Port Services

DRAFT SURVEY

Draft Survey is carried out on bulk shipments, and is an accepted means of determination of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel, forming the basis for which commercial documents and payment are transacted.

RISK BEING MITIGATED

Providing an independent verification of cargo loaded or discharged. Minimising the risk of inaccurate mechanical weighing systems.

BUNKER SURVEY/SAMPLING

The process of testing fuel samples taken from within vessels or tanks onboard vessels which must be compliant with MARPOL 73/78 the International Convention for the Prevention of Air Pollution from ships. The sample is taken in the presence of the supplier and taken into a ratified container, locked and then sealed with a serial numbered, tamper-evident seal. Samples are retained for future evidence as evidence in case of engine failure/damage.

RISK BEING MITIGATED

Routine bunker sampling is required by commercial maritime law and compliance relies upon a representative sample. Sampling provides physical evidence of sample condition at the time of bunkering in case of legal proceedings.

HATCH INSPECTION

Inspection of ship holds and hatch covers to identify and verify the vessels' seaworthiness before cargo loading.

RISK BEING MITIGATED

Leaking hatch covers are a major cause of cargo claims with water ingress the result of poor maintenance or failure to secure hatch covers correctly. Identification of ineffective hatch covers and support with maintenance management plan minimises the risk of cargo claim to the operator.

STOCKFILE SURVEY

Stockpile surveying accurately measures the volume and weight of various cargo stockpiles, i.e. coal, grain, timber, etc.

RISK BEING MITIGATED

Inventory is monitored more frequently and accurately. Lowers production costs by not overproducing materials. Allows greater visibility for accounting and auditing purpose.

BULK CARGO INSPECTION

Pre-shipment visual inspection of existing inventory on behalf of buyer/seller or insurers, to verify that the goods conform to contractual specification and to international export regulations and requirements. Can be completed at shippers yard, warehouse or wharf.

RISK BEING MITIGATED

To witness, inspect, monitor and supervise bulk cargo pre-loading, loading, sampling, sample preparation and testing for quality and specifications. Failure to have required standards may result in cargo commercial impacts being compromised for future on selling