Case Study: Bunker Fraud Prevention at Mombasa, 87.3 Metric Tons Saved

In a recent bunker survey at Mombasa, Port, a client (charterer) suspected discrepancies in the reported fuel consumptions towards the end of time charter. Observater’s team acted swiftly to investigate and uncovered:

– Magic Pipes: Hidden pipes in the overflow and storage tanks concealed 77.3 MT of fuel.
– Tampered Gauges: Manipulations led to inaccurate readings, hiding an additional 10 MT.

The survey proved to be tricky with obvious attempts to force our surveyors to report wrong data at the time of tank soundings, this was flatly rejected, and our surveyors ensured that there was 100% proper procedure during the survey, as per established company guidelines to all company bunker surveyors. No room was left for approximations or guess work. All information obtained was done with top accuracy.

Through keen testing and recalibration of gauges, and examination of all storage and overflow tank, our surveyors exposed the fraud and recovered a total of 87.3 MT of fuel. This decisive action prevented a significant financial loss and reinforced the client’s confidence in our thorough operations.

This experience and many others have provided us with the opportunity to train all our surveyors across Africa, and we have had tremendous positive change in our bunker survey operations all over Africa.

What This Means for You
Whether you’re a charterer ensuring accurate billing on entry to new charter or exit after redelivery of the good vessel or a shipowner safeguarding your assets, Observater Surveys and Services delivers unmatched precision, expertise, and transparency.

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Our Bunker Surveys in Mombasa are tailored to protect the interests of stockholders, in the trade. Whenever you need certainty with your bunker quantities, at the end of charter, change of charter or tim of supply. Please feel free to contact: ops.bunkers@observater.com

We are Located at: Amir Suites, Ganjoni, Mombasa Kenya.

We are specialists in: all types of bunker surveys. From Off/ On hire bunker surveys, BDS (Bunker Detective Survey), BIS (bunker detective surveys), ROB (bunker remaining onboard survey), BQS (Bunker Quantity Survey), Stem Bunker surveys, etc. Office Hours: Monday – Sartuday 08:00 to 17:00 Hrs, with 24/7 Availability for Operations.

For Bunker Surveys In Mombasa Visit: Observater Marine Surveyors Mombasa for professional service.