What is Draft Survey?
Draft Survey is an important method used for cargo quantity calculations of ships carrying bulk cargo. Water pushes objects that are less than its own density towards the surface and keeps them floating. Based on this Archimedes’ law, the depth of the ship under water (draft) is measured to ensure the stability and safety of the ship, and the weight loaded or discharged from the ship is calculated by using the stability books of the ship. The waterline depths at the bow, stern and midships parts of the ship are measured and the amount of cargo on board is determined based on these measurements. CIS Karkont offers accredited quantity determination service with Draft Survey in all Turkish ports.
Why Draft Survey?
Draft Survey is the most practical method for determining the amount loaded on or discharged from the ship. While every vehicle (hundreds or even thousands of vehicles depending on the size of the ship) is weighed empty and full at each time in the quantity determination made by weighbridge, in this method, the calculation process is performed only at the beginning and end of the loading / unloading process on the ship. In some cases, the Draft Survey method of quantity determination is used as an additional verification method to shore scale, but in some cases it can also be used as the only method for quantity determination. CIS Karkont’s Draft Survey service is at your side to determine the quantity of bulk cargoes in any situation.
CIS Karkont’s Draft Survey Service
CIS Karkont Inspection Services, as one of the leading inspection companies in Turkey, is also specialized in marine survey. Its accredited Draft Survey service provides an important assistance to all parties such as shipowners, exporters, importers, etc. to accurately calculate the amount of cargo. CIS Karkont’s experienced teams provide a reliable contribution to the accurate determination of cargo quantity in international trade with its accredited Draft Survey service in accordance with international standards for maritime transportation.
