Is a survey company established by experienced marine professionals. We have a vast experience regarding marine related activities with a strong team of experts who have spent years working in this field.

Bunker surveys

A bunker survey is carried out in order to find any concealed (un-declared) fuel onboard the vessel. Marine fuels are a major cost for chartering/ fleet management companies. Our marine surveyors meticulously carry out an inspection to ensure continuous successful results that are cost-effective for our clients.

Preloading surveys

The purpose of a preloading survey is to determine the quality of the cargo prior to loading. All cargoes must be surveyed. We carry out all necessary inspections, for example, hold cleanliness, watertightness on hatch covers, calculating tank top pressure, preventing improper handling and noting damages to cargoes, if any.

Port Captains

We have professional Port Captains/Supercargoes who provide supervision of loading/ unloading of cargoes. They are specialists with many years of experience in this field. They handle all operations and stay on board to oversee all operations and make sure that everything is carried out smoothly and safely all while maintaining strong communication with the team.

We are a company with an independent approach and strive to provide the highest quality of services in accordance with universal standards in the field of marine surveying.

Services

BUNKER SURVEY (EITHER ON-HIRE BUNKER SURVEY OR OFF-HIRE BUNKER SURVEY)

A bunker survey is carried out in order to find any concealed (un-declared) fuel onboard the vessel. Our marine surveyors meticulously carry out an inspection to ensure continuous successful results that are cost-effective for our clients.

Bunker cost is one of the largest operating costs, so it is vital that the exact quantity of bunkers onboard is known. There are many ways fuel can be concealed on a vessel, such as: hidden compartments, altered sounding pipe lengths, ‘magic pipes', etc. Our surveyors have firsthand experience and are aware of the various methods used to conceal bunkers. Thorough surveys are conducted which prevent events such as bribery and cappuccino bunkers, saving clients a fortune.

We keep our interest in protecting our clients and ensure that no dereliction of duty occurs during bunkering operations, thus providing a fair and ethical service of the very best quality.

ON-HIRE / OFF-HIRE BUNKER & CONDITION SURVEY

This survey is conducted in order to determine the actual condition of the vessel and establishing the seaworthiness of a vessel, reporting all damage except for minor damage that which could have occurred during the vessels journey. Two reports are issued, one being the on-hire survey and the other being the off-hire survey, containing information on the ships overall condition and .

Other requirements include:

The survey and checking of documents and certificates
The survey of fuel and stores onboard

DRAFT SURVEY

Draft surveys are conducted to determine the weight of any and all materials being loaded onto (or discharged from) a vessel. We have experienced and highly qualified professionals who carry out this survey and put together a survey report.

Some of the common problems during draft surveys one should always be aware of are:

Agrounded Loaded vessel prior to commencement of discharge
Incorrect reading and calculations of draughts
Listed vessel, which has its effect on displacement and soundings of liquids in tanks and other spaces
Weights other than the cargo, ballast, or consumables that are not the same between the starting and the finishing surveys.
Water disturbance due to wind, swells or passing traffic
Broken/damaged pipes

HATCH-COVERS SEALING/UNSEALING SERVICES

We perform hatch-covers, manholes sealing after loading or unsealing before discharge against

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS-CHEMICALS LOADING/UNLOADING

We provide vessel tank inspection and certification, petroleum and chemical product quantity survey, product loading/ unloading, sampling and cargo contamination investigation.

P AND I SERVICES

As ALPHA survey we provide P&I club services. A P&I cover protects the ships owner’s interests against claims from third parties and compensate the ship owner in case they are held liable. A P&I survey is completed onboard to identify a ship’s seaworthiness and a report is issued with recommendations on what can be done in order to allow the ship to be as efficient and as cost-effective as possible.

PRELOADING SURVEY

A preloading survey is carried out prior to loading in order to determine the actual condition of the cargo and the before it is loaded. We carry out all necessary inspections, for example, hold cleanliness, watertightness on hatch covers, calculating tank top pressure, preventing improper handling and noting damages to cargoes, if any. Our experienced surveyors stay on board throughout the entire loading process, acting as a helping hand while monitoring the process and communicating with the company allowing for successful and efficient results.

PORT CAPTAIN / SUPERCARGO SERVICES FOR LOADING/UNLOADING

We have professional Port Captains/Supercargoes who provide supervision of loading/ unloading of cargoes. They are specialists with many years of experience in this field. They handle all operations and stay on board to oversee all operations and make sure that everything is carried out smoothly and safely. Our port captains thoroughly inspect all cargo and ensure constant communication is upheld. Thereby protecting the clients interests, saving time and warning clients against extra expenses.

After finishing cargo operations the port captain makes a full report that includes a final cargo plan, stowage scheme and hatch list. This all contributes towards a clear understanding of what is happening aboard the vessel.

TALLY SURVEY SERVICES

Our tally inspectors perform cargo tallies to establish the total amount of cargo being loaded/ discharged. Our surveyors then provide accurate and detailed reports.