Independent determination of the fuel quantity supplied or transferred during a bunkering operation.
An unverified difference between what was invoiced and what was actually delivered translates into direct overcosts and disputes that are difficult to support once the operation is over.
Tank soundings and measurements before and after delivery.
Verification of the fuel quantities received.
Direct supervision of the bunkering operation.
Continuous sampling (drip sampling) at the vessel's manifold.
Verification and sealing of representative samples.
Review of the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) and documentation.
Comparison of quantities between vessel, barge and BDN.
Full photographic and documentary record of the operation.
A BQS report with tank measurements, the quantity comparison, the operation's photographic record and supporting documentation (BDN).