Services

Marine survey services.

Independent vessel and cargo surveys: from fit to load and hold inspections to draft, bunker and cargo quantity surveys.

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Bulk carrier loading at a grain terminal

Grain and bulk cargo

Fit to load surveys

A fit to load survey certifies whether a vessel’s cargo holds are ready to receive export grain under the Australian Export Regulations. The survey covers every nominated hold, and the certificate states clearly whether the vessel is fit to load or the reasons it is not.

During a fit to load survey we inspect:

Under deck frames and face plates

Shell plates and upper brackets

Hold ladders and pipe guard brackets

Tank tops

Bilges, which must be clean and dry

Residues of previous cargoes such as coal

Cargo hold interior during a cleanliness inspection

Before loading

Cargo hold cleanliness inspections

Before a bulk carrier can load, its holds must be free of previous cargo residues, loose rust and scale, and standing water. We inspect each hold individually and report its condition, so cleaning crews can be directed to exactly the areas that need work.

Re-inspection after cleaning confirms the vessel is ready for its lay days.

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