BQCIS — Custody Integrity
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Custody breaches—such as broken seals, unauthorized access, or tampered lines—remain one of the
most frequent causes of operational disputes in terminals and pipelines.
BQCIS safeguards custody integrity by deploying independent inspectors, secure
custody seals, and traceable reconciliation procedures.
These protocols are trusted by regulators, financial institutions, and commercial stakeholders worldwide.
Our Custody Integrity Protocols
- Deployment of tamper-evident custody seals on transfer lines and storage tanks.
- Real-time monitoring of custody conditions during loading, discharge, or pipeline operations.
- Independent verification of seal numbers, valve status, and custody locks before and after transfer.
- Alignment with ISO 45001 and international custody transfer rules.
Defensible Reporting
- Variance tracking against declared, measured, and received volumes.
- Escalation to umpire labs for retained samples when custody is in dispute.
- Full photographic evidence of seals, gauges, and custody lines.
- Reports issued with QR-secured certificates for transparency.
Case Example: Custody Dispute in a Tank Terminal
A dispute arose between two traders in a Middle Eastern tank terminal after seal numbers did not match
post-transfer. BQCIS intervened with the following measures:
- Verification of custody seals against prior inspection logs.
- Reconciliation using retained samples stored in custody-sealed containers.
- Independent laboratory validation under ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Final settlement issued via QR-secured report, accepted by both parties within 48 hours.
Compliance & Standards References
- ISO Standards — Custody transfer & HSSE protocols
- ASTM Methods — Line integrity and custody validation
- GAFTA Arbitration — Defensible in trade disputes
- BQCIS QR-Secure Certificates — Traceable custody evidence
- BQCIS Client Portal — Custody logs, reconciliation reports & archives