Draft survey
Cargo weight determination supports financial settlement and helps reduce disputes, while contributing to efficient loading operations. A draft survey measures water displacement before and after (un)loading, with the difference representing the cargo weight. At Peterson, these measurements provide figures that support commercial and regulatory requirements.
Compliance through draft survey
Peterson operates with independent quantity surveyors, executing every draft survey based on the internationally standardised draft survey protocol. Where other providers stop at inspection, we structurally combine survey execution with logistical coordination and laboratory analyses. This integrated method gives organisations a single, accredited source of weight evidence that support contractual, regulatory and financial settlement requirements.
Operational assurance with draft survey
Defensible support for financial settlements
Accredited independence and demonstrable quality provide verifiable evidence that supports financial reconciliation, helping reduce dispute risk and strengthen commercial positions.
Meticulous calculation factors
Revisions for trim, water density, and non-cargo weight such as fuel oil and drinking water are part of every calculation we perform.
Sea condition adaptability
Survey accuracy depends on pitch and swell at the time of loading or discharge. Our surveyors assess and document conditions to maintain result validity.
24/7 operational capacity
A large and flexible organisation supports around-the-clock operations, peak loading periods and complex logistical scenarios without scheduling delays.
Deep bulk commodity knowledge
Decades of experience across many types of bulk raw materials sharpen measurement interpretation and reduce the chance of overlooked variables.
Peterson is more than logistics
Settlement support
Peterson provides accredited weight data that supports financial settlement and offers verifiable evidence for regulatory compliance across operations.
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Operational presence in more than 80 countries means survey coverage aligns with vessel schedules across major trade regions.
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An independent position in the supply chain, secured through formal accreditations, gives weight determinations the legal standing that settlements demand.
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One central point of contact consolidates survey planning, execution and reporting, reducing coordination effort for operational teams.
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