Bunker Surveys
Our team of seasoned professionals offers an independent inspection during a marine fuel transfer. Our main purpose is to measure the exact volume of fuel delivered from a barge to a ship, verify amounts against the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN), and prevent financial loss or shortages.
Core Steps in our Survey
Initial Gauging: Sounding and measuring fuel tanks on both the supply barge and the receiving vessel before transfer.
Calculation Adjustments: Factoring in temperature, density, vessel trim, and list to find actual net volumes.
Monitoring Delivery: Overseeing safety rules, checking line configurations, and witnessing continuous drip sampling at the manifold.
Final Gauging: Re-measuring all tanks after the transfer stops to calculate the precise final volume delivered.
Why We Matters
Dispute Prevention: Provide certified proof if a fuel shortage or volume mismatch occurs.
Cost Control: Protects buyers since marine fuel represents a major operational expense.
Compliance Check: Helps confirm fuel parameters match standard regulations.