Bunker Survey

There is a measurement problem in cargo ships when it comes to measuring the cargo, especially for liquid cargoes. The sender, receiver, and carrier cannot all be in the loading and unloading area at the same time to measure the amount of cargo in a shipment of petrochemical products (fuel oil, hm oil, and other liquid products). Furthermore, even if they are readily available, measuring large amounts of liquid load can be challenging. As a result, commercial disputes are likely to arise because the cargo loss rate and amount loaded are unknown.

The official application for quantifying and reporting such loads is Bunker Survey. It is done to inform the parties by measuring the load during loading and unloading and documenting it.

Officially, the quantity measurement of cargo is also defined as a requirement. Because the cargo must be passed to official documents and approval for issues such as navigational and environmental safety is required.

The amounts that must be recorded in the ship's official documents must correspond to reality. In this regard, it is critical that the inspection be carried out as precisely as possible. Loading in accordance with the ship's standards is critical for navigational safety; aside from the financial risks, this risk is one that should be avoided because the environmental damage caused by tanker ships carrying chemical substances can be catastrophic.

Bunker Survey can be viewed as a stand-alone auditing process. The volume and temperatures of the cargo are measured with special equipment and techniques, and the quantity is measured and transferred to official documents.

Is Bunker Survey mandatory?

The Bunker Survey application is required in a variety of situations. Volume measurement is a required procedure that must be completed before leaving the port in most cases. Ships (tankers) must obtain a licence to sail and pass all necessary inspections before leaving the port, as previously stated.

Following the Bunker Survey, ship cargo insurance can also be linked to financial guarantee.

Apart from that, it is necessary to measure the volume of cargo with a volume of hundreds of thousands of cubic metres for commercial reasons. Aside from the parties' mutual trust, the possibility of the load being lost on the way should be investigated. Bunker Survey is not optional, as the detection of any leak is also a precautionary measure for the environment. However, it would be inaccurate to state that it is a complete legal requirement.

Can Bunker Survey be done in terms of qualifications?

At both points, it is possible to assess the cargo's quality. This method, which is far more difficult than quantitative evaluation and necessitates specialised knowledge, is not legally binding. Special experts may be brought in to assist the parties, and it may be requested that the slang qualities be measured and evaluated.

Bunker Survey can be used to evaluate issues such as changes in the quality of the cargo on the way or loading in accordance with the terms of the parties' agreement during loading.

Bunker Survey service at international standards

Mayden Shipping has been transporting liquids for many years and also performs inspections in this area. Our team includes experts who will inspect any liquid load and personnel who will work closely with our solution partners to meet the needs.

Even in applications that require special expertise and equipment, such as Bunker Survey, we provide services in accordance with company protocols and international rules in order to produce the most appropriate solutions. We offer dedicated working processes for the best quality results.

You can reach out to us at any time for more information on specific issues involving liquid cargo transportation or to request a Bunker Survey. With our expert team at your disposal, we are ready to assist you.