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Bunker Survey
Independent oversight of the bunkering operation for the buyer, from preparation to delivery.
You receive: Witnessed soundings, sealed samples, delivery documents reviewed, factual report.
Dubai · Ghana · Global network
Independent marine surveys and cargo inspections.
What happened, where, and how much: recorded accurately, at the time, by someone who was there.
9Survey services
2Regional offices
24/7Short-notice cover
About us
Facts backed by evidence, recorded on site.
Equator Marine Solutions provides independent marine survey and cargo inspection services to shipowners, charterers, traders, receivers and insurers, through our trusted network of surveyors spread across the globe.
Every voyage involves handovers. Fuel is delivered, holds are accepted, cargo is loaded, counted and discharged. Each handover is a point where quantity, condition or responsibility can be disputed later.
We attend these moments and record what actually happened, so our clients can make decisions and settle claims on facts.
What we do best
Fuel, vessel condition and cargo, surveyed independently.
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Bunker Quantity Survey
Measurement of the fuel actually supplied, with protective surveillance against irregular practices such as aerated (“cappuccino”) bunkers.
You receive: Quantities before and after, malpractice monitoring, claim-ready report.
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Hold Condition Survey
A photographed record of the holds, noting damage beyond fair wear and tear between two dates.
You receive: Photographic record, damage notes, on-hire and off-hire support.
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UT – Cleanliness Inspections
Hold and hatch cover inspection before loading, including ultrasonic testing where required.
You receive: Cleanliness findings, hatch cover test results, pass or reject with photos.
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Pre-Loading Cargo Condition
Confirms the vessel's cleanliness and cargo-worthiness before loading.
You receive: Cargo space inspection, tests as required, readiness report.
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Draft Survey
Calculation of cargo quantity loaded or discharged from the vessel's draft readings, while afloat.
You receive: Draft readings, quantity calculation, survey report for all parties.
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Tally Survey
Professional counting and recording of all types of cargo by our tallymen and supervisors.
You receive: Tally records at the point of handling, final report.
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Port Captain Services
Supervision of loading, unloading, lashing and unlashing for project and heavy-lift cargoes.
You receive: Supervision on site, lashing inspection, report on the operation.
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Sealing / Unsealing
Sealing of hatch covers and manholes after loading, and unsealing before discharge.
You receive: Sealing and unsealing, verification against certificates.
Our commitment
The facts, from the outset.
A clear scope before we attend, an accurate record while we are there, and a report that tells you exactly what was found.
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Independent
We report what we observe, accurately and without embellishment.
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Present at the operation
Our reports rest on what our surveyors have seen and measured on site.
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Clear, evidenced reporting
Structured reports with photographs, written for every party to follow.
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Responsive and direct
Direct contact with the people handling your appointment.
How we work
From appointment to final report.
Appointment
You send the vessel, port, cargo and survey required. We confirm scope and attendance.
Attendance
Our surveyor attends the operation, inspects, measures and records on site.
Reporting
A structured report with photographs and figures, issued promptly after the survey.
Support
We stay available to answer questions from you or other interested parties.
What you can expect
- A clear scope agreed before attendance
- Findings recorded at the time of the operation
- Photographic evidence wherever conditions allow
- Confidential handling of your information
Who we serve
- Shipowners and operators
- Charterers
- Cargo traders and receivers
- Brokers, insurers and claims handlers
Need a surveyor at short notice?
Send us the port documents. We've got you covered.
Global presence
Our offices.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Dubai South Business Park - A3Logistics City Street, Madinat Al Mataar
Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai, UAE
P.O. Box: 282228 (Dubai South HQ)
Ghana
Accra
2nd Floor, M2 Building, LaboneNdabaningi Sithole
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Digital Address: GL-014-9385
Contact
Reach out to our experts.
Whether you have an immediate enquiry, need to arrange a survey, or want to learn more about our services, our team is ready to assist you.
