When it comes to chartering a vessel, conducting on/off hire surveys is crucial to ensure a smooth and fair process for both parties involved. These surveys are conducted at the beginning and end of a charter to identify any damages or discrepancies before the vessel is chartered or returned. The On/Off Hire Condition Survey is […]
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Bunker Survey The quantities of fuel and diesel oil are calculated for the time of survey. The vessel’s bunker, settling, and service tanks are sounded in the company with chief engineer. The calculations are performed using tables provided by the ship after making corrections for temperature trim and list. Bunker Quantity Survey One of the
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The outturn of steel inspection begins with an initial in-hatch cargo inspection. This inspection is conducted with the hatch covers open before the discharge commences. It involves a thorough examination of the visible and accessible cargo to identify any visible damages or irregularities. In addition to the visual inspection, silver nitrate tests, also known as
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Hold Cleanliness Inspection Before the cargo is loaded onto a vessel, it is crucial to conduct cleanliness inspections of the ship’s cargo holds and hatch coamings. This inspection is performed with the hatch covers open, during daylight hours, to ensure a thorough assessment of the condition of the holds for the cargo in consideration. The
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In the world of maritime transportation, ensuring the safe and efficient loading and unloading of cargo is of utmost importance. One critical aspect of this process is the draft survey, which involves calculating the weight of any cargo or material loaded onto or discharged from a vessel. A draft survey is conducted by measuring the
Damage surveys serve a crucial purpose in the world of commerce. Conducted to document the damage sustained to commodities, these surveys play a crucial role in mitigating possible financial losses that may result. By providing a detailed report with photographs, damage surveys help identify the condition of cargo and enable businesses to take appropriate measures
