Handy guides number 23 and 24 published in the ‘What a marine surveyor


needs to know about’ series In recent weeks, the twenty third and twenty fourth handy guides in the IIMS series, ‘What a marine surveyor needs to know about’, have been published in paperback and downloadable pdf formats.


The 23rd handy guide is entitled ‘What A Marine Surveyor Needs To Know About On-Off Hire Condition And Bunker Surveys’ and the 24th is ‘What A Marine Surveyor Needs To Know About Corrosion, Electrolysis, Galvanism, Anodes & MIC’.


What A Marine Surveyor Needs To Know About On-Off Hire Condition And Bunker Surveys by Capt Allen Brink.


On-Off hire condition bunker surveys are a requirement for the commercial trade of vessels in that vessels are hired from their Owners by Charterers who trade the cargo internationally. The survey of the vessel is undertaken either before the vessel is delivered into a Charter, or re-delivered from a Charter. The reports should include a detailed description of the vessel itself, the structural condition of the cargo spaces and main deck areas surrounding the various cargo compartments and hatches, the ship’s hatch covers, the cargo gear and space. Additionally, you will inspect and report on paint coating and cleanliness, the quantity of bunkers remaining on board, verification of the validity with respect to the vessel’s certification, portable equipment and securing materials, container securing equipment and so on.


Author Capt Allen Brink brings his many years’ experience into play. At an impressive 244 pages, the publication contains examples of a number of templated reports which the surveyor can adapt for his/her use. There are photos to


assist, diagrams and examples of the certification the surveyor needs to inspect and report too. The handy guide also contains a detailed appendix with a selection of marine terms, to assist the marine surveyor when conducting inspections of ships for charter purposes.


What A Marine Surveyor Needs To Know About On-Off Hire Condition And Bunker Surveys is available in paperback at £30 plus post and packaging or as a downloadable pdf for just £28. Click for details at https://bit.ly/36EOsKw.


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