Bunker Delivery Assurance — Independent BQS, sampling and condition surveys for a global charterer in Brazilian ports.
Accurate BQS and sampling ensured transparent bunker deliveries and supported 90% of quantity disputes.
100+
Verified bunker deliveries
90%
Disputes reduction
Overview
A global charterer required reliable bunker quantity verification in Brazil to control financial exposure during fuel deliveries. They needed consistent measurement, proper sampling procedures and documentation aligned with P&I expectations and internal compliance.
Our Process
Pre-Bunkering Inspection
Verified barge and ship figures, lines and meters, including seals and calibration records where available.Bunker Quantity Survey (BQS)
Carried out full before/after soundings and ullages, recording temperature and density to calculate delivered quantities.Sampling & Chain of Custody
Supervised continuous drip sampling, sealed samples and documented chain of custody to support potential quality claims.Operational Documentation
Issued clear BQS reports with figures, remarks and photographic evidence, shared promptly with operations and claims teams.
The Result
More than 100 bunker deliveries independently verified in Brazilian ports
Around 90% of quantity disputes backed by Espadarte data resolved at commercial level
Consistent audit trail for suppliers, owners and P&I
Stronger bunker compliance framework with documented sampling and custody practices
