Year: 2025 Language: English Author: Britannia P&I Club Genre: Guide Edition: March 2025 Format: PDF Quality: eBook Pages count: 17 Description: Bulk Cargo Shortage Claims are a common yet complex issue, they usually occur when there is a significant discrepancy between the quantity of cargo noted on the bill of lading (B/L) and the quantity received at the port of destination. Such discrepancies can be attributed to various factors, including inaccurate measurement of cargo, improper stowage, mishandling during transport, spillage or even theft. Therefore, it is essential to accurately measure and record the cargo quantity during each phase of cargo transportation. To be read in conjunction with the below guidance, we include a helpful Checklist that can be consulted during each stage of dry bulk cargo carriage, to not only protect the ship’s interests in the matter but also facilitate efficient preliminary investigations on board the ship should a claim occur. Draft surveys are essential when confirming the cargo has been accurately measured to determine ship’s figures during loading. Accurate draft surveys require precise measurements of the water density, ship’s constant, consumable weights, ballast, fuel, fresh water, etc.
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Preventing Bulk Cargo Shortage claims Guidance [updated]
Language: English
Author: Britannia P&I Club
Genre: Guide
Edition: March 2025
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 17
Description: Bulk Cargo Shortage Claims are a common yet complex issue, they usually occur when there is a significant discrepancy between the quantity of cargo noted on the bill of lading (B/L) and the quantity received at the port of destination.
Such discrepancies can be attributed to various factors, including inaccurate measurement of cargo, improper stowage, mishandling during transport, spillage or even theft. Therefore, it is essential to accurately measure and record the cargo quantity during each phase of cargo transportation.
To be read in conjunction with the below guidance, we include a helpful Checklist that can be consulted during each stage of dry bulk cargo carriage, to not only protect the ship’s interests in the matter but also facilitate efficient preliminary investigations on board the ship should a claim occur.
Draft surveys are essential when confirming the cargo has been accurately measured to determine ship’s figures during loading. Accurate draft surveys require precise measurements of the water density, ship’s constant, consumable weights, ballast, fuel, fresh water, etc.
Contents
1. Preventing Bulk Cargo Shortage claims Guidance2. Dry Bulk Cargo Carriage Checklist
3. Draft Survey Guidance
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