Petroleum (crude oil) and petroleum-products bulk cargo inspection services help ensure quality and quantity when trading and transporting high-value petroleum cargo movements. Available on a global 24/7/365 basis, DASH inspection expertise reduces financial risks to trading parties. DASH’s global network of office and laboratories coordinate inspection and testing services for petroleum cargo movements, as required by our clients.

Bulk petroleum and refined products inventory and custody transfer inspection:

• Tank Gauging
• Bunker Surveys
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Product Sampling to Industry Standards
• Tank Cleanliness Inspection
• Tank Wall Wash
• Tanker Lightering
• Auto-Sampling
• Investigation of Cargo Discrepancies
• Sampling, Sample Transport
• Sample Quality Laboratory Testing and Retain
• Offshore Lightering Inspection Services
• Crude Oil Rail Car Services
• Cargo Additive Treatment Services (Global)
• Cargo Additive Treatment
• Inspecting Bulk Commodity Cargos Since 2000

Custody Transfer Audit Have you ever had a problem cargo and wished that you had appointed a Loss Control? Bunker Surveys Surveys can be performed to establish current bunker quantities or to reconcile consumptions. Other Services Other services include the assessment of vessel’s operational equipment with regard to load/discharge capabilities, safety and charter party obligations. Inspection Company Evaluations Oil Inspections is often asked to recommend an inspection company in a particular port. We recognize that any one company will have strong and weak locations. Demurrage Claims Oil Inspections can assist in reviewing demurrage claims, our expertise will often assist owners or charterers in verifying or denying claims. On Hire/Off Hire Surveys Surveys can be performed to meet owners or charterers specific requirement. Vessel Evaluations Oil Inspections provides experienced staff to attend on the vessel at a location or on passage and perform in-depth, due diligence surveys, and evaluations. Product Additive A separate department of the company currently offers additive services at various locations in Europe assisting clients in maximizing quality aspects of cargo. Insurance and P and I Club Representation Oil Inspections can act directly on behalf of owners P&I club or provide additional expert witnesses on-site or after the event. Contamination Investigations Contamination does occur and one of the most difficult tasks is to establish what went wrong and who, if anyone, was at fault. Loss Investigations We understand that losses occur and that for various reasons having Loss Control on site may not always be available or deemed to have been necessary. OBQ and ROB Surveys OBQ and ROB surveys are an important part of any cargo or voyage reconciliation. Terminal Inventories Our Staff are available to participate in Terminal Inventories Product Discharge Operations Providing on site, full time attendance our experienced Superintendents monitor and assist in expediting all facets of the discharge operations. Offshore ship to ship discharge operations We provide on-site attendance to facilitate efficient ship to ship transfers, whilst being attentive to all aspects of maintaining safe operations. Reporting Clients are kept abreast of the progress of each operation from inception to conclusion. Draft Surveys Experienced staff can perform this service using up to date calculation models and formula to ensure the most accurate result possible. L Ship’s Tanks Suitably Ship’s tanks can be inspected for cleanliness and cargo suitability before use. Shore Tank Suitability Shore tanks can be inspected for cleanliness and cargo suitability before lease. Load To Discharge Port Voyage Attendance Oil Inspections can provide experienced staff to attend on board a vessel and sail from port to port to monitor any aspect of the vessel’s operation. Terminal Evaluations Oil Inspections provides experienced staff to attend on location and perform in-depth, due diligence surveys, and evaluations. Vessel Owner Representation Oil Inspections can attend as Owners representative to assist and support the Master and crew at any location. LPG Load and Discharge Operations LPG calculations required care and attention in order to avoid errors and cause paper losses. Analysis Consultations and Investigations Losses occur not just due to volumetric losses but also due to incorrect quality analysis. Vessel Cleaning Upgrade Consultation This is a highly specialized area of our expertise. Blending Consultation Oil Inspections can offer assistance with blending programs whether they are in tank or in line blends. Offshore Ship to Barge Discharge Operations We provide on site attendance to facilitate efficient ship to barge transfers, whilst being attentive to all aspects of maintaining safe operations. Product Load Operations Providing on site, full time attendance our experienced Superintendents monitor and assist in expediting all facets of the loading operations.

Petroleum Cargo Inspection Services
 

Bulk petroleum (crude oil) cargo inspection and testing.

Petroleum (crude oil) and petroleum-products bulk cargo inspection services help ensure quality and quantity when trading and transporting high-value petroleum cargo movements. Available on a global 24/7/365 basis, DASH inspection expertise reduces financial risks to trading parties. DASH’s global network of office and laboratories coordinate inspection and testing services for petroleum cargo movements, as required by our clients.

Bulk petroleum and refined products inventory and custody transfer inspection:

Tank Gauging
Bunker Surveys
Atmospheric Monitoring
Product Sampling to Industry Standards
Tank Cleanliness Inspection
Tank Wall Wash
Tanker Lightering
Auto-Sampling
Investigation of Cargo Discrepancies
Sampling, Sample Transport
Sample Quality Laboratory Testing and Retain
Offshore Lightering Inspection Services
Crude Oil Rail Car Services
Cargo Additive Treatment Services (Global)
Cargo Additive Treatment
Inspecting Bulk Commodity Cargos Since 2000
 

We provide a non-destructive condition assessment and pipeline inspection programs help to extend the useful life of oil and gas pipelines. Pipeline safety regulations governing the operation of oil and gas pipelines are becoming more visible; as a result, requirements for inspecting and managing the integrity of pipelines are becoming more stringent.

OUR INSPECTION SERVICES COVER:
Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Tankers.
Seagoing Barges.
Offshore Lightering Services.
Inland and River Barges.
Land, Shore Tank, Terminal Storage Centers.
ISO Containers.
Petroleum Pipelines.
Tank Cars.
Petroleum Refineries.
Chemical Plants.
Refining and Distribution.
THE SERVICES OFFERED BY US IN THE FIELD ARE:
 

MARINE & CARGO SURVEYS
On/Off-hire survey.
Draft and deadweight survey.
Breakbulk survey.
Cargo measurement.
Inspection of sampling of cargoes prior shipments.
Inspection of sampling of cargoes prior to discharge and during the course of discharge.
Investigation into marine casualties/losses.
Survey under general average.
P&I investigation.
Quantity & quality inspection pre-shipment, during discharge, post-discharge.
LIQUID CARGO
Crude, petroleum & petrochemicals, LPG/LNG, lubes, ammonia, phosphoric acid, all types of edible oils, molasses – quantity / quality inspections.
Inspection and sampling of shore tanks & vessel tanks prior loading/discharge.
Witnessing and/or analysis of cargoes prior shipment.
Continuous attendance during operations.
CONTAINERS
Dry
Certification for cargo/seaworthiness
On/Off Hire/ Direct interchange
Inspection for light and water tightness
Inspection- Pre/Post repairs as per IICL Standards
Superintendence during stuffing/de-stuffing and storage inspection
Seal inspection prior discharge/post loading
Seal inspection during discharge/ loading at ship’s side
Preparation of documents, baypPlan
Inspection for chocking/bracing/cargo securing arrangement
TANK CALIBRATION REEFER
Pre-trip inspection.
Pre-shipment inspection of reefer cargo.
Superintendence during stuffing /de-stuffing.
Preparation of E.I.R. upon loading on board.