BQCIS — Tank Terminals: Daily Monitoring
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At shared tank terminals, **daily monitoring is the backbone of custody assurance**.
Variances often occur between operator records and physical tank volumes due to
evaporation, stratification, or human error.
BQCIS inspectors act as independent witnesses, ensuring every party’s
interest is safeguarded through transparent reconciliation of operator logs with
physical measurements.
See related Case Studies or
access your BQCIS Client Portal.
Methodologies
- Daily gauging of storage tanks: soundings, temperature, density.
- Independent validation of calibration charts and dip tables.
- Line displacements and product stratification checks.
- Variance calculation between operator logs and actuals.
- Immediate reporting of discrepancies beyond tolerance.
Key Benefits
- Prevention of losses & disputes at shared facilities.
- Transparency for all stakeholders: owners, operators, traders.
- Data-backed records suitable for arbitration or audits.
- Reinforced trust between counterparties in shared assets.
Case Study: Jet Fuel Terminal Variance Reduction
At a shared aviation fuel terminal, BQCIS daily monitoring narrowed variances from 0.8% to 0.2%,
reducing disputes and accelerating clearance by 48 hours.
Reports were issued with QR-secured evidence packs,
accepted by airlines and regulators.
Compliance & Standards References
- ISO 17025 — Accredited tank calibration & testing
- ASTM D1250 — Petroleum measurement tables
- IMO Guidelines — Marine-linked terminal oversight
- BQCIS QR Certificates — Verified daily reconciliation
- Client Portal — Live variance dashboards
- Risk & Safety — HSSE compliance under ISO 45001