Accurate Weight and Quantity Verification for Bulk Cargo
In international trade, the precise weight and quantity of bulk cargo are fundamental to the commercial transaction. BQCIS's Draft Survey and Tally services provide a trusted, independent method for determining the quantity of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel. Our internationally certified surveyors use meticulous procedures based on Archimedes' principle to calculate weight by measuring the displacement of the vessel.
Alongside draft surveys, our on-site tally services provide an accurate count of break-bulk cargo like bags, steel, or timber. This dual approach ensures that you pay for what you receive and receive payment for what you ship. Our impartial reports are recognized globally by traders, ship owners, and charterers as a reliable basis for commercial invoices and for resolving disputes.
Our Survey & Tally Process
Key Benefits of Our Services
Prevent Cargo Shortages
Our independent verification protects you from financial losses resulting from inaccurate cargo weight or quantity claims.
Resolve Disputes
The official survey report serves as trusted, impartial evidence to quickly and effectively resolve commercial disputes.
Ensure Accurate Payment
Provides a reliable basis for payment, ensuring you pay only for the cargo you receive or are paid for the cargo you ship.
Support Trade Documentation
Our reports are a crucial part of the shipping documentation required for Bills of Lading and Letters of Credit.
Success Story
Verifying a 70,000 Ton Iron Ore Shipment
A steel producer needed to verify the exact metric tonnage of an iron ore shipment being loaded in Australia to ensure the quantity matched their high-value purchase contract before issuing payment.
A BQCIS draft surveyor conducted initial and final draft readings of the bulk carrier, performed water density tests, and audited all ballast changes during the loading operation, all in accordance with UN/ECE standards.
Our final survey report confirmed the loaded quantity was within 0.1% of the contracted amount, providing the client with the assurance needed to approve the multi-million dollar payment.