Private project, testing platform. https://avcc.sytes.net
This project is intended for calculating the volume of heaps of cargo. Primarily grains. The idea is based on keeping the required measurements to a minimum and maintaining acceptable accuracy.
A draft survey is a calculation of the weight of cargo loaded or unloaded to or from a ship from measurements of changes in its displacement. The technique is based on Archimedes' principle. The procedure is standardized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for the measurement of coal cargoes.
The bunker survey is conducted to accurately measure the quantity of Bunker onboard at a given time. This survey yields a report detailing the amounts of bunker, predominantly Fuel Oil (FO) and Diesel Oil (DO), Marine Gas Oil(MGO) occasionally incorporating Lubricating Oil (LO). The report provides crucial information regarding the inventory of these oils, ensuring effective management and planning for maritime operations.