ISM surveyors conduct bunker surveys before and after supply. This kind of survey is intended to make sure that the amount of bunker ( Fuel Oils and Diesel Oils ) supplied from the barge or shore tanks is the same as being contracted between the vessel owner/charter and the supplier.
ISM surveyors have the experience to carry out examination, load testing, and certification of ships cranes, derricks, harbor, grab buckets and hoists in all Egyptian ports.
It is an international commercial custom that traded quantities of bulk cargo such as fertilizers, silica sand, cement, cement clinker, iron ore, coal, steel scrap, grain and some specific quantities of liquid cargoes are determined by draft survey. During a draft survey, cargo quantities are calculated based on the change of ship's drafts between different stages in the loading or discharging process by using the scales and hydrostatic property tables on board the ship. This convenient method is universally adopted as the most efficient and reliable way of measuring the cargo quantity where accurate product properties such as density and stowage factor are not reliable.
ISM surveyors conduct draft surveys on a variety of different ship types and cargoes. We use internationally recognized methods and modern equipment for measuring the necessary variables for an accurate outcome.
ISM surveyors have experience in estimating the cause and the extent of damages and determine who is the responsible of it.
Our inspectors are highly qualified and experienced to attend all commercial hull and cargo damage claims on behalf of Protecting & Indemnity Clubs and Cargo and Hull Underwriters. Sometimes the delays related to an incident become more expensive than the damage itself. Therefore, our Prompt attendance to the cases and complete technical reports issued within a reasonable time and with Independence and Impartiality criteria are our best presentation card.
The cargo holds inspection is a part of larger service that attempted to provide assurance that the goods to be loaded will be received in a suitable compartment to be discharged in the same condition as shipped.
Specifically, the hold inspection provides assurance that the vessel's holds are free of potential contaminants prior to the loading of a bulk or bagged cargoes. Performed by visual verification immediately prior to the time of loading, the inspection minimizes opportunity for the shipments to differ at discharge port from the description, product specification and features requested by the buyer.
Buyers and / or sellers are offered the opportunity to order a Visual Inspection of the vessel's cargo holds prior to loading in order for the buyers and / or sellers to obtain confidence that the goods to be loaded will not be contaminated by any material in the hold. In other words, they make sure that the hold is free of potential contaminants for the material to be loaded into the carrier for transport.
ISM surveyors conduct bunker surveys to states the amount of bunker ( Fuel Oils and Diesel Oils ) and Lub. Oil onboard the vessel at a certain stage. Typically this is done prior to and after a time charter period. Corrections can be made in order to state the amount of bunker at DOP position.
During change of owners, time charter etc. a condition survey and/or bunker survey will be required to establish the condition of the vessel prior to change.
ISM surveyors conduct condition surveys so as to state the condition of cargo holds, hatches, loading gear etc. Our report enables the owner/operator to claim against the charterer for any damages or deficiencies caused to the vessel during the time charter period. This is typically prior to and after a time charter period. A condition survey is often conducted in combination with a bunker survey.
ISM surveyors conduct tank inspection survey to provide assurance that the liquid goods will be loaded into suitable tanks with regard to coating system, cleaningprocedure, and the ability of the tanks to receive the nominated cargoes. To prevent any pollutant and/or characteristics change due to any reaction between the goods and any other contaminations.
ISM surveyors can perform Ullage survey to determine the quantity of liquid goods loaded or discharged, such as molasses, sunflowers, methanol, ethanol,.etc.
Report includes required calculations, Certificate of Quantity, timesheet and other supporting documents.
ISM surveyors perform sampling according to existing international regulations, contractual agreements and customer requests and have long experience in procedures for obtaining representative and correct samples of various products.
The importance of taking representative samples of the whole quantity is imperative in the quality control of a shipment. Different products, locations, international regulations and clients may require different methods and procedures for sampling.
All our sampling procedures are performed in compliance with GAFTA and FOSFA current regulations and recommendations in addition to specific customer requirements.
When cargo is found damaged, it is necessary to estimate the extent of damage and also to find out the cause of damage for a claim for compensation. Damaged cargo must be verified as soon as it has been identified. In trade business, the usual procedure is that when the damage is covered by insurance, and when the liability of damage lies with the shippers, the surveyor's report is submitted to the insurance company for a claim for compensation. This survey is usually called Damage Survey and the report is an important part of the process of claiming liability for damage.
ISM surveyor conducts damage surveys in different trade businesses ranging from damaged cargo on ships to lesser damages on packed shipments in containers, packages etc.
Cargo piece count (bagged cargo, all steel products, general and frozen cargoes) throughout the process of loading or discharging to / from vessel holds, rail wagons or trucks; rejecting of damaged bags, cases, units etc, supported by daily reports, tally sheets and Final Tally Report. Paint separation or marking of the cargo loaded onboard is also performed.
ISM surveyors conduct such surveys in order to establish the structural condition of containers, to provide a description of the damages which may affect structural integrity. The surveys are performed in compliance . An estimate of the repairs cost is also provided with the report.
ISM surveyors perform sealing survey to prevent unauthorized access to the vessel’s cargo-carrying compartments when on passage and require applying/breaking seals to/from every possible cargo compartment access. As an addendum to the final report annexed is the "Hold Closure Seal Certificate" with a detailed description of each seal location.
Non destructive methods of water tight inspection using chalk, water or specialist ultrasound equipment, prior to loading and also could be conducted as part of the vessel's technical condition survey.
The objective of this service is to provide additional trust that the goods to be shipped are the same or substantially similar to those described in the order form as being the object of a transaction. This is done through visual inspection of the goods.
This visual inspection is performed at the time of loading /discharging and determines if the characteristics of units chosen at random (chosen accordingly to the sampling plan appropriate for the product) match those which were declared on the purchase order.
Checks may also be made on packing, marking and labeling. Product marking and packing details are checked to confirm that the goods are to be shipped in suitable packaging for the transit. The inspector will check manufacture dates, batch numbers, expiry dates (when these details are available), shipping marks, packing lists, supplier certificates and labels.
The service is applicable for all goods that are subject to damage or weight loss because of improper handling or stowage.
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