Petroleum Products Inspection

The primary function of official petroleum products inspection (survey) is to facilitate the marketing and sale of petroleum products by providing accurate and consistent inspection and weighing information that describes the quantity and quality of petroleum products being bought and sold.

To avoid misunderstandings or claims and disputes between contractual trade partners, which can be related to the agreed parameters of traded goods or commodities, it is beneficial to have additional supporting documents from independent and professional inspection company.

It is a standard for international judicial and arbitrage practices as well as for insurance companies to use services of independent inspection companies (surveyors), as a third party which is often called in arbitration cases as a witness or professional independent expert.

Often, the presence of a specialist at the inspection site – with professional knowledge and many years of experience – is able to prevent attempts of any illegal manipulation with petroleum products.

Competent inspectors of Searise Sarl carry out all the necessary measurements and calculations, promptly informing their clients about any contractual violations, inconsistencies or damages observed.

They provide photo and video evidence, and other documentary support of the logistic process and produce detailed inspection report or certificate. If any non-compliance with contract specification, or a threat to the safety or damage of the cargo is observed our inspectors notify our clients immediately on 24/7 bases and proper action to avoid or limit the damages is advised and implemented.

These days petroleum products are the basis of the global fuel and energy balance. Refined products of oil and combustible gases are widely used in all sectors of industry, agriculture, transport as well as in everyday life. It is difficult to list all the areas of application for petroleum products, as their role in the life of modern society is fundamental. Improving the quality of oil products, as well as better control of its negative impact on Earth environment, is one of the most important issues. The share of petroleum products in the global energy balance has reached 75%, consequently, petroleum products inspections are one of the most demanded service by clients, hence it is an area of priority for the Searise Sarl.

With our own independent laboratories and accreditation, we are ready to offer you:

• incoming control of the delivered goods to the inland tanks or to port terminal
• outcoming control from the factories or tanks
• inspection of vessel`s holds (containers) cleanliness and the confirmation of its suitability to carry of a particular type of cargo. Issuance of the cleanliness certificate
• inspection of hatch covers conditions
• 24 hours’ visual inspection of the loading process and visual assessment of the quality of the goods
• sampling during loading and preparation of composite sample representing the whole quantity of cargo as per international sampling standards
• laboratory testing of all types of goods in accordance with the local and international requirements and standards (ISO, USDA, ASTM, DIN, GOST, DSTU) and also with specific customer requirements
• • weight control during vessel loading or discharge based on vessel calculation as well as cargo outturn confirmation based on shore measurement. Checking validity of metrological certification of scales
• draught surveys (initial, final, intermediate) of seagoing vessels and barges
• control of cargo staffing into container
• sealing of the holds of the vessel / container
• checking technical condition of the warehouses and tanks for its suitability for storage of the particular cargo
• confirmation of the cargo volume/tonnage accumulated in warehouses or in the port for banks and insurance companies. FCR confirmation (FCR– forwarders certificate of receipt)
• verifying the compliance of labeling and packaging with specifications
• 24/7 presence, control and protective action on behalf of our clients

The international inspection company Searise Sarl has direct branches and its inspectors all over the world, protect the clients, help and control the quality and quantity of cargo during loading/discharge.

Searise Sarl certificates and reports are successfully used in various disputes and are recognized by international trading banks and trading community.

Searise Sarl inspection know-how helps reduce financial risks to transacting parties. We sets up coordinates inspection and testing services for petroleum cargo movements, as required by our clients, which may involve any of the following operations:

• Tank gauging
• Bunker surveys
• Product sampling to industry standards
• Tank cleanliness inspection
• Tank wall wash
• Tanker lightering
• Auto-sampling
• Investigation of cargo discrepancies sampling
• Sample transport
• DSample quality laboratory testing and retainof our clients

We also have the relevant permit from the Nigerian Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to carry out cargo survey services.

We offer inspection services for quality and quantity in the following areas:

• Crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals
• Ship, barge and truck, shore and offshore tank measurement
• Testing and analytical services on crude, petroleum products and petrochemicals
• Marine fuel management for ships and shore tanks
• Petroleum product blending
• Ullage inspection
• Bunker survey
• Tank cleanliness inspection and certification