Third party inspection

[gafoorkti]

We have placed an order for the manufacturing and supply of "Chafe Chain Assembly (offshore mooring chain)" with reputed manufacturer in Europe and on behalf of us to look after inspection activities we have appointed third party inspection agency (TPI) as well.

Now, manufacturer completed production and dispatched the item without third party inspection.

Upon enquiring, he finds all kind of excuses and saying that TPI was not contacted them and blame game between manufacturer and TPI has just begun now.

Please advise me on how to resolve this issue. Localy what kind of tests/inspection can I suggest once material is received?

Regards

 

[MintJulep]

What kind of tests/inspections did you contract the TPI to do?

Why wouldn't those exact same tests/inspections be applicable and appropriate after you receive the material?

You had a contract with the manufacturer, right? Did that contract require that they not ship prior to inspection at the factory by your designated representative? Did that contract require that they notify anyone before they shipped? Shipping is typically a payment milestone for contracts of any substantial value, so I'd be surprised if they just shipped it.

You had a contract with the TPI, right? Did that contract indicate who was responsible for notifying the TPI when it was time to go and inspect something?