Case Studies
A selection of marine survey and inspection projects delivered across the UAE.
Independent bunker survey for a VLCC receiving HFO and MGO at the Fujairah anchorage. Full ullage measurement, flowmeter monitoring, fuel sampling to MARPOL Annex VI standard, and BDN quantity verification. Discrepancy of 42 MT identified and documented with letter of protest issued on behalf of the vessel operator.
On-hire condition survey and full loading supervision for 1,200 TEU of general cargo across four vessel calls at Jebel Ali. Pre-loading container inspections, tally count, stowage plan compliance monitoring, and photographic documentation for each consignment. Full discharge tally at destination confirmed zero short-landing claims.
Comprehensive pre-purchase Hull & Machinery survey for a 65m offshore supply vessel during scheduled dry-dock in Dubai. Full structural inspection including hull plating thickness gauging, main engine and auxiliary machinery assessment, electrical systems review, and underwater hull inspection. Detailed deficiency report enabled the buyer to renegotiate the purchase price by USD 320,000.
Independent petroleum cargo inspector engaged by a major charterer for crude oil loading at ADNOC's Ruwais export terminal. Vessel inspection prior to loading, cargo quantity calculation via shore tank gauging and vessel ullage, temperature and density sampling, and bill of lading quantity verification. Report delivered to charterer within 6 hours of vessel departure.
Cargo damage investigation for 380 tonnes of steel coils discharged at Sharjah Port with reported wetting damage. Attendance at discharge, condition assessment of each damaged unit, sampling and laboratory referral for rust depth analysis, and preparation of a survey report for P&I club presentation. Damage causation attributed to hatch cover deficiency confirmed by our structural inspection.
On-hire condition survey for a 12,000 DWT chemical tanker at Abu Dhabi port prior to commencement of a 12-month time charter. Full condition assessment of cargo tanks, coatings, pumping systems, deck equipment, and safety gear. Joint survey with charterers' representative, agreed survey report signed by all parties within 24 hours.
Appointed as independent expert following a disputed bunker delivery at Khalifa Port. Review of all documents including ullage reports, BDNs, and flowmeter records, with independent re-calculation of quantity. Expert report prepared for submission to arbitration, resulting in a settlement in favour of the vessel operator.
Cargo tank inspection and condition survey for an FPSO operating in the Arabian Gulf for a major oil company. Internal tank inspection, coating condition assessment, structural survey of bulkheads and swash bulkheads, and inspection of the cargo heating system. Comprehensive report with ASTM D5162 coating breakdown assessment delivered within the planned offshore stay.