Sampling

Sampling

Cargo Sampling is perhaps the most important aspect of Chemical Cargo Handling.

Sampling plays a vital part in most cargo contamination disputes, and when done correctly, using the correct equipment and procedures, cargo samples can determine beyond doubt the origin and cause of a contamination.

Cargo Sampling is perhaps the most important aspect of Chemical Cargo Handling.

Sampling plays a vital part in most cargo contamination disputes, and when done correctly, using the correct equipment and procedures, cargo samples can determine beyond doubt the origin and cause of a contamination.

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Additional articles on cargo sampling are below.

CARGO SAMPLING – GENERAL ADVICE

Cargo samples provide evidence of the cargo condition during the various phases of loading, carriage and discharge of the cargo. Samples additionally provide a first level of defence against cargo claims. This paper outlines the legality of samples in a cargo claim and means to ensure such legality, sampling requirements and, importantly, the sample records to maintain. Cargo Sampling 31.08.18

Sampling in the case of a Cargo Dispute

Disputes regarding Chemical Products are most likely to concern off-specification claims of some sort. Cargo sampling in such cases is often vital in showing that the vessel delivered the same cargo as that loaded. This paper highlights the immediate actions to take with follow-up actions thereafter. Sampling Cargo Dispute 31.08.18

Liquid Cargo Sampling – A paper by the North of England P&I

Published in March 2014, this Loss Prevention Briefing, provides simplistic general guidance on sampling for all liquid products. It serves as an overall, general reminder on sampling procedures. Liquid Cargo Sampling March 2014 LP Briefing.pdf

IMPCA Methanol Sampling Methods

International Methanol Producers & Consumers Association Published in October 2104, this document is a proposal for specifications for ‘Standardisation of Methanol Sampling Methods’ or an ‘IMPCA Inspection Manual’ for use during surveying operations, with the intention that these sampling procedures shall contribute to more efficient logistical operations in the movement of methanol from the producer to the end user. The document contains sampling procedures for loading, discharging and transhipment along with recommendations on the bottles to be used, labelling etc,...

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