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Disputes over the quality or quantity of bunker fuel supplied to a vessel can result in operational delays, financial losses, and strained commercial relationships. A Bunker Dispute Resolution Survey offers a reliable, impartial means of resolving such conflicts.

At Bashan & Gilead Marine Services (BGMS), we provide expert dispute resolution surveys to deliver objective, third-party assessments—helping shipowners, charterers, and bunker suppliers resolve disagreements efficiently, fairly, and professionally.

This specialized survey is initiated when a disagreement arises concerning:

• The quantity of bunkers delivered
   
• The quality of fuel supplied
   
• Sampling inconsistencies
   
• Improper handling or storage
   
• Discrepancies in documentation
   

Our certified surveyors are engaged as neutral third-party experts, jointly appointed by the parties involved, to carry out an unbiased investigation and deliver a clear, evidence-based conclusion.

Our surveyors will examine all key elements, including:

🔹 Quantity Verification
– Independent measurement of fuel delivered using calibrated, industry-standard techniques (e.g., tank soundings, flow meters).

🔹 Fuel Quality Analysis
– Collection and laboratory testing of fuel samples to check for compliance with contractual specifications and ISO 8217 standards.

🔹 Sampling Methodology Review
– Assessment of procedures used during sampling to ensure compliance with Marpol Annex VI and industry best practices.

🔹 Fuel Handling & Storage Inspection
– Examination of practices onboard and at the supply terminal or barge to detect possible contamination or degradation.

🔹 Document Review
– Validation of bunker delivery notes (BDNs), logbooks, sample labels, and time logs to ensure transparency and traceability.

• ✅ Independent, impartial findings
   
• ✅ Avoid costly legal proceedings
   
• ✅ Preserve commercial relationships
   
• ✅ Minimize downtime and operational disruptions
   
• ✅ Support evidence in arbitration or litigation, if necessary
   

At BGMS, our reputation is built on professional integrity, technical accuracy, and neutrality. Whether you're a shipowner, charterer, or supplier, we provide timely, defensible reports that stand up to scrutiny—giving you the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.