Description
About this course
Bunker quantity disputes cost the shipping industry millions every year — and accurate, independent surveying is the first line of defence. This course provides a thorough grounding in bunker quantity surveying: from tank measurement and fuel sampling to MARPOL compliance, quantity calculations, and dispute resolution. Designed for marine professionals and operations staff, it equips you to work as a recognised bunker quantity surveyor across all vessel types.
Learning objectives
| ✓ | Understand the principles and purpose of bunker quantity surveys and their role in commercial maritime operations |
| ✓ | Apply recognised measurement methods including ullaging, sounding, and flow meter reading to determine bunker quantities |
| ✓ | Perform accurate volume-to-mass calculations using density, trim, and list corrections in line with industry standards |
| ✓ | Interpret and critically assess bunker delivery notes, survey reports, and vessel tank calibration tables |
| ✓ | Identify common sources of measurement error and apply strategies to resolve or dispute findings |
| ✓ | Conduct surveys in compliance with MARPOL ISO 13739 and other applicable international regulations |
Who is this course for?
| 🏢 Shipping companiesFleet operators, bunker procurement teams, and compliance managers who need qualified staff to verify fuel quantities and challenge inaccurate delivery claims | 👤 Maritime professionalsDeck officers, chief engineers, and marine surveyors handling bunkering operations seeking an internationally recognised qualification | 🎯 Sector specialistsBunker traders, fuel brokers, and P&I Club correspondents who require a working understanding of survey methodology and dispute documentation |
Key skills you will gain
Ullage & sounding measurement
Trim & list correction
Temperature & density correction
Flow meter interpretation
BDN review & verification
Dispute documentation
ISO 13739 standards
MARPOL compliance
Programme details
| Qualification awardedCertificate of Competence — Bunker Quantity Survey | Start dateImmediately upon enrollment | DeliveryOnline — expert-led webinars | AccessFull lifetime access |
| 🌐 | Internationally recognised certificateAccepted by major shipping companies worldwide · Trusted by learners in 180+ countries |
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