We have all experienced problems in Arabian Gulf ports, where substantial quantities of water have been delivered with the crude oil loaded. Pertinent Certificates of Quality, issued after completion of loading, have drastically understated this water content thereby leading to substantial claims by Receivers for alleged Outturn shortages, particularly in Korean and Chinese discharge ports.
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Associated Petroleum Consultants Ltd (APC) has, over the last 18 years, provided the maritime industry with their expertise in reducing claims arising from faulty sampling techniques and inadequate cleaning of sampling equipment.
In order to reduce these claims APC has been actively involved in the training of cargo inspectors, ship’s crew and managers in the correct use of sampling techniques and equipment.