seminar key note

Seminar Key note:

Organized by: Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh

16 November 2019Key note presented by: Capt. Manucheher Mohammad Iqbal, AFNI

“Marine Surveying Industry andRole of Independent Marine Surveyors in Bangladesh”

Why this topic has been chosen?

Purpose of this key note is to highlight the prospect of marine surveying profession & role of independent

surveyors, and contribution to port & shipping industry of Bangladesh.

About 92% of the total international trade is being transported by merchant

ships!

Global Maritime transports

History of Marine Surveying Industry in Bangladesh - 1

Since the beginning of maritime transportation, the marine surveying and shipping industries are inter-related.

After the independence of Bangladesh, when international trade and commerce

started, marine surveys were also started simultaneously.

First vessel of BSC m/v Banglar Doot

History of Marine Surveying industry in Bangladesh - 2

So with the increase of the trade volume, deferent stakeholders of trade realised that they need some professional services as preliminary requirements for trades as below:

To confirm the quantity of import-export bulk cargos on board a vessel .

In case of cargo damage, to find out the cause of damage and ascertain the quantity of disputed cargo.

History of Marine Survey Industry in Bangladesh - 3

In case of Time Chartered vessels, before on hire or after off hire ascertain the vessel’s condition and quantity of bunker on board.

In case of a vessel had a contact with other vessel, to ascertain the cause of damage, extend of damage, approximate repair cost and availability of local resources and if locally repaired, monitoring the repair.

And many more.



So to meet the requirements and

to provide all above services, gradually

Marine survey industry has

become a part & parcel of

stakeholders of shipping and trade

& commerce of Bangladesh.

Independent Marine Surveyors

An independent Marine surveyor is a person who conducts inspections, surveys or

examinations of marine vessels to assess, monitor and report on their condition and the products on them, as well as inspects damage

caused to both vessels and cargo.

A Marine surveyors also inspect construction and equipment intended for new or existing vessels to ensure compliance with various

standards or specifications.

Marine surveyors also inspect the structure,

machinery & equipment (navigational, safety,

radio, etc.) and general condition of a vessel and/or cargo. It also

includes judging materials on board and their

condition.


Marine surveyors are often closely associated with marine insurance, damage

and salvage, accident and fraud investigation as they have the training and

skills required to perform a detailed assessment of the condition of a vessel.


After the independence, it was really difficult to find a professional marine surveyor in the field.The main reasons were :a) Very limited number of professionals in marine sector. b) Less scope of job due to the developing economy of the

newly independent country. c) Thus not a regular flow of earning. d) High salary jobs were waiting at ship.


However, with the development of national shipping and trade, marine survey industry also

started to roll to support the commerce.

Later on late eighties governing authorities adopted policies for marine survey which was

established on early nineties under The Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance

1983 (BMSO 1983).


From 1988, under BMSO 1983,

Department of Shipping granted

Ship Surveyor Certificate for

Independent Marine Surveyors under

Sec. 500.



SRO for Ship Surveyor’s certificate In 2003, through a gazzette namely ‘Ship

Surveyors (Certificates)

Regulations 2003’, criteria of the

issuance of Ship Surveyors

Certificate were established.

Ship-Surveyor-2003-under-MSO

Formation of “Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh” (MSAB)

Meanwhile in 1994, Marine Surveyors

Association of Bangladesh (MSAB) was

formed aiming to organise the

independent ship surveyors and serve the survey requirements of the port and shipping

industries in professional manner.

Marine Surveyors Association of Bangladesh” (MSAB) - 1

MSAB is the association of Independent Marine

Surveyors in Bangladesh which is registered with

the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and

Firms, as a Trade Body and affiliated with

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI).


Presently 88 independent marine surveyors are member of MSAB and are now serving the

shipping industry.


We are the only registered body in Bangladesh

representing professional marine surveyors. Top most priority of this

association is to conduct marine surveys with utmost professional attitude and ethics

upholding dignity of the international maritime

practices.

Marine Surveys - 1

As per certification, following are the category of ship surveys that a marine surveyor can undertake:

1. Draft survey (Displacement calculation) to ascertain cargo quantity

2. Ullage survey in oil tankers

3. Investigation to ascertain cause, nature and extent of damage to hull and machineries

4. On-hire and Off-hire survey (General Status of a ship), to delivery/re-delivery of vessel as per terms of charter party.

5. Inspection of cargo holds and cargo spaces prior loading and after discharge

Marine Surveys - 2

6. Pre-shipment inspection of cargo7. Dangerous goods survey8. Lashing and securing survey9. Bulk cargo pre-voyage inspection10. Stability calculation of vessels 11. Evaluation of General condition of ship12. Break bulk survey (general condition) of imported cargo13. Cargo damage, cargo dispute and average adjustment14. Pre-voyage inspection of ship15. Container inspection and survey16. Inspection of import and export goods/cargo17. Cargo lifting gear and other equipment survey

Marine Surveys - 3

18. Any incidental and/or accidental issue on board.

19. Any issue regarding crew matter.

20. Any issue regarding shore workers while working on board.

21. Inspection and investigation about various marine and shipboard matters.

Stakeholders of Marine Survey industries

1. Department of Shipping & Mercantile Marine Offices,

2. Port Authorities,3. Customs, Excise & VAT Commissionerates,4. Merchants & traders, 5. Ship owners and their local Agents, 6. P&I Clubs and Marine insurance Co,7. Foreign principals 8. The professional marine surveyors.

Instructing Principals Marine Surveys

The inspections, investigations and surveys are being carried out by the independent surveyors on behalf of the following parties:

1. Government and autonomous organizations2. Local private entrepreneurs 3. Foreign entrepreneurs, such as suppliers, shippers etc4. Local traders (importers and exporters) 5. Ship owners (Local & Foreign)6. P& I Club of local and foreign ship owners and charterers7. Hull and machinery underwriters of local and foreign ship owners8. Local and foreign Insurance companies covering vessels and marine

interests9. Hull and machinery underwriters of local and foreign ship owners10. Local and foreign Insurance companies covering vessels, marine,

maritime and industrial interests

Marine Surveys

The surveys conducted by

marine surveyors are accepted by

the parties concerning

maritime and industrial issues from all over the

world.

Marine Survey Reports

Survey reports produced by these Bangladeshi professional marine surveyors are also

accepted by the national and international legal

authorities, such as Admiralty court, P&I

Clubs and being used as an authentic evidence in

case of arbitration hearing.

Survey Reports

Draft Survey Report

Investigation Report

Stakeholders of Marine Surveys industry - 1

1. Department of Shipping and Mercantile Marine Office:

They are the authority under ministry of shipping; adopt the policies under BMSO and issue the certificates for surveyors.

2.Port Authorities in Bangladesh:

A port means a hub of ships and handling of cargoes. So shipsurveys are essential part of maritime trading. Thus port activitiesare directly related with marine surveys and marine surveyors.

3. Customs, Excise and VAT Authorities:

Marine surveyors verify the quantity of every import-export bulkcargoes against invoiced bill, on behalf of Customs, Excise andVAT Authorities as per their requirement.

Stakeholders of Marine Surveys industry - 2

4. Local Ship owners, Charterers and Shipping agents:

To protect interest of above mentioned stakeholders, marine surveyors play a vital role in this sector by evaluating import-export cargo figures and surveying cargo dispute matters.

5. P&I Clubs & Insurance Companies:Marine surveyors conduct surveys on behalf of P&I Clubs and marine insurance companies for the insured cargoes and for the disputed cargoes on board and off-board, which is an important tool to dissolve claims.

6. Overseas Principals: Foreign Ship owners, Charterers, suppliers, P&I and H&M underwriters, insurance companies, various ship & cargo interests are the among imperative stakeholders of marine survey industry. Through the dedicated attendance of marine surveyors, a good numbers of surveys are being undertaken at regular basis.

Statistics

Ship Handling – CPA

FY No. of vessels2013~2014 2,2942014~2015 2,5662015~2016 2,8752016~2017 3,0922017~2018 3,6642018~2019 3,699

Vessel Handling Statistics CPA Bangla 19

Bulk Cargo Handling Statistic - CPA FY Import (MT) Export (MT)

2013~2014 41,960,170 5,338,3772014~2015 48,941,406 5,839,9862015~2016 58,324,786 5,971,6342016~2017 66,464,285 6,709,7592017~2018 78,050,447 6,997,4652018~2019 82,939,731 6,846,406

Statistics Cargo Handling 2018-19

Statistics

Total Cargo Handling Statistic – CPA(Figures are in million Metric Tons)

Month Bulk General TotalJuly’19 4.92 69% 2.25 7.17Aug’19 5.92 73% 2.18 8.10

Statistics of vessels at Chattogram(At present) CPA Vessel info.pdf

Statistics of vessels at Chattogram(At present)


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Statistics on Revenue collection from import-export trade

Tax 2018-19

Contribution on National Interest

Marine surveys of export-import bulk cargoes ensure proper collection of revenue in our national reserve.

By providing the service to a foreign principals, marine surveyors are not only serving the industry, but also

earning significant amount of foreign currencies. Regular interactions with the overseas entrepreneurs

bonding the business matters up and creating new opportunities to enrich our trade and economy.


Prompt service by a marine surveyor will assist to dissolve the disputes of cargo and/or vessels with in a shortest possible time, which will reduce the port

stay of a vessel, thus reduces the cost and will have a positive effect on end consumer.


This survey industry also has opened up huge job opportunities on-site and in-house co-workers in the

country.

Contribution on National Interest - 2

Name of the P&I correspondents in Bangladesh:1. Henderson International Bangladesh2. Marinecare Consultants Bangladesh.3. Interport Maritime Ltd4. Interasia Survey & Inspection Services5. JF Bangladesh Ltd.6. Lloyds Agencies Bangladesh Ltd7. Henderson Marine Bangladesh Ltd8. Pandisia Ltd.9. Coast To Coast P&I Services Ltd.10. Coast To Coast H&M Services Ltd.11. Assurance Maritime Ltd.12. Baycorp Maritime Ltd.13. Ship & Shore P&I Services Ltd.


Name of the few marine survey firms:

1. SS Marine Inspspection2. Union Inspection and Testing Services3. Sealink Survey & Inspection CO, Ltd.4. Tristar Inspection5. NA Survey6. NMCI Survey and Inspection7. Mars maritime Ltd.8. Nahian Inspection9. Rising Sun Inspection10. HIS Inspection

Contribution On National Interest

11. GMS International Ltd.15. Online Inspection Co.13. Safe & Sound Inspection14. San Marine Inspection15. Inspecta Ship Inspection16. Oceantech Inspection17. Royal Inspection18. Cargo Control19. SGS20. Bureau Veritas21. Delta Inspection22. Eastern Inspection


Approximate total number of surveys and inspections by independent surveyors in one year:

1. Draft and ullage surveys: 5500 surveys2. Bunker surveys: 850 surveys3. Condition surveys: 1050 surveys4. Project cargo handling-lashing surveys: 500 surveys5. Cargo dispute surveys: 850 surveys6. Incident investigation surveys: 800 surveys7. Various damage surveys: 500 surveys


Apart from the class 1 marine surveyors, about 5000 casual staff surveyors and workers are

engaged on-site and about 1000 executives are engaged in-house in the Marine Survey Industry

of Bangladesh.

Closing words

We undergo necessary training to ensure flawless service to the stakeholders.

We promote the highest standards of marine survey methods and conducts connected with the occupation of marine surveyor

without prejudice to the national interest.

Closing words

We look forward to uphill the

familiarity with our partners to a

highest level, to continue to work

together to expand the capacity of the

marine survey industry and to provide better services day

ahead.

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