BQCIS

Assuring Quality and Quantity at Custody Transfer Points

The global coal trade relies on precise determination of weight and quality at critical custody transfer points. Discrepancies in tonnage or composition during vessel loading or discharge can lead to costly disputes, demurrage, or financial penalties.

BQCIS provides independent supervision and certification of all shipment operations—draft surveys, weighing, and sampling—to ensure that transfer quantities and coal quality conform to contractual specifications. Our inspectors work under ISO 13909 and ASTM D7430 standards for unbiased accuracy.

We issue internationally recognized Certificates of Weight and Quality for trade settlement, safeguarding both buyer and seller from uncertainty while reinforcing trust across the supply chain.

Key Inspection & Sampling Activities

Quantity Determination & Loss Minimization

Our surveyors supervise draft surveys, weighbridge monitoring, and cargo reconciliation to guarantee accurate tonnage measurement. We verify vessel and barge conditions, conduct loss control audits, and seal management to prevent discrepancies. This ensures the recorded shipment quantity is reliable and bankable for contractual payment.

Representative Sampling & Certification

We oversee mechanical and manual sampling during loading and discharge operations to guarantee sample representativeness. Samples are sealed, homogenized, split, and dispatched under tamper-evident control for laboratory testing. The resulting BQCIS Certificate of Quality forms the definitive document for trade settlement and contract compliance.

Key Benefits of Shipment & Trade Inspection

Accuracy

Accurate Weight & Quality Verification

Ensure all coal shipments meet contractual specifications with precise measurement and analysis oversight.

Loss Control

Loss Control & Dispute Prevention

Independent verification reduces demurrage, short-loading claims, and financial risk between buyer and seller.

Credibility

Commercial Credibility

BQCIS-certified documents are globally recognized and accepted for bank negotiations and LC settlements.

Transparency

Trade Transparency & Confidence

Transparent verification fosters trust between stakeholders across the global coal supply chain.

Success Story

Independent Draft Survey Resolves Tonnage Dispute

The Challenge:

A coal trader and port operator disputed a vessel’s tonnage variance. Divergent draft readings jeopardized LC documentation and payment release.

Our Solution:

BQCIS performed a full-process draft survey audit, recalculating corrected displacement values and verifying all hydrostatic data using independent calibration charts. Results were supported by verified moisture and density data from accredited laboratories.

The Result:

The BQCIS-certified report identified calibration bias in the port’s initial readings. The final corrected figures were accepted by both buyer and seller, resolving the dispute, validating the invoice, and preventing demurrage losses.

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