certificationsIssues Certificates of Cleanliness for cargo spaces that meet required standards, particularly prior to loading bulk cargoes such as coal. Conducts inspections to verify that holds are free of residue and properly prepared for cargo.
- Issue regulatory compliance certificates for bulk grain and dangerous cargoIssues Certificates of Loading, Certificates of Readiness, and Single Voyage Approvals that serve as prima facie evidence of compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the International Grain Code, and the IMO IMSBC Code for bulk grain and dangerous cargo shipments. These certifications are issued under authorization from the U.S. Administration and multiple flag states.
- Perform draft and cargo quantity surveysConducts draft surveys on vessels and barges to calculate bulk cargo weights during loading or discharging, and issues weight certificates upon request. Also conducts bulk cargo pile quantity surveys at marine terminals using volumetric measurement methods, reporting quantities in volumetric units or mass if density is provided.
- Provide cargo stowage and safety recommendationsProvides expert recommendations on the safe stowage of dangerous goods and other cargoes, including guidance on the design, strength, safety, and suitability of cargo handling gear and containers. Also advises on container security and integrity.
- Provide remote container inspection servicesConducts remote inspections of container transport units globally for freight forwarders and ocean carriers using client-uploaded media or mobile phone technology. Services include structural assessments, inspections for dangerous goods, tank containers, flat racks, open tops, and damaged cargo, as well as claims-related surveys.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide regulatory and safety compliance trainingOffers free OSHA 10-hour Maritime Safety Training in partnership with Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, aimed at improving safety standards in the maritime industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.26M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$24.17M67%
Investment income$11.99M33%
Other revenue$102K
expenses
Total expenses$22.37M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18.30M
Grants paid out$77K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$150.46M
Cash$2.30M
Investments$90.57M
Liabilities$2.16M
Net assets$148.30M
Liquid reserves49.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN J LENNARD | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $1.19M |
| KRISTIAN WIEDE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $662K |
| SOSIMO J FABIAN GENERAL | COUNSEL/CORPORATION SECRETARY | 40 | $416K |
| SCOTT D BROWN | CHIEF, MARINE RISK ENGINEER | 40 | $410K |
| ERIC T ROUNDS | CHIEF SURVEYOR | 40 | $387K |
| EDWARD F WALKER | DEPUTY CHIEF SURVEYOR | 40 | $321K |
| JORGE A PECCI-SAAVEDRA | DIRECTOR, MARINE RISK ENGINEERING | 40 | $289K |
| EMILY H LAI | DEPUTY CHIEF SURVEYOR | 40 | $281K |
| ROBERT T HARRIS | DEPUTY CHIEF SURVEYOR | 40 | $278K |
| MURAT KOKSEL | DIRECTOR, CARGO METRICS | 40 | $260K |
| ANDREW KOSZEGI | SENIOR SURVEYOR | 40 | $260K |
| MARY KILGARRIFF | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | 40 | $254K |
| MATTHEW G SEIF | DEPUTY CHIEF SURVEYOR | 40 | $242K |
| MIKE DURKIN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 20 | $239K |
| PAUL RAYMUND PEPITO | DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL | 40 | $226K |
| GRAEME A MCPHEE | DIRECTOR, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | 40 | $218K |
board members · 9
- ANNE MARIE ELDER — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- CLIFFORD JAGOE — DIRECTOR THRU MARCH 2024
- DEIRDRE H LITTLEFIELD — DIRECTOR
- IAN DUTHIE — DIRECTOR
- JACK SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR THRU MARCH 2024
- JAMES P NAWOJCHIK — DIRECTOR
- JEFF CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- JEFF DIXON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Antigua and Barbuda Government — Authorized by Antigua and Barbuda to conduct vessel safety inspections
- Bahamas Government — Authorized by Bahamas to conduct vessel safety inspections
- Barbados Government — Authorized by Barbados to conduct vessel safety inspections
- ICHCA Partner — Collaborating organization on the warehousing white paper regarding storage and handling of dangerous goods in connection with sea transport.
- IMO Government — Follows regulations from the International Maritime Organization, including the IMSBC Code, in certifying vessel cargo loading.
- IVODGA Partner — Collaborating organization on the warehousing white paper regarding storage and handling of dangerous goods in connection with sea transport.
- International Maritime Organization Government — Source of the International Grain Code and related regulatory publications applied in approval processes
- Luxembourg Government — Authorized by Luxembourg to conduct vessel safety inspections
- Marshall Islands Government — Authorized by Marshall Islands to conduct vessel safety inspections
- Not specified Partner — Appointed by various clients to conduct hatch integrity and securing surveys on vessels.
- Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Partner — Partner organization collaborating with NCB to deliver OSHA 10-hour Maritime Safety Training.
- U.S. Administration Government — Authorized representative for issuing grain approvals under 46CFR §172.015
- US Coast Guard Government — Authorizes National Cargo Bureau Inc. to issue certificates of compliance for bulk grain loading.
- United States Coast Guard Government — Authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard to issue certificates of compliance with federal dangerous cargo and bulk grain regulations.
- Vanuatu Government — Authorized by Vanuatu to conduct vessel safety inspections
- WSC Partner — Collaborating organization on the warehousing white paper regarding storage and handling of dangerous goods in connection with sea transport.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Preventive Structural and Contamination Safeguardsmethodology: preventive-maritime-safety-assessmentBy conducting hatch integrity, cleanliness, and baseline condition inspections, the organization prevents cargo damage and contamination, because proactive assessment of vessel fitness ensures structural safety and cargo suitability prior to loading and transit.
- Regulatory Delegation and Third-Party Verificationmethodology: regulatory_delegationBy acting as an authorized agent of the U.S. Coast Guard and issuing third-party certifications, the organization ensures regulatory compliance and provides legally recognized evidence of safety standards adherence, because independent oversight increases accountability and trust in maritime cargo operations.
- Technical Survey-Based Risk Mitigationmethodology: technical-survey-based-loading-optimizationBy using vessel-specific technical data, hydrostatic calculations, and staged stability assessments, the organization ensures safe cargo loading and vessel stability, because data-driven survey practices prevent overloading, structural failure, and in-transit hazards during bulk transport.