Marine Surveys

Draft Surveys

Draft surveys help establish cargo quantity information using observed draft measurements and records within the instructed scope.

When to instruct

When you may need this.

Support cargo quantity assessment through draft measurement observations.

Bulk cargo loading or discharge

Quantity dispute

Commercial verification

Independent measurement record required

What it helps establish

  • Draft observations
  • Quantity calculation support
  • Relevant vessel and cargo information
  • Field conditions affecting review

What we may examine

  • Draft marks where accessible
  • Vessel particulars made available
  • Cargo and loading records
  • Environmental and operational observations

What we need from you

  • Vessel location
  • Cargo description
  • Loading or discharge schedule
  • Instruction scope

Assignment workflow

How the assignment works.

The process remains deliberately simple: understand the instruction, attend the field situation, document the facts and report findings.

  1. 01

    INSTRUCTION

    Confirm scope, location, urgency and access.

  2. 02

    MOBILIZE

    Match the assignment with appropriate attendance.

  3. 03

    OBSERVE

    Establish what is happening in the field.

  4. 04

    DOCUMENT

    Capture measurements, records, photographs and evidence where applicable.

  5. 05

    ASSESS

    Interpret condition, damage, quantity, risk or circumstances.

  6. 06

    REPORT

    Deliver findings that support informed decisions.

Outputs

What you receive.

Depending on the scope of instruction, reporting may include the following outputs.

  • Endorsed field report where appropriate
  • Preliminary report where the scope requires early findings
  • Final report when required information is complete
  • Photographs, video or collected records where applicable

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