Mitigate risk with increased confidence through our experienced global survey team. Services include P&I surveyors & correspondents, hull and machinery surveys, marine warranty surveys, cargo damage claims, bunker quantity survey, draft survey, underwater inspections and more.
Bunker quantity surveyors
Our highly experienced IBIA certified bunker surveyors ensure you get what you are paying for. We arrive onboard before the arrival of the bunker barge to mitigate the risks associated with bunkering. Available in key bunker locations worldwide through a single point of contact.
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Inchcape are proud to be a part of the Lloyds Agency network and currently are the appointed and agents in the Middle East at various locations.
Product Specifications
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Survey to determine the condition of the cargo at both load and destination port. Carried out prior to loading or discharge. Potentially supporting insurance requirements and carriers’ liability.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Verifying the quality, condition and quantity of each break bulk item on behalf of the owner/receiver. Recommendations are made with reference to loading, stowage and securing, to prevent damage to cargo and vessel.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
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
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SERVICE DELIVERED
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.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
The service of pre-planning cargo packing/handling and stowage before vessel arrival to optimise safe and timely operations.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Minimises the risk of damage to cargo, vessel and life. Correct cargo lashing enables safer handling for all operational staff. Vessel utilization can be maximised by proper pre-planning. Tidal and un-expected air-drafts are considered as part of the pre-planning to avoid loss of time and additional loader movements.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Surveyor inspection to ensure that the crane and wire are appropriate for use and compliant with statutory legal requirements. Inspections are in accordance with rules and regulations within the MO32 (Marine Order, Part 32).
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Regular inspections help to minimise the risk of lifting gear failure, with potential impact to vessel operational delays or risk of injury or accident to personnel or operating staff, and resultant cost.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
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.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
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.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Verification that the ship’s hold is ready to receive cargo and is completed in conjunction with hatch inspections.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Hold damage impacts the owners’ ability to charter out the vessel. Identification of issues, proactive damage repair and operational process modification minimises long term impact.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Assesses the damage to the hold of a vessel after a sea voyage. Hold Damage may be caused by a number of means, including shifts in cargo, cargo liquefaction as a result of moisture content or by overloading cargoes etc.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Hold damage impacts the owners’ ability to charter out the vessel. Identification of issues, proactive damage repair and operational process modification minimises long term impact.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Inspection of Hull or Machinery to ascertain the extent of damage following incident including details of the potential cause, damage description, repair options and potential costs.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Detailed understanding of the nature of the damage, and operational impacts and limitations of the vessel.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Supervise load/discharge operations in coordination with vessel and terminal to optimise stow, safety and load/discharge operations.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Recommendations are made with reference to load/discharge, stowage to optimise port call operations and to deliver safe operations.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Verification to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to avoid loss. Undertaken by a marine warranty surveyor (MWS), to the requirements of the insurer. Survey typically includes a review of vessel and equipment condition and approval of marine operations.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Surveyor makes all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the risks associated with the warranted operations are reduced to acceptable levels in accordance with industry best practice.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Attend on board to determine the number of bunkers on board at commencement or completion of a charter. To Inspect cargo holds and other structures for current condition and damages that are pre-existing at the time of charter.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Independent verification of bunker levels so that an agreed value of bunkers passes from one party to another. To protect parties in event of damages to cargo holds or structure are sustained during the period of the charter.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Reporting and investigation services on behalf of insurance companies or cargo interests, through to final claims and salvage process.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Identification between total and partial loss when salvaging can provide high-value cost saving. Independent reporting on insurance claims assists in counter or cross claim proceedings.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Provides survey, inspection and supervision services of all petroleum and chemical cargoes, including pre-shipment inspections, quality and quantity surveys, along with vessel draft survey information and reporting.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Maintains product quality and ensuring product is not compromised during load or discharge phases. Inspection of ships tanks prior to discharge to determine the quantity and to ascertain whether any shortages. Quality assurance as per regulatory standards is required at shore tank facilities. Such products: Petrocabons, orange juice, acid, other chemicals, molasses, tallow.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
A determination of the type, quality and condition of steel/pipe being loaded.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Claims involving steel cargoes are frequent and the result is substantial in terms of claims/payments. Determining the pre-shipment condition of the cargo and subsequent causing of the Bills of Lading is a very important part of protecting the carrier’s obligations.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Survey to provide the buyer with the necessary information to make objective and balanced decisions regarding the condition and operational capability of the vessel prior to purchase.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Detailed survey providing an extensive report of vessel condition. Additionally, the survey identifies if other risks need to be mitigated, i.e. are there any damages to the hull or engine that could result in a condition of class. Examination of records to determine fuel consumption v speed. Are there any major items of maintenance that are due or close to being due. Does the ship comply with all international standards? Ensures buyer confidence and in-depth understanding of asset pre-acquisition.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
To physically sight and record the presence of the commodity/asset or storage location as stated by the asset owner, seller, insurer or another interested party, at a pre-determined location.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Provides the customer verification of nature and condition of the asset prior to purchase or fund release, or to realize actual value of the asset for accounting purposes.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
Inspection is undertaken on a vessel to give owner/operators independent insight into the performance and efficiencies of both vessel and crew.
RISK BEING MITIGATED
Minimising environmental and commercial costs by identifying issues before they lead to major problems. Un-resolved works could lead to increased inspections by Port State Control authorities. The vessel may be blacklisted from terminals/ports if it doesn’t comply with local and global regulations.
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SERVICE DELIVERED
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 purposes.
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Cargo Consulting – Local Intelligence
- Review appropriate logistics and quality assurance sections of supply agreements to comment on compliance with local regulation, terminal rules, facilities and procedures
- Immediate updates with key local information regarding any incidents affecting coal production / cargo shipment in a short-medium term
Mine Survey
- Short term mine planning surveys
- Periodic short term production assessment 21-30 days prior shipment
- Mine development status in discussion with mine engineer
- Overburden and its development
- Seams under production
- Coal quality expected
- Coal preparation surveys
- ROM inventory
- Crushing / screening
- Seam blending
- Equipment surveys
- Condition status
- Maintenance
- Upgrades
- Production data, if available to show consistency of mine
- Production delays such as weather, human resources, capital resources, political challenges etc.
- Assessment report
- Cargo Sampling / Witnessing
Witness sampling procedures
- Witness sampling preparation
- Sample splits
- Lab splits
- Reserve
- Customer split maintained for 90 days or couriered to lab of your choice
- Umpire Split (Sealed)
- Weather condition and forecast
- Assessment report
Bulk Buyers Inspection / Terminal Readiness
- Cargo preparation and blending monitoring if done
- Stockpile rotation – Huge Risk
- Minimize residence time, FIFO and ensuring safe operations
- Temperature monitoring and control
- Spontaneous combustion preventive
- Monitor and report contamination
- Metal (by metal detector provided by loading terminal)
- Extraneous contamination (visual)
- Dust suppression
- Weather updates
- Assessment report
- Barge Loading
Inventory (Cargo availability forecast)
- Barge schedule update to buyer
- Tracking coordination between barge operator and mining company
- Barge loading (date/time)
- Arrival / commence
- Loading delays
- Completion / departure
- Barge quantity (draught surveys)
- Cargo documents coordination
- Daily / shift reports that feeds into mother vessel planning
Vessel Loading
- 24×7 CESI representation on board
- Limits conflicts between vessel, tug and barge and marine agent
- Subject to cabin availability on board
- Barges / cargo availability
- Vessel loading operation
- ETA and loading prospect
- Cargo plan / loading sequence
- Cargo temperature monitoring
- Weather and marine conditions
- Time log
- Commence completion details
- Vessel surveys witness
- Initial draught surveys
- Hold inspection
- Final draught surveys
- Daily and summary report, if possible
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