At the present market rate, bunker cost is one of the largest operating expense incurred, with such high costs involved, it becomes imperative for the charterers to know the exact bunker quantity onboard.
To prevent bunker misappropriation BMB is able to offer 221B surveys, commonly known as Bunker Detective Surveys.
To find concealed fuel, our qualified surveyors go on board the vessel and get their hands dirty by practicing impartial, independent quantity measurement inspection to marine fuels, issuing detailed bunker survey report signed by master & chief engineer.
BMB surveyors have the necessary skills to detect
Hidden compartments
Magic Pipes
Altered Sounding Pipe Lengths
Non-Class Approved Sounding Tables
Tampered Sounding Tapes