Draft Surveyors in Valencia, Spain
Draftsurvey.es provides professional draft survey services in Spain, specializing in cargo quantity determination for bulk carriers calling Spanish ports.
Our independent draft surveyors in Valencia perform accurate draft measurements before and after cargo operations to determine the exact weight of cargo loaded or discharged.
Draft surveys are widely used in international shipping to verify cargo quantities between shipowners, charterers, traders, and terminals.
Certified Draft Surveyors
Experienced independent draft surveyors in Valencia, Spain, performing professional cargo quantity determination for bulk carriers.
Fast Port Attendance
Quick deployment to vessels calling Valencia and Spanish commercial ports for draft survey and cargo inspection.
Accurate Cargo Weight Determination
Reliable draft survey calculations based on hydrostatic data, draft readings, and water density corrections.
ABOUT US
Draft Survey in Valencia and Spanish Ports
Our surveyors operate from the Port of Valencia, one of the main commercial ports in the Mediterranean, providing draft survey services for vessels calling Spanish ports.
Ports covered include:
Valencia (Valencia, Sagunto, Gandia)
Barcelona
Tarragona
Castellón
Alicante
Cartagena
Additional ports available upon request.
SERVICE
Professional Draft Survey Services
Initial Draft Survey
Draft readings before cargo operations to establish the vessel displacement and initial condition.
Final Draft Survey
Draft measurements after loading or discharge to determine the exact cargo weight transferred.
Cargo Quantity Determination
Calculation of cargo weight using:
draft readings
hydrostatic tables
water density
trim and list corrections
OUR TRACK RECORD
Independent Marine Survey Services Across Spanish Ports
125+
Marine Bulk Cargo Ships Surveys Performed
30+
Bulk Carrier Vessels Surveyed
20+
Years of Experience
HOW IT WORKS
How Our Draft Survey Process Works
Request a Draft Survey
Contact our team and provide vessel details, port of call and cargo operation schedule. We confirm availability for the draft survey inspection.
On-Board Draft Survey Inspection
Our independent draft surveyor attends the vessel to record draft readings, ballast conditions, water density, and hydrostatic data.
Cargo Quantity Determination
We perform draft survey calculations and issue a professional draft survey report confirming the cargo weight loaded or discharged.
OUR PROCESS
Six Steps of a Professional Draft Survey
OOur structured methodology ensures accurate cargo quantity determination during bulk cargo loading and discharge operations.
01
Survey Request
The client provides vessel details including ETA, cargo type, port of operation and loading or discharge schedule.
02
Vessel Attendance
Our independent draft surveyor attends the vessel to begin the inspection process before cargo operations.
03
Draft Measurements
Draft marks are recorded and verified, including: forward draf, aft draft, midship draft, trim and list condition
04
Ballast and Density Verification
Inspection of ballast tanks and water density measurement to ensure accurate hydrostatic calculations.
05
Hydrostatic Calculations
Cargo quantity is determined using:
hydrostatic tables
draft readings
displacement calculations
trim and list corrections
06
Draft Survey Report
A professional draft survey report is issued confirming the cargo weight loaded or discharged.
The report is commonly used by: shipowners, charterers, commodity traders, marine insurers
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Naval Architect & Experienced Marine Surveyor Qualifications
Chartered Naval Architect and Marine Engineer providing professional draft survey and cargo inspection services for commercial vessels calling at Spanish ports.
Technical experience aligned with the standards of Registro Italiano Navale RINA, an internationally recognized classification society.
Survey procedures consistent with Bureau Veritas maritime inspection guidelines used worldwide.
FAQs
Everything you need to know now
What is a draft survey?
Draft surveys are commonly required during loading or discharge operations of bulk cargo vessels to verify cargo quantities between shipowners, charterers, traders and terminal operators.
Who requests a draft survey?
Draft surveys are typically requested by:
shipowners
charterers
commodity traders
marine insurers
port terminals
The purpose is to ensure independent cargo quantity verification.
How accurate is a draft survey?
A properly conducted draft survey is considered one of the most reliable methods for determining bulk cargo quantities, especially when performed by an experienced independent draft surveyor using correct hydrostatic data and density measurements.
What information is needed to perform a draft survey?
To arrange a draft survey, the following information is normally required:
vessel name
port of operation
ETA of the vessel
cargo type
loading or discharge schedule
Where do you perform draft surveys?
VALENCIA Marine Services provides draft survey services in the main commercial ports of Spain, including:
Valencia
Barcelona
Bilbao
Tarragona
Cartagena
Algeciras
Additional ports are available upon request.
Request a Draft Survey in Spain
For draft survey services in Valencia and Spanish ports, contact our team to arrange vessel attendance.
VALENCIA Marine Services
Camino del Canal 91 Real Club Náutico de Valencia Block 3 Office 21
Valencia 46024 (SPAIN)
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Draft Survey Services
Main Ports Covered
Industry Served
Draft Survey
Cargo Quantity Determination
Loading Supervision
Discharge Supervision
Bulk Cargo Inspection
Marine Cargo Survey
Draft Survey Valencia
Draft Survey Barcelona
Draft Survey Castellón
Draft Survey Tarragona
Draft Survey Cartagena
Draft Survey Alicante
Shipowners
Charterers
Commodity Traders
Marine Insurers
Port Terminals
Logistics Operators
Independent Draft Survey Services for Bulk Cargo Vessels
