With the evaluation and inspection of logistics partners, safety, quality and environmental risks are managed
Services
We are providing our services principally in Finland and Baltics but also globally as agreed with customers. Our core clients are traders, petrochemical refiners, and oil companies whose interests we are dedicated to protecting at all times.
Our services instil client confidence, and control costs, mitigate claims and maximize profitability. Looking after our client’s commercial interests in this proactive manner may result in better trade results.
Tanker Loading / Discharging Operations
Vessels load and discharge to and from shore terminals thru multiple lines and pumps both onshore and vessel, these points of transfer and measurement have multiple variables that can lead to significant losses both in quantity and quality. Cargo Surveyor’s attendance in a timely manner will reduce and negate the risks associated with custody transfers.
Loss Control Services
As the commercial impact of losses are very high, it is important to monitor accurately any variation in the quantity of petroleum products as they move through the supply chain to avert commercial losses thru good practice being enforced at all stages of custody transfer.
Bunker Surveys
A bunker survey on load or discharge of vessel can be a valuable loss control tool in locating cargo losses where the ship to shore difference is greater than normal. If there is an unaccountable gain in bunker tanks or bunker volumes that cannot be reconciled, a bunker survey can help identify the causes. Even though the vessel’s fuel system is intrinsically separate from the cargo system, intentional or unintentional cargo diversion can take place and should be monitored especially where cargo can be used as bunker fuel. Comparisons are made to what the bunker volumes should be based on the last fuel intake and normal consumption verses what was actually found. A bunker survey conducted when vessels take fuel bunkers or for on/off hire is a valuable tool to ensure bunker fuel quantity and quality is maintained and variances minimized.
Draft Surveys
A Draft survey is performed as a means of determining the weight of cargo on board the vessel, where displacement of water before and after (un)loading is measured, with the resulting difference representing the weight of the designated cargo and minimize variances.
Ship to Ship Cargo Transfers
Ship to Ship transfers are made during custody transfer of oil cargoes to protect clients from losses, attendance on both vessel can greatly help in controlling transfer quantities.
Terminal Evaluations
Terminal evaluations serve multiple purposes, due diligence, good practice, stock checks, terminal suitability, loss control, and continuous improvement as prime examples. Independent and experienced teams can make considerable savings by highlighting poor practices and providing improvement solutions coupled with monitoring changes.
Vessel Evaluation
Vessel evaluations serve multiple purposes, on/off hire, charter suitability, good practice, loss control, and continuous improvement as prime examples. Independent and experienced teams can make considerable savings by highlighting poor practices and suggesting improvements coupled with monitoring changes.
LPG Load and Discharge Operations
Vessels load and discharge to and from shore terminals thru multiple lines and pumps both onshore and vessel, these points of transfer and measurement have variables that can lead to significant losses both in quantity and quality. Surveyors attendance in a timely manner will reduce and negate the risks associated with custody transfers.
Tank Suitability / Cleanliness Inspection
Tank suitability on both terminal bulk storage and vessels are made to ascertain the suitability of tank(s) to receive nominated grades and maintain quality. Tank suitability is made by experienced surveyors who have good knowledge of product critical parameters and storage tank/vessel construction including pumps and lines. When looking at tank suitability we also advise on tank cleaning to achieve suitability and ways to expedite safely tank readiness.
Safety
Safety is our top priority at all times. We are committed to acting responsibly and safely, reacting to shortcomings and risk behaviours in the field by all parties, and reporting back to clients.
- Finnspec uses risk-based analysis tools to operate at the highest possible safety levels.
- All personnel from top Management thru to surveyors are actively encouraged to think & act ‘Safety’ at all times
- We strive for ‘Goal Zero’ incidents and ensure that our personnel and third parties all reach home safely
Quality management
- Finnspec is ISO certified since 2023, and currently holds QMS 9001:2015 certification issued by BV Finland (UKAS Accredited).
- We are committed to providing high level services and are continuously identifying means to improve our performance through regular two-way communication with our Client’s.
- Finnspec has Employer’s Liability, Professional Indemnity & Employee Health Insurance which meets our most stringent Client’s requirements.
Contact us
Finnspec Ltd
Kirkkokatu 18 B 18
48100 Kotka, Finland
Tel. +358 44 736 3645
Email: [email protected]
Alex Smith
Tel. +447 538 233 309
Tel. +358 41 310 3586
Email: [email protected]
Marko Heikkinen
Tel. +358 44 736 3645
Email: [email protected]
Timo Kotola
Tel. +358 44 736 6697
Email: [email protected]