Marine Loss Prevention Services

VTS Shipping is providing Cargo and Marine loss prevention services. Our professional controller's and expert's actions are to assist P&I members, Ship-owners and underwriters to manage and reduce risk exposure and to contribute towards an enhanced safety culture.

VTS Shipping marine and cargo loss control is not only to the hull & machinery, full condition survey, draft survey, on-off-hire condition surveys, loading & unloading tally supervision, lasing and securing survey and protection & indemnity insurance, underwriters but also vessel issues as fire & explosion, navigation as grounding, salvage, pollution & collision, carriers as liquefaction, tanker and in break bulk & bags, containers, RoRo & dangerous cargo, human issues as stowaways, Illness, personal injury, pirate . . . risk assessment and loss control prevention f for the purpose of reducing the risks at sea.

Marine Loss Prevention Services

VTS Shipping is providing Cargo and Marine loss prevention services. Our professional controller's and expert's actions are to assist P&I members, Ship-owners and underwriters to manage and reduce risk exposure and to contribute towards an enhanced safety culture.

VTS Shipping marine and cargo loss control is not only to the hull & machinery, full condition survey, draft survey, on-off-hire condition surveys, loading & unloading tally supervision, lasing and securing survey and protection & indemnity insurance, underwriters but also vessel issues as fire & explosion, navigation as grounding, salvage, pollution & collision, carriers as liquefaction, tanker and in break bulk & bags, containers, RoRo & dangerous cargo, human issues as stowaways, Illness, personal injury, pirate . . . risk assessment and loss control prevention f for the purpose of reducing the risks at sea.

VTS Shipping appointed by project underwriters, cargo underwriters, P&I clubs, ship-owners, carriers, assured, brokers, maritime lawyers, claim handlers, settling agents, freight forwards, oil & gas offshore companies, reinsurers, charterers, S&P agents, multimodal transport companies, etc…as their correspondent for all of ship & vessel carrier, all type of cargo at ports and at sea.

Loss Prevention & Control description in details is consisted of (But not limited)

Cargo

-Bulk/General cargo (Wetting, shifting and contamination, shortage, ex: rice)

-Liquefaction of Cargo (nickel ore and iron ore fines)

-Container (falling overboard and wet damage to cargo)

-RoRo (Cargo shifting in adverse weather conditions)

-Tanker (Contamination, Shortage, Ex: Gas and Oil)

-Dangerous cargo

-Break & super project cargo (ex: heavy lifting)

Cases

- Fire / Explosion (almost of Engine Room, Machinery spaces and cargo holds)

- Machinery (Bunkers / Fuel quality, Cracks, girders/columns, Main engines, Turbo chargers, Other machinery, Boilers, Crane damages, Propeller blades, Rudders, Slow Steaming)

- Grounding (heavy weather, dragging of anchor, evasive actions to avoid collision, Navigational errors)

- Pollution (A common cause of pollution is ruptured oil pipes in ballast tank, the majority of spills occur during operational procedures)

- Illness (medical care and repatriation, diseases)

- Personal Injury (slips/falls, fires and explosions, machinery or equipment hazardous atmosphere)

-Human Related Issues

- Stowaways (financial, a threat)

- Navigational Issues

- Collision/RDC ( lookout or unsatisfactory radar watch, weather, VHF, Overtaking in narrow passages)

- Damage caused by vessel coming into direct contact with, for example, a dock, pier, jetty, buoy or crane, or the damage caused by the vessel's wash

- Anchor-loss or other Anchor issues (Loss of anchor and anchor chains are among the root causes of many groundings and collisions)

Marine Claims Handling Management / Services

VTS Shipping provides high quality claims handling and advice for all types of marine claims (cargo claims, personal injury, environmental, collision and grounding, FD &D) on behalf of shipowners, insurers and corporate clients. VTS corporates in this field with leading loss adjusting firms for the fast and accurate assessment of the damage along with the final settlement of the claim.

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Vessel Valuation Survey Services

As Vts We provide Vessel Valuation Survey Services done by very experienced Master Mariner and Chief Engineers backround marine surveyors to examine and report the current condition to determine the valuation of the vessel.

Valuation survey is usually carried out at the same time as Pre purchase condition survey, and is used to determine market value of the interested vessel.

A vessel valuation survey is a comprehensive assessment conducted to determine the value of a vessel, such as a boat, yacht, or ship. This survey is typically carried out by professional marine surveyors who specialize in vessel appraisals. The valuation survey takes into account various factors that can influence the vessel's worth, including its age, condition, equipment, maintenance history, market demand, and comparable sales data.

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As Vts We provide Vessel Valuation Survey Services done by very experienced Master Mariner and Chief Engineers backround marine surveyors to examine and report the current condition to determine the valuation of the vessel.

Valuation survey is usually carried out at the same time as Pre purchase condition survey, and is used to determine market value of the interested vessel.

A vessel valuation survey is a comprehensive assessment conducted to determine the value of a vessel, such as a boat, yacht, or ship. This survey is typically carried out by professional marine surveyors who specialize in vessel appraisals. The valuation survey takes into account various factors that can influence the vessel's worth, including its age, condition, equipment, maintenance history, market demand, and comparable sales data.

During a vessel valuation survey, the surveyor will inspect the vessel both internally and externally. They will examine the vessel's hull, structural integrity, mechanical systems, electrical systems, navigational equipment, safety features, and overall condition. The surveyor may also review maintenance records, documentation, and ownership history to assess the vessel's maintenance and legal status.

The surveyor will compare the vessel to similar vessels in the market that have been sold recently or are currently listed for sale. This analysis helps determine the vessel's fair market value, which represents the price a willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an open market transaction.

The final survey report provides an unbiased evaluation of the vessel's value, including a detailed description of the vessel's condition, a list of any deficiencies or issues found during the survey, and an estimated fair market value. This valuation report is often used by boat owners, buyers, sellers, lenders, insurance companies, and legal entities for various purposes, such as buying/selling decisions, insurance coverage, financing, legal disputes, or taxation.

It's important to note that a vessel valuation survey is different from a marine survey, which focuses primarily on the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. While a vessel valuation survey may include some elements of a marine survey, its main objective is to determine the vessel's monetary value rather than its suitability for a specific use or condition at sea.

Remember, vessel valuation surveys are typically conducted by professional marine surveyors who possess the necessary knowledge and experience in assessing vessel conditions and market values. Their expertise ensures an accurate and reliable valuation that can be used for various purposes.

Heavy lift & Project Cargo Marine Survey

Heavy lift and project cargo marine survey is a specialized type of survey conducted to assess and provide recommendations for the safe transportation of heavy and oversized cargo by sea. This type of survey is typically carried out by marine surveyors who specialize in evaluating the loading, stowage, securing, and transportation of specific, large and heavy cargoes.

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Heavy lift & Project Cargo Marine Survey

A heavy lift and project cargo marine survey is a specialized type of survey conducted to assess and provide recommendations for the safe transportation of heavy and oversized cargo by sea. This type of survey is typically carried out by marine surveyors who specialize in evaluating the loading, stowage, securing, and transportation of specific, large and heavy cargoes.

Here are the key aspects covered in a heavy lift and project cargo marine survey:

Cargo Inspection: The surveyor inspects the cargo to assess its dimensions, weight, structural integrity, and suitability for transportation by sea. This includes measuring the cargo, checking for any damages or weaknesses, and verifying its compliance with relevant industry standards.

Stability and Load Analysis: The surveyor analyzes the stability of the vessel when carrying the heavy cargo, taking into account factors like the vessel's stability criteria, the cargo's center of gravity, and the impact on the vessel's metacentric height.

Stowage and Securing: The surveyor examines the vessel's cargo hold, deck, and other applicable areas to determine the most suitable stowage and securing arrangements for the cargo. They consider factors such as weight distribution, securing points, and the vessel's stability to ensure the cargo is properly loaded and secured.

Transportation Planning: The surveyor assists in developing a transportation plan, including selecting the appropriate vessel, determining the optimal route, and assessing any potential risks or challenges during the voyage. They may also consider factors such as weather conditions, port restrictions, and any necessary permits or clearances.

Lifting and Rigging Equipment: The surveyor verifies the suitability and adequacy of the lifting and rigging equipment used to handle the heavy cargo. They check factors such as the lifting capacity, load-bearing capacity of cranes, slings, shackles, and other hardware.

Documentation and Reporting: The surveyor prepares detailed reports and documentation, including cargo specifications, survey findings, recommendations, and any necessary calculations or drawings. These documents serve as a reference for all parties involved in the cargo transportation process, including shippers, carriers, and port authorities.

It's important to note that a heavy lift and project cargo marine survey requires expertise and experience in assessing and managing the unique challenges associated with transporting heavy and oversized cargo by sea. Therefore, it is advisable to engage the services of qualified and reputable marine surveyors who specialize in this scope.

You can find the photos of our sample Heavy lift & Project Cargo Marine Surveys from this link

Dry Dock Management Services

Dry dock management services involve the planning, coordination, and execution of activities related to the dry docking of ships for maintenance, repair, and other activities. Dry docking is a process that involves taking a vessel out of the water and placing it in a dock or basin for inspection, repairs, and maintenance.

Some of the key services provided by a dry dock management company may include:

Planning and scheduling: The company will work with the ship's owner and operator to plan and schedule the dry docking based on the ship's operational needs and availability of the dry dock facilities....

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3rd Party Audit For SIRE Requirement

High score of SIRE and CDI are desirable for tanker owners to run their vessels efficiently. It is required to carry out a pre-vetting survey in advance. Our pre-vetting inspection programme covers all the important aspects required by MOCs.

We provide full preparation of Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (VIQ) and Harmonized Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ) for any upcoming vet for Oil, Chemical and Gas tankers with requisite on-board training.

We run internal audits, train on company’s HSEQ systems, and their specific training required to be advised by the client.

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As You Know,

High score of SIRE and CDI are desirable for tanker owners to run their vessels efficiently. It is required to carry out a pre-vetting survey in advance. Our pre-vetting inspection programme covers all the important aspects required by MOCs.

We provide full preparation of Vessel Inspection

Questionnaire (VIQ) and Harmonized Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ) for any upcoming vet for Oil, Chemical and Gas tankers with requisite on-board training.

We run internal audits, train on company’s HSEQ systems, and their specific training required to be advised by the client.

Pre Vetting / TMSA

The purpose of the Pre Vetting services is to assist and consult the company, for a period of time (usually two years) in the conformance of its management system to the TMSA 2 requirements and to prepare the statistical analysis and reporting of the company’s operational performance with respect to Safety and Environmental protection to the standards of the TMSA 2.

Our Pre Vetting services:

- Internal auditing of the office & reporting.

- Setting up of required statistical procedures

(utilizing existing software and adding any additional data reporting process).

- Developing company performance reports quarterly.

- Setting up and following up all accidents / incidents

reporting and analysis procedure.

- Preparing collective analysis and performance report

for the fleet on an 3 month basis, based on information gathered from:

- Internal Audits reports.

- Visits to Vessels by Head Office Representatives.

- Port State Control Inspections.

- Oil Majors Vetting Inspections.

- Navigational Audits.

- External Audits.

- Class Surveys.

- Collating and analyze, identifying trends, of all SIRE

inspections deficiencies on a 3 month basis.

- Preparing the 3 month Management Review material.

- Coordinating the 3 month Management Review meeting and respective minutes.

- Reporting TO THE MANAGEMENT status of company’s SMS on a 3 month basis.

- Preparing the TMSA reporting to the OCIMF website.

- Preparing the annual collective analysis and

performance report.

- Preparing the annual Management Review material.

- Identifying amendments to the SMS.

- Updating SMS with new oil major requirements and any

feedback that is available to ST Vetting Marine Solutions.

- Preparing the company for any oil major office

inspection.

- Represent the office and company during oil major

office inspection.

- Carry out pre-vetting inspection and / or represent

the company during vetting. inspections (at company’s will and in accordance with specific instructions issued by the company).

- Propose amendments to the company’s Management System.

An onboard inspection can only be successful if the

tanker has been prepared for the inspection. For this reason, some companies perform pre-vetting inspections by internal resources prior to the vetting inspections by the oil majors.

These inspections normally take place during discharge.

Most of the vetting inspectors are former seafarers

with long experience from various types of tanker vessels.

Most likely the first impression is formed already at the time the inspector arrives at the gangway and then continues all the way until the closing meeting have been completed.

Inspectors will be looking for objective criteria by which to judge the tanker. Thus, the importance of the route from the ship side to the Master's office should not be nderestimated. Remember that, as always, you do not get a second chance to make a first impression.

Make sure that the inspection is scheduled at a convenient time for the vessel, so it does not conflict with other inspections.

Apart from the required operation of the vessel the inspection should be given the highest priority.

Make sure that each head of department has completed

and signed off his own part of the vessel inspection questionnaire before arrival at port and that any deficiencies have been reported/corrected. This should be incorporated into the normal routine guidelines.

Although it is the Master's overall responsibility to

prepare for an inspection, this is a teamwork involving all crew members.

Prior to the inspection a copy of the below documents

should, as a minimum, be made ready for the inspector:

- Classification documents

- Certificate of registry

- Cargo ship safety construction certificate

- Cargo ship safety equipment certificate

- Safety radiotelegraphy certificate

- Load line certificate

- IMO certificate of fitness

- IOPP certificate & supplement

- Certificate of financial responsibility

- Crew list

- Drawing of the vessel's cargo tank arrangement

- Vessel's safe manning document

- Masters should lay out the certificates in the same

order as they appear in the VPQ/VIQ (Vessel Particular Questionnaire/Vessel Inspection Questionnaire) This saves time and creates a good impression of a systematic

preparation, and the following documentation should also be presented:

- The officer's qualification matrix

- Officer's licenses

- Health certificates

- P&A manual

- Approved crude oil washing manual

- Approved ballast manual

- Oil/Cargo record book

- Oil transfer procedures

- Garbage log for compliance with MARPOL Annex V

- Proof of cargo hose / pipe pressure testing

- Proof of fixed and portable firefighting equipment

servicing

- Proof of professional servicing of breathing apparatus

- Proof of life raft servicing

- Settings for vessel's pressure/vacuum valves

- Shipping document and cargo manifest

- Certificate of inhabitation or stabilization of cargo

- Declaration of Inspection if transferring bunkers

- Cargo Information cards for the cargo on board

- Inert gas manual

- Vessel response plan

- Safety manual

- Vessel operation manual

- Company's policy for upgrading and training

Be prepared to calibrate and/or demonstrate the proper

operation of:

- Combustible gas detectors or fixed gas detection

system

- Oxygen analyser

- Toxic gas detector

- Overboard discharge monitor

- Cargo pump emergency shutdown and bearing alarms

- High level alarms

- Overfill alarms

- Quick closing valves

Be prepared to demonstrate the proper operation of the

following systems/alarms:

- Inert gas system alarms

- Oily water separator

- Firefighting systems

- Steering gear

- Emergency generator

- Engine room ventilation shutdowns

- Fuel oil quick-closing valves valve

In addition, the following items may be checked and

should be ready:

- Firemen's outfits

- International shore connection

- Navigation equipment

- ECDIS including latest corrections

- Publication including corrections

- EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon),

pyrotechnics and hydrostatic releases

- Flame screens, bunker tanks

- Suitable paint locker

- Marine sanitation device

Reference should also be made to the requirements of

the oil major inspecting the vessel. The following items are of vital importance as these provide an overall impression of the vessel and will play an essential part in how the inspection will be conducted.

- Gangway: Correctly arranged - is the gangway net

rigged? Is there a life ring nearby?

- Deck Watch: Is a deck watch present at the gangway?

- Ask the inspector of his identity (should be verified

by ID) and who he wants to see

- Confirm with the Duty Officer that this is OK

- One crew member should guide the inspector to the

Master's office

- All applicable warning signs must be posted

- All crew should wear required PPE

- Fire equipment at the manifold must be in place and correctly rigged

- Deck clean and free of oil/water and obstructions

- Scuppers blocked and emergency pump in position and

discharge connected

- Cargo information: Make sure that all personnel

involved in the cargo operations are briefed regarding what cargoes are being loaded/discharged, particularly the deck watch. All MSDS to be posted and easily readable.

- Emergency equipment working, present and clearly

marked

- Moorings in good order with no lines on the winch ends

- Accommodation clean and tidy, all doors closed, and a

positive pressure maintained

The Inspection

Remember, you do not pass or fail a vetting inspection!

The results from a vetting inspection will give the

oil major information needed to decide if the vessel is accepted for use.

However, you shall be well prepared and make sure that

the inspector is accompanied on the vessel during the inspection. The best people to do this would be the Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer (Navigation Officer), Chief Engineer and the 1st Engineer (Second Engineer).

Normally, the inspector will start by checking all

certificates and documentation with the Master followed by a tour on bridge, deck, accommodation, provision room and engine/steering gear room. However, it must be remembered that the order and schedule of the inspection can be changed to achieve less disturbance to the normal operations onboard. With the OCIMF VPQ (Vessel Particular Questionnaire), much of the data referring to the tanker

will have been completed in advance. Make sure that you have a completed and up to date copy available for the inspector as this will save much time.

Some of the most common deficiencies are found in the

following areas:

Bridge and radio room

- Passage plan only pilot to pilot. Ensure that the

filed passage plan covers berth to berth navigation.

- Missing publications or old editions onboard when new

publications have been issued

- No emergency anchorage marked

- No-go areas not marked

- No point of no return marked

- Master's standing orders and night order book missing

or not completed

- No logs for gyro error

- No entry of position on the ECDIS chart during transit

of pilotage to berth

- ECDIS

- Cargo control room and tank deck

- No cargo/ballast plan available

- Hydraulic leaks on deck

- Officers and ratings not wearing proper PPE on deck

- ODM (Oil Discharge Monitor) not tested

- The manifold valves of the opposite side to the

discharging side are not closed and/or pressure gauge having defects or missing

- No screens inside the vents for the ballast tanks

- No calibration gas for gas detection instruments

- No policy for tank entry

- Engine room and steering gear

- No procedures or instructions posted for foam system

- Chief Engineer's standing orders and night order book

are missing or not completed

- Emergency steering procedures not posted properly in

the steering gear room

- Hot work procedures not used or not present in the

manuals

- No safety guidelines available for engine

room/workshop welding equipment

- No eye protection warning notices posted for engine

workshop machinery

- No clean goggles by grinders and lathes

- Accommodation/Galley

- Untidy

- Overhead ventilation greasy which is a fire hazard

- Accommodation ventilators with no identification

labels

- Required temperature of the meat/fish room not

maintained correctly

Pre-vetting Services

A good ranking in the OCIMF/SIRE Database is an

essential tool for independent owners of tanker vessels in order to ensure employment for their vessels.

A Pre-vetting Inspection can help minimising or even

eliminating the risk of negative observations during a SIRE Vetting, thus maintaining a low observation score in the database.

During a Pre-vetting Inspection we visit the vessel

and perform an in-depth inspection covering all areas on board in relation to the SIRE Vetting programme with special focus on the Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (VIQ) in order to prepare the vessel for an upcoming vetting.

The overall objective is to identify any deficiencies

which, according to the inspector’s experience, are likely to cause a negative response during a SIRE Vetting.

During the inspection the crew responsible for the

various departments on board are given on the spot guidance in order to prepare them best possible for a vetting.

The vessel Operator is provided with a detailed

report with recommendations not later than 24 hours after completion of the Pre-vetting Inspection. The Master is provided with a summary and guidance prior to the inspector leaving the vessel.

Upon request we can also assist with Owner’s response

following a SIRE Vetting with negative observations.

The closing meeting

The inspector should sit down and discuss observations

and comments after the inspection is completed. If not, the Master should record a written objection that this has not taken place and inform his company immediately.

If the Master's opinion is that some of the observations are not correct or it has been raised due to a misunderstanding,

this is the time to bring this up with the inspector. Minor observations that have been rectified in front of the inspector should be requested to be removed from the list provided to the Master.

The inspector gives the Master a written list of the

observations found:

Correct all observations as soon as possible Send the report to the head office or department in charge Complete the Inspector Feedback Form and send it together with the report Owner's comments (one of the most important aspects) When the vetting inspector leaves the gangway, the

vessel inspection is finalized. However, it is now that the screening process begins, and the owners reply to any comments or deficiencies raised play a very important part in this screening process.

What the charterer is looking for are quality replies

to the comments raised and which indicate that the comments are taken seriously by the owner. These replies will be used as a measure of the owner's quality

management, and this process will form part of the vetting manager's assessment of the quality of the vessel and on-board procedures.

Many otherwise acceptable vessels do not pass this

part of the vetting process because the owner's replies to the vetting inspection do not provide "closure" of the indicated conditions, and this results in the "approval" either being delayed or denied.

It is important that the owner sends replies that show

acceptance of and respect for the system and that the owner has an active Safety Management System in place that takes every deficiency seriously. The owner's replies should make it possible to identify the root cause of the deficiency and it must address the real cause of the deficiency. It should be considered to make changes to existing operation procedures that are necessary to reduce

the chance of the deficiency occurring again.

Some examples of replies that do not live up this

standard are e.g., "The deficiency has been rectified", "the

deficiency will be rectified at the earliest opportunity", "we have instructed the Master not to do it again", "the spare part has been ordered", etc. In order to indicate that you have an effective system in place it is necessary to address the deficiency within the ISM system, for example by identifying the non-conformity, establishing the root cause and implementing an effective corrective action as well as necessary changes to existing procedures. The deficiency then becomes effectively closed out.

It is not sufficient to say that the deficiency has been fixed, you need to explain that the problem that caused the deficiency is also fixed.

The screening process Having been through all the items mentioned so far this is still not the end of the process. It is also important that comments made are consistent with comments made on similar observations on previous

inspections.

The charterer will also assess and review many other

aspects of your operation, such as:

- Other vessels in your fleet

- The vessel's incident history

- Feedback from the charterer's terminals

- The quality of the owner detention history

- Any previous problems with clearance of the vessel

- Inspection history of the vessel

- The age of the vessel, crew quality and the management

system in place

- CAP (Condition Assessment Programme)) rating, fatigue

analyses (if appropriate)

Ø- The vessels flag, classification society, PSC

blacklisting

On/Off hire Condition Survey Services

The purpose of the survey is principally determining the actual condition of the vessel supporting with photos, reporting existing extent of damages, other than fair wear and tear, which may have occurred to the ship between two dates, usually those of the commencement and termination of charter.

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Bunker Detective Survey Services ( 221 B )

Bunker Detective Surveys are carried out by our marine surveyors on behalf of the charterers to find concealed (hidden) bunker fuel onboard. To find concealed fuel our qualified marine surveyor attend to the vessel. 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.

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Pre-Loading Survey Services

The pre-loading survey is first step of shipment survey procedure on loading in shipping with target to determine the "limits of liability" of the concerned parties regarding to cargo condition...

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Pre-Loading Survey Services

The pre-loading survey is first step of shipment survey procedaure on loading in shipping with target to determine the "limits of liability" of the concerned parties regarding to cargo condition.

Purpose of goods pre-loading surveillance is to certify that cargo’s condition as contaminated (salt water, high moisture, rusted . . .), physical damage (broken, dent & bent . . .) defected & deformed or un-suitable condition prior to loading aiming to protect the carrier’s right under the contract of carriage until this shipment will be discharged at destination port when arising claim of consignee (as buyer, receiver or any parties) to the shipping carrier (instead of seller, supplier or shipper on fraudulent or responsibility).

Sometime, the measurement of cargo’s volume also carried out for calculating of freight costs.

On means of transportation

Before loading, the condition of cargo holds & containers (as well cargo gear, seaworthiness), hatch-covers and ship’s ventilation system must be carried out the inspection to certify that its condition is suitable for loading of cargo.

Basing on pre-loading report of survey, Master of ship will be issue Mate receipt list report to attached with Bill of lading.

if the report of cargo pre-loading inspection is results any differences against the described in the shipping documentation, whether to refuse (reject) the cargo or early notification of these deficiencies to the shippers (agents, stevedores or charterers) together with Carrier

Kind of cargo to be surveyed on pre-loading

All of cargo types must be surveyed by VTS Shipping before loading, especially for goods that are either easily altered on apparent condition or nature damaged for short periods of time, such as a pare iron and steel products are easily oxidized due to environmental influences, fresh seafood is fast spoilage, fresh fruit is quickly rotten (too ripe), agricultural commodities are moldy (its high moisture & humidity).

Place & Duty of VTS’s surveyor carrying out the preloading survey

Our surveyor inspects the cargo on the quay, seller’s premises, prior to the container or the ship’s arrival (period loading) and report to the master on its condition and advise the master on the clauses of the mate’s receipts and give advice on loading and stowage.

Survey on nature & apparent actual condition of cargo with report.

Advising Master on cargo holds cleaning, repairing on the failures, supplying dunnage material and lashing tools.

Advising the master on loading, stowage and securing.

Monitoring the loading, stowage and securing.

Advising and reporting on handling damage caused by stevedores.

Carrying out & Advising on the tallying of the cargo and the issue of cargo documentation.

Advising if the cargo can be loaded in rain and a dirt articles dust flying in the air to cling the cargo Acknowledged the charterparties Clauses relating to damaged cargo, responsibility for loading and stowage, issue of the mate’s receipts and bills of lading.

Port Captain, Supercargo, Marine Survey & Consultancy Services

Our company VTS SHIPPING is control and management of loading/discharging ships in Turkish ports Captain/Supercargo attendance.

Port Captains/Supercargoes of our company are "Oceangoing Master" professionals, having many years experience in this work all over the world, they are specialists with higher marine education and sufficient practice on large capacity vessels. The main duty of Port Captain/Supercargo is to protect the clients interests, save their time and worn them against extra expenses.

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Draft Survey Services

A draft survey is a calculation of the weight of cargo loaded or unloaded to or from a ship from measurents of changes in its displacement. By the changes in the displacement the quantity of cargo can be determined.

The draft survey is performed by reading the ship's draft on the draft markings at six standard points on the hull: forward, midships and aft on both port and starboard sides. Corrections for factors such as trim, water density and non-cargo weight changes are made before calculating the cargo weight change...

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Bunker Survey Services

We perform Bunker Quantity Surveys, We carry out BQS to ascertain fuel and diesel delivered quantities and report any possible shortage. On the othe hand, we also perform Survey or Bunker Detective Survey (BDS), As it is usual to find more fuel oil board than quantities declared by the vessel on the log book. For this reason our surveyors are fully trained and educated...

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Cargo Hold Condition Survey

Hold inspection, prior to loading, is a service we provide to verify if vessel holds are ready to receive your cargo. Our hold inspections guarantee that the cargo will not be affected by the condition of the holds or contaminated by residues already present in the holds. Peterson and Control Union also complete hatch inspections to provide an added level of reassurance to our customers....

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Vessels Pre-Purchase Condition Survey

VTS Marine Survey offers a "Inspection of Pre-purchase vessel condition" that has saved boaters, vessels and ships hundreds of thousands of dollars in pre existing conditions/repairs. Based on the sellers information, and the appearance of the boat we really did not expect to find anything and were prepared to move forward with the purchase. Although you thought to found the perfect boat to be used VTS Marine Survey to perform a pre purchase survey/inspection. After the survey/inspection was completed you were very enlightened at the findings and confronted the seller with the report...

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Vessels Pre-Purchase Condition Survey

VTS Marine Survey offers a "Inspection of Pre-purchase vessel condition" that has saved boaters, vessels and ships hundreds of thousands of dollars in pre existing conditions/repairs.Based on the sellers information, and the appearance of the boat we really did not expect to find anything and were prepared to move forward with the purchase. Although you thought to found the perfect boat to be used VTS Marine Survey to perform a pre purchase survey/inspection. After the survey/inspection was completed you were very enlightened at the findings and confronted the seller with the report.

There was several thousand dollars in pre existing needed repairs! After asking the seller some pointed questions you realized the seller was fully aware of these needed repairs but did not disclose the information to you & your company. Needless to say the "Super Nice Seller" was less than honest. You would recommend to anyone considering purchasing a pre owned boat to have a pre purchase survey/inspection, regardless how great the boat looks, and how nice the seller appears.

You are purchasing a pre owned boats, vessels, ships from a dealer. Although the boat was not to expensive You want to have a survey/inspection performed as a precaution, the dealer was not very pleased with your decision. After watching the process You are amazed at the detail and how the surveyor/inspector checked everything on the boat, everything! After reading the report you realized there is much more in repairs than the dealer informed you. In an effort to make the sale the dealer really minimized the cost of needed repairs. The total cost of the repairs was many times the amount the dealer said (in the thousands), it was more than the purchase price of the boat! You saved thousands and did not do business with that dealer.

Before you buy take the time to have a pre purchase survey/inspection completed. We have been providing surveys/inspections for many years and guarantee if there is any pre existing condition we will find it and report it directly to you, the buyer! There are many very nice sellers who are honest, however we also know there are sellers who may not be honest and do not have your best interest in mind.

Pre-purchase ship condition survey in Worldwide ports carried out by VTS Marine Survey.

Superficial pre-purchase inspection to be carried out by In order for our Surveyors to conduct the required Superficial Pre-Purchase Inspection, please be ensured that the Owners of the vessel and/or their Brokers are aware of the following requirements, which are to be passed on to the vessel’s Master and Chief Engineer.

VTS Marine Survey of Pre-purchase vessel condition will be inspected Full access to the vessel – all areas including amongst others All cabins, Galley, public areas, recreation areas, Gymnasiums if on board, life boats, all stores excluding bonded store only, medical chest and hospital, duct keel if exist, all engine room, emergency generator room, CO2 room, navigation bridge, laundry space, and other spaces, areas which upon spot request we would like to see.

To allow to take some spot Full access to all log books and records.

Internal inspection of the following tanks:

Fore peak tank. Two double bottom tanks which are adjacent to Fuel oil tanks. After peak. Six top wing tanks (one in the mid ship and one in the aft part of each hold

Provide the following plans and documents / records for scrutiny and copies thereof:

All vessels: GA, Capacity, Mid-ship Section and Shell Expansion and Docking Plans

Container Stowage Arrangement and Securing / Lashing plans, including inventory of securing equipment.

Builder’s particulars booklets – Hull & Machinery.

Last two UT gauging report.

Last Special Survey report.

Last two Dry-docking report.

Last Dry Docking – maintenance and repair report from superintendent & ship repair contractors

Class Records, i.e. the latest “Quarterly listing of Surveys” / “Survey Status” including all Class Survey Reports (Hull and Machinery) issued since the last Dry Docking or Special Survey.

Machinery Records – maintenance etc., to include:

ME running hours since last overhaul.

Auxiliary Machinery running hours (all).

ME performance and running data.

ME cylinder and liner inspection report.

ME crankshaft deflection report.

ME clearances report – all main components.

Diesel Generators overhaul inspection reports, including crankshaft deflections.

Electrical Insulation Test – Megger test (latest).

Both Main Engine spares list.

Diesel Generators spares list.

Electrical spares list, including motors.

Last two Lubricating Oil analysis for all machinery (including Main Engines, Auxiliary Engines, Stern Tube, Deck machinery, winches and cargo gear).

Boiler and Cooling water treatment records.

Main engine: at least 4 inspection covers in way of engine camshaft to be open for inspection of cams while engine is being turned with turning gear.

As well as 2 crankcase inspection doors to open

Deck Department spares and paint inventory.

Painting Schedule and suppliers specification – all areas.

Cargo gear spares and record of wires in use.

Inventory of Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment

Record of Safety Equipment.

Inventory of Navigation & Radio (GMDSS) equipment. SVDR. and all additional equipment which is required as per regulations.

All ship’s Class and Statutory certificates, including SOPEP, Cargo Securing Manual and Loading Instrument as well as Grain & Stability Approval.

List of ‘ALL’ ship’s Certificates.

Planned Maintenance reports – recent monthly reports (deck and machinery) – covering a twelve (12) month period.

Cargo Records

Voyage Abstracts – speed and consumption for past 12-month period.

Vessel's Damage Survey

We perform damages surveys caused to ships that consist of the determination of the origin, investigation of the causes and extent of the damage cause to the ship hull and machinery, collisions with infrastructures and beached, calculation of the costs originated by them and the follow up on your subsequent repairs. We also intervene in the damages caused to your cargoes, whether liquid, bulk, containers, ro-ro cargo or general cargo. In this kind of surveys we intervene both by hull and machinery insurers such as P & I Clubs...

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Tally Survey Services

We prepare daily summary reports and detailed final reports of counted cargoes amount at the jetty.

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Cargo Sealing / Unsealing Survey Services

Sealing and unsealing for shipping, trading for shipping, trading on goods, container, cargo hold, truck, wagon and others to intact the object until witness again as the evidence of future disputes or claim and protect the interests of customer from arising of problem...

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Hatch Cover Watertight Testing Services

VTS Shipping provides a quick accurate and safe method of establishing water tightness of hatch covers bow, stern and side doors, void spaces, tanks, ramps and windows.

Prevent Cargo Damage...

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Vessel's Lashing & Unlashing Services

Lashing is a word used in the logistics sector for the fixing of cargoes. The fixing process is carried out in different situations such as fixing the loads on the vehicle, fixing the loads carried by the container in the container, and fixing the loads carried on the project cargo ships to the ship's warehouse or deck correctly. As VTS Shipping, we provide lashing service in accordance with CTU standards. Lashing operations; is carried out by our expert teams in the most efficient and effective way with certified materials in international standards.

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Cargo Sampling & Monitoring Services

VTS Shipping are specialists in cargo surveys and sampling with respect to their suitability for carriage by sea: Sampling of the cargoa of Iron ore at the stockpiles, ship's holds and barges...

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Container Condition & Damage Surveys

During transportation of goods/cargo/products from the place of delivery of goods/cargo/products to places of receiving, there are many risks and problems arise as commodity shortages, quality goods are damaged or not up compared with the actual number purchase contracts caused a dispute between the parties such as buyers, sellers, insurance and transport companies...

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Bulk Carrier Ships detailed inspection Survey Services

Full condition inspection survey for ship P&I and Concerned parties VTS Shipping full condition inspection survey for ship is to main items of full seaworthiness and safety condition for navigation and identifying the risks may be arisen to recommend.

On behalf of owners, charterers and other parties VTS Shipping Marine Surveyors conduct the full ship condition survey to the entire items of her structure, machineries, equipment, certificates, defects... are namely ship condition inspection.

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ISM, ISPS, MLC Internal Audit for Shipping Companies Services

Internal ISM Audits on board We can attend any type of ship or vessel, to carry out internal audits of the ISM.

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Please contact us if you have any questions.

Contact

VTS Shipping Industrial Trade Limited Company

+90 532 133 15 68

+90 532 133 15 69

+90 216 393 20 70

info@vtsshipping.com

H. İsmail Çakmak İş Merkezi Kat 7 Daire 25 İçmeler Mahallesi Altunay Sokak No 33 Tuzla / İstanbul

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