Accurate quantity determination and cargo integrity during dry bulk shipping operations require precise hydrostatic calculations, continuous loading supervision, and strict adherence to international maritime guidelines. MP Inspection offers independent 3rd-party draft surveys, pre-loading inspections, and loading/discharging oversight for shipowners, charterers, commodity traders, and P&I Clubs globally.
Key Services & Operational Scope
- Draft Survey & Hydrostatic Quantity Calculation
- High-precision initial, interim, and final draft measurements (Draft Surveys) based on UN ECE standards.
- Comprehensive sounding and density verification of ballast water, fuel oil (bunker), and fresh water tanks.
- Hydrostatic table calculations, including seawater density, trim, list, and sag/hog corrections, to determine exact net cargo tonnage.
- Pre-Loading & Cargo Condition Inspection
- Detailed warehouse and storage area inspections prior to loading to evaluate cargo readiness and moisture levels.
- Detection of damaged, wet, or contaminated cargo before loading, with immediate replacement recommendations.
- Continuous monitoring during loading operations, with captain-signed Daily Discrepancy Reports and Mate’s Receipt annotations.
- Independent Tally Supervision & Weighbridge Control
- Shift-by-shift tally supervision (Tallyman service) for bagged, bundled, or unitized bulk cargoes.
- Port weighbridge coordination, calibration verification, and weight ticket reconciliation.
- Issuance of daily tally logs and final consolidated tally reports.
- Hatch Sealing, Unsealing & Stowage Factor Optimization
- Hatch cover ultrasonic/hose testing supervision and cargo hold cleanliness inspections.
- Tamper-evident hatch sealing and unsealing operations with official Hatch Sealing Certificates.
- Pre-loading hold measurements, void space evaluation, broken stowage calculation, and stowage factor determination.
International Standards & Compliance
Our dry bulk inspection protocols strictly align with globally accepted shipping standards:
- UN ECE Code of Uniform Standards and Procedures for Performance of Draft Surveys
- IMSBC Code (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code)
- ISO Standards for sampling and physical parameter testing of solid bulk cargoes
Why Choose MP Inspection?
| Feature | Client Benefit |
| UN ECE Compliant Calculations | Globally accepted tonnage certificates for buyers, sellers, banks, and customs authorities. |
| Discrepancy Prevention | On-site surveyors actively mitigate short-landed or over-landed cargo claims during operations. |
| 24/7 Shift Coverage | Uninterrupted monitoring during all loading/discharging shifts at ports and terminals. |
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Protect your cargo interest and ensure precise quantity measurements. Contact our marine operations team today.
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