BQCIS — What We Do (Expanded)
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This expanded section provides an in-depth overview of the methodologies applied by
BQCIS across the oil, gas, and chemical industries.
Every procedure is aligned with global standards
(ISO,
ASTM,
IMO)
to ensure accuracy, safety, and defensible reporting.
Below, we detail how our teams operate at each stage, with expanded content
accessible via dedicated subpages where needed.
Cargo Inspection & Loss Control
Cargo inspection forms the backbone of trade assurance.
BQCIS inspectors deploy at loading ports, discharge ports, and during ship-to-ship (STS) transfers
to verify quantity and quality in real time.
- Tanks & Terminals — Shore and ship tank gauging, density checks, and displacement verification.
- Custody Documentation — Ullage reports, calibration references, and QR-secured evidence packs.
- Loss Control — Variance tracking with acceptable tolerances agreed in advance of lifting.
- International Compliance — Methods consistent with
API MPMS.
Sampling & Quality Testing
Our laboratories and inspectors ensure product integrity by adhering to globally recognized sampling
and testing protocols.
- Closed Sampling — Preserves sample integrity under custody rules.
- Jet A-1 Aviation Fuel — Tests for freezing point, flash point, FAME contamination.
- Diesel & Gasoline — Cetane index, sulfur, distillation curves, RON/MON validation.
- Marine Fuels — Viscosity, cat fines, water separation, sulfur compliance under IMO 2020.
- Petrochemicals — Purity checks, inhibitors, and impurity profiling.
Tank Calibration & Metering Verification
Tank and meter accuracy is vital for trade settlements.
BQCIS ensures equipment is properly calibrated and certified.
- Vertical and horizontal tank strapping with proving charts.
- Meter proving with portable provers and factor correction.
- Verification logs defensible in disputes and customs clearance.
- Alignment with
ISO 4269 standards for petroleum measurement.
Pipeline & Terminal Oversight
BQCIS monitors all terminal and pipeline activities to ensure seamless custody transfers.
- Line displacement verification with photographic evidence.
- Interface detection and contamination prevention during transfers.
- Additive injection witnessing and seal management.
- Custody seals and valve logs maintained under tamper-proof chain-of-custody.
Documentation & Release
Transparency is achieved through comprehensive documentation packages issued by BQCIS.
- Full settlement reports including calibration references and calculations.
- Appendices for customs submissions and bank financing under
ICC rules. - PDF reports with optional CSV/JSON exports for ERP systems.
- Defensible reports secured with
Digital Assurance Hub.
Compliance & Standards References
- ISO Standards — Petroleum measurement & custody transfer
- ASTM Methods — Fuel testing & calibration protocols
- IMO 2020 — Marine fuel sulfur compliance
- Digital Assurance Hub — Client dashboards & records
- Case Studies — Practical inspection examples