Bunker Quantity Survey (BQS)
Independent verification for accurate fuel delivery
Fuel is one of the most valuable commodities on any vessel — and one of the most common sources of financial loss. A shortfall of just 10 metric tons at $650/MT means $6,500 gone unnoticed. Our Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS) provide independent, accurate verification of fuel quantities during bunkering operations, protecting your interests from the moment the hoses are connected to the moment they’re disconnected.
JM Marine Surveys works exclusively on behalf of the receiving side — shipowners, charterers, and operators. We never act for the bunker supplier. That independence is the foundation of every report we produce.
Why Trust the Inspection to a Team of Professionals?
Only an experienced and qualified Bunker Quantity and Surveyor can provide complete information about the total amount of fuel and overall vessel performance.
There are several reasons to trust professionals:
- Use of modern equipment and innovative technologies for proper inspection. To ensure a high degree of accuracy in all measurements, proven and working methods are additionally applied.
- Minimal risk of disputes and disagreements regarding fuel quantity. This is achieved through properly formatted reports and maintenance of all documentation, which will contain useful and important information to protect the client’s business relationships with their partners.
- Global coverage in service provision. Clients can use specialist services in the world’s largest ports: for example, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerpen. Thus, inspection services can be ordered in different cities and countries where your vessel is located.
In the course of our work, our team fully adheres to all necessary international standards, uses advanced practices, and therefore the conducted operations will definitely comply with current regulatory requirements.
Our BQS service includes
- Pre- and post-delivery soundings of all tanks by our independent marine surveyors
- Inspection of seals, flow meters, and fuel samples
- Verification of barge documentation and calibration tables
- Supervision of fuel transfer operations
- Detailed reporting with quantity calculations and observations
Following Singapore’s lead, MFM systems are being introduced across the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region. Our surveyors are trained and experienced in MFM procedures, ensuring you are fully covered as this transition takes effect.
Why JM Marine Surveys:
Independent from suppliers — always on the receiving side · P&I-accepted reports · 20+ years of hands-on experience in the ARA range · Available 24/7 across Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent · Rapid report turnaround.