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Inspection
Petroleum Inspection Services
Protecting Quantity, Quality & Commercial Risk
Camin provides independent petroleum and cargo inspection services in ports, refineries, terminals, and outlying locations—supporting your operations year-round, around the clock.
Our inspection surveyors work to API, ASTM, TIC/IFIA and other international standards to verify both quantity and quality, minimize loss, and confirm that each shipment meets customer and contract specifications. We target 85%+ IFIA/TIC accreditation. Over 85% of our qualified inspectors are IFIA/TIC accredited, giving you confidence that every report is defensible and audit-ready.
Whether you are loading, discharging, blending, or transferring product, Camin focuses on one thing:
protecting your business with accurate measurements and clear, timely information.
Where We Work – Shore, Ship, Rail, Road & Barge
We operate everywhere your product moves:
- Ports and marine terminals
- Refineries and storage terminals
- Offshore locations and STS (ship-to-ship) operations
- Railcar and tanker truck facilities
- Service stations
- Barges and small vessels
From bunker surveys and vessel tank inspections to custody transfer and reconciliation of cargo discrepancies, our teams are positioned to respond quickly and keep your cargo moving.
Core Inspection Services
Our petroleum inspection services include, but are not limited to:
- Shoreside and offshore inspections
- Bunker quantity and quality surveys
- LPG Services
- Vessel tank inspections and cleanliness checks
- Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers and lightering operations
- ROB (remaining on board) surveys and vessel performance checks
- Custody transfer measurement and sampling
- Wall washing and product compatibility checks
- Reconciliation of cargo and documentation discrepancies
Each assignment is executed to defined standards and procedures, with a focus on loss control, traceability, and clear reporting.
Shore Tank Services
Camin’s shore tank inspection services help you understand exactly what is in storage and custody transfers.
We provide:
- Inventories – Full or partial stock takes and reconciliation
- Sampling - Quality Determination
- Tank-to-tank transfers – Measurement, witnessing, and documentation
- Wall washings – Cleanliness verification before loading sensitive cargoes
Product suitability checks – Confirming that tanks and lines are appropriate for the intended product
Rail Car & Tanker Truck Services
Product quality and quantity don’t stop at the terminal. Camin supports rail and road movements with:
- Loading and unloading supervision
- Measurement and sampling for custody transfer and quality control
- Sealing of valves and hatches to maintain the chain of custody
These services help reduce losses, prevent contamination, and document each transfer point across your supply chain.
Communication & Reporting: Real-Time Information You Can Use
Inspection is only as valuable as the information you receive. Camin provides clear, timely communication throughout each assignment, including:
- Customized communication based on your operational needs
- Ongoing updates while services are being performed
- Timely, accurate final reports
- A proprietary reporting system that supports fast document retrieval and data analysis, with integration capabilities.
Our goal is simple: no surprises—just the information you need to make decisions and close transactions.
Agricultural, Biofuels & Vegetable Oil Cargo Inspection
Beyond traditional petroleum products, Camin provides inspection services for agricultural cargoes, biofuels, and vegetable oils, including:
- Fertilizers
- Cement
- Caustic soda
- Coal and mineral cargoes
- Grains and other bulk agricultural products
We apply the same standards-based, loss-control approach to these commodities, helping you manage quality, contamination risk, and quantity differences across each shipment.
Barge Inspection Report Programme (BIRE)
For barge and small vessel owners, Camin NWE offers Barge Inspection Report Programme (BIRE) services (ex-EBIS).
Our accredited inspectors provide:
- Vessel safety and performance assessments
- Reliable, timely vessel vetting information
- Documentation that supports safe, compliant chartering decisions
Through BIRE, owners and charterers gain access to accurate vessel safety information to support operational and commercial decisions.
Additional Inspection & Loss Control Services
Camin offers a broad portfolio of additional inspection, verification, and loss control services, including:
- Loss control oversight and constant attendance
- Damage investigation and root cause review
- Draft surveys and truck weighing
- Bagged cargo sampling and inspection
- Vessel hold inspection and tally inspection.
- Shore tank strapping services and calibration support
- Loading master services and terminal due diligence
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) and tank inspection
- Commercial certification and warehouse location assessment
- Demurrage calculation and investigation
- Visual inspection of cargo, packing, and marking
- Container and dunnage preparation and sealing
Each service is designed to reduce uncertainty, protect value, and document every movement of your cargo.
Frequently Asked Questions
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