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  Lashing & Securing Survey in Antwerp – Ensuring Compliance with the Approved Method Statement   Earlier this month, JM Marine Surveys was appointed to attend a “Lashing and Securing Survey” in the Port of Antwerp on behalf of our client. The attendance formed part of the pre-shipment quality assurance process, ensuring that all cargo […]

Draft surveys are an essential method for determining the weight of cargo loaded or discharged by a vessel. This process relies on accurately measuring the ship’s displacement and the difference in the vessel’s weight before and after loading operations. By applying principles of hydrostatics, the surveyor calculates how much cargo has been transferred, expressed in

In the commercial shipping world, time is money — and nowhere is that more evident than during vessel handovers between Owners and Charterers. The moment a vessel goes on-hire or off-hire, financial responsibility shifts instantly, covering everything from bunker consumption to vessel condition. To ensure fairness and transparency, On/Off-Hire Surveys are conducted — independent inspections

Off-Hire Bunker & Condition Survey – 221B Bunker Detective Findings   JM Marine Surveys was recently instructed to attend an Off-Hire Bunker and Condition Survey on behalf of Charterers, covering both bunker verification and vessel condition upon redelivery. As part of the attendance, a 221B “Bunker Detective”Survey was undertaken to verify the vessel’s declared fuel

Steel Cargo Surveys Managing Risk from Loading to Discharge Protecting Cargo Integrity from the Start   Steel cargoes — including coils, plates, billets, and wire rods — represent some of the most sensitive and claim-prone commodities in the dry bulk trade. Even minor rusting, denting, or handling damage can lead to substantial financial claims and

Spotting Bunker Quality Problems Early Bunker quality issues — such as high cat fines, contamination, or sludge formation — can lead to serious engine damage and detention. Here’s how to identify, test, and act quickly. Visual Indicators Sludgy or dark layer in sample bottles Strong chemical or solvent smell Separated layers after settling Unusual filter