UNITED SURVEYS CHILE Marine & Cargo Surveyors – Quality Control Service www.unitedsurveychile.com [email protected] |Phone +56-55-2560490 |Direct 24/7 +56 9 93233396 - +56 9 54135955 INSPECTION REPORT United Ref. Nr: US-ANF-1810325 Cave Ref: 2018/0261/JMB In compliance with the instructions received of Messrs. CAVE & Co Ltd. on behalf of P&I Club, we certify that we UNITED SURVEYS CHILE have carried out a loading supervision of Copper concentrate according to IMSBC CODE on board the vessel. - At Las Ventanas Port – Chile and the undersigned surveyor attended from October 22th to October 25th, 2018: 1. - General view of MV GEORGIOS S – Berthed at Las Ventanas Port. 1 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 VESSEL DETAILS Vessel Name Flag GRT DWT Agent Type of ship Year of Build IMO GEORGIOS S VALLETA 29,417 55,725 ULTRAMAR BULK CARRIER 2006 9303053 2. - View of MV GEORGIOS S. 1. DATES & TIMES OF OPERATIONS DETAILS 1.1 DATES & TIMES OF OPERATIONS DETAILS 19-10-2018 20-10-2018 21-10-2018 22-10-2018 22-10-2018 23-10-2018 24-10-2018 25-10-2018 20:00 20:25 – 23:59 00:00 – 15:20 15:20 – 23:59 00:00 – 00:20 00:20 - 23:59 00:00 – 20:58 20:48 22:30 23:20 – 23:45 23:56 – 00:25 00:30 – 00:40 00:35 01:10 02:30 12:50 11:00 20:00 05:00 06:20 07:10 – 09:35 09:45 14:00 22:00 05:00 06:55 13:35 17:00 Vessel arrival to Quintero bay pilot station. Vessel waiting at anchorage due to pier N°2 is busy Vessel waiting at anchorage due to pier N°2 is busy Vessel waiting at road due to heavy swell Vessel waiting at road due to heavy swell Vessel waiting at anchorage due to pier N°2 is busy Vessel waiting at anchorage due to pier N°2 is busy POB for berthing manoeuvres Vessel berthed USC surveyor attended on board vessel, meeting with Captain. Hold inspection by USC Surveyor LH4. Hold inspection by USC Surveyor LH1. Commenced operation in LH4 Stopped operation due to problems in conveyor belt Can test performed by USC. Resume operation Can test performed by USC. Can test performed by USC. Can test performed by USC. Completed loading operation in LH4 Shifting from LH4 to LH1 Commenced loading operation in LH1 Can test performed by USC. Can test performed by USC. Can test performed by USC. Completed cargo operation in LH1 Completed trimming accepted by the vessel Departure 2 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 2. WEATHER CONDITIONS 2.1 WEATHER CONDITIONS The atmospheric conditions during the survey were good; the inspection was carried out without any restriction. No rain or strong wind or heavy swell was observed during this survey. 3. INSPECTION REPORT According instruction received from P&I the scope to be inspected was as follow: To carried out a survey loading supervision of Copper concentrate according to IMSBC CODE on board the vessel GEORGIOS S. 3.1. PRE-LOADING INSPECTION On board the vessel, our Surveyor met with the Vessel´s Master prior to loading operations. Vessel´s Master receipt all information of cargo, pre-shipment certificate (in order), shipper’s declaration with abstract of recommendations of IMSBC code, regarding to operations with this type of cargo. Additionally our surveyor provides recommendations to Vessel´s Master. Access to stockpile was denied to external Surveyors by internal Codelco Terminal´s safety procedures. Pre-shipment Certificate Nr. PVE-10-1636/2018 PVE-10-1637/2018 was issued by SGS Laboratories on behalf of Messrs. Anglo American Sur, Chile.. CARGO CERTIFICATES – PVE-10-1636/2018 Copper Concentrate LH1 Pre-shipment certificate was issued by SGS Parameters of moisture according to Pre-shipment certificate, as follows: Angle of repose 43 to 45 degree Load factor 0,55 m3 / wmt Flow Moisture Point 11 % Transportable Moisture limit 9,90 % Moisture content 8,27 % Sampling Tonnage 10,450.00 tons Note: Due to Transportable moisture (9,9 %) was a higher value than moisture contents (8,27 %), It means that copper concentrate was according to “International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code (IMSBC). 3 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 CARGO CERTIFICATES – PVE-10-1637/2018 Copper Concentrate LH4 Pre-shipment certificate was issued by SGS Parameters of moisture according to Pre-shipment certificate, as follows: Angle of repose 44 to 46 degree Load factor 0,55 m3 / wmt Flow Moisture Point 10,56 % Transportable Moisture limit 9,5 % Moisture content 7,40 % Sampling Tonnage 11,600.00 tons Note: Due to Transportable moisture (9,5 %) was a higher value than moisture contents (7,40 %), It means that copper concentrate was according to “International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code (IMSBC). 3.2. PRE-LOADING INSPECTION On board the vessel, our Surveyor met with the Vessel´s Master prior to loading operations. Vessel´s Master receipt all information of cargo, pre-shipment certificate (in order), shipper’s declaration with abstract of recommendations of IMSBC code, regarding to operations with this type of cargo. Additionally our surveyor provides recommendations to Vessel´s Master. Access to stockpile was denied to external Surveyors by internal Codelco Terminal´s safety procedures. 3.2.1. DETAILS OF CARGO ACCORDING TO CARGO MANIFEST Mate’s Receipt 1 Shipper Consignee Description POL/POD Weight ANGLO AMERICAN SUR S.A. To order Los Bronces Copper concentrates Ventanas Port, Chile / Huludao, China . 10,449.480 WMT Mate’s Receipt 2 Shipper Consignee Description POL/POD Weight ANGLO AMERICAN SUR S.A. To order Los Bronces Copper concentrates Ventanas Port, Chile / Huludao, China . 11,611.250 WMT 4 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 4. INSPECTION OF CARGO HOLDS Inspection of holds Nr. 1 & 4 was performed jointly with shipper representative and Chief Officer. Hold was found dry and clean. Hold was approved by shipper’s surveyor. Our inspector found the hold in good condition, clean & dry. Tank top plating and bulkheads were found and without signs of water. Bilge covers were found with the seal. Hatch Covers Drain Holes Non Return Valves Acting Cleats Compression Bars Deck Beams & Brackets Hull Frames & Brackets Bulkhead Ladders Pipping & Casing Tank Top Taking Bilges HOLD Nr.1 Rubber gaskets in general good condition. No damage noted, clean. No damage noted. General good condition. General good condition. No damage noted. No damage noted. No damage noted, clean and dry. General good condition. No damage noted. Clean and dry, rusty. Sealed with burlap. 3. - View of access stevedores, LH1. 4. - View of rubber gasket condition, LH1. 5 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 5. - View of compression bars condition, LH1. 6. - View of compression bars condition, LH1. 7. - View of non return valve condition, LH1. 8. - View of acting cleats condition, LH1. 9. - View of hold condition, LH1. 10. - View of hold condition, LH1. 6 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 11. - View of bilge, LH1. Hatch Covers Drain Holes Non Return Valves Acting Cleats Compression Bars Deck Beams & Brackets Hull Frames & Brackets Bulkhead Ladders Pipping & Casing Tank Top Taking Bilges 12. - View of bilge sealed with burlap. HOLD Nr.4 Rubber gaskets in general good condition. No damage noted, clean. No damage noted. General good condition. General good condition. No damage noted. No damage noted. No damage noted, clean and dry. General good condition. No damage noted. Clean and dry, rusty. Covered sealed. 13. - View of access stevedores, LH4. 14. - View of compression bars condition, LH4. 7 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 15. - View of compression bars condition, LH4. 16. - View of rubber gasket condition, LH4. 17. - View of non-return valve condition, LH4. 18. - View of acting cleats condition, LH4. 19. - View of cargo hold condition, LH4. 20. - View of cargo hold condition, LH4. 8 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 21. - View of bilge, LH4. 22. - View of bilge covered sealed, LH4. 5. CARGO DISTRIBUTION 5.1. CARGO DISTRIBUTION HOLD 5 HOLD 4 ---- 11,600.00 wmt Huladao, China Copper Concentrates STOWAGE PLAN HOLD 3 ---- HOLD 2 HOLD 1 ---- 10,450.00 wmt Huludao, China Copper Concentrates Total Cargo loaded on board Holds Nr. 1 & 4: 23,736.00 wmt (as per Shore Figure) Op. Nr. 1 2 3 4 Sequence Loading LH4 Loading LH1 Loading LH1 Loading LH1 LOADING SEQUENCE Cargo WMT Comments 11,600.00 Huludao Cargo 6,000.00 Huludao Cargo 3,000.00 Huludao Cargo 1,450.00 Huludao Cargo 6. LOADING OPERATIONS 6.1 LOADING OPERATIONS Loading operations was performed using a conveyor belt feeder located inside the covered warehouse. The cargo was transported by the belt conveyor at an average rate of 800 to 1000 wmt per hour approximately. Conditions of the material during this transportation remained good. 9 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 23. - View of loading system (conveyor belt). 24. - View of loading operation in Hold Nr.1. 25. - View of loading operation in Hold Nr.1. 26. - View of loading operation in Hold Nr.4. 7. CONDITION OF CARGO 7.1 CONDITION OF CARGO In Cargo Holds Nr.1 & 4, the cargo showed no apparent dirt and/or foreigner materials. The cargo is in clean condition. The condition of cargo was inspected during all loading operation and did not present any sign of apparent contamination. Furthermore, the cargo presented a dry fine granular appearance, without water puddles standing on it. 10 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 27. - View of cargo condition in Hold Nr.1 . 28. - View of final cargo condition in Hold Nr.1. 29. - View of cargo condition in Hold Nr.4. 30. - View of final cargo condition in Hold Nr.4. 8. CAN TEST 8.1 CAN TEST In order to ascertain mechanically the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) of copper concentrates loaded onboard MV. GEORGIOS S it was performed can test. Disposed sample of copper concentrates (0.5 to 2 kg) in a cylinder recipient to be lifted and drop on to a hard surface about 25 times from 20 cm (height) with intervals of 1 or 2 seconds. Afterwards, we could observe the surface of product without abnormalities and Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) according to “International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code (IMSBC) recommendations”. Cant test was carried out in cargo holds Nr. 1 & 4, finding the cargo without alterations regarding to the moisture presence. 11 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 31. - View of United Surveyor conducting can 32. - View of obtained sample, LH1. test in hold Nr.1. 33. - View of United Surveyor conducting can 34. - Once can test was performed, the cargo test in hold Nr.1. not showed alterations regarding to the moisture presence, LH1. 35. - View of United Surveyor conducting can 36. - Once can test was performed, the cargo test in hold Nr.1. not showed alterations regarding to the moisture presence, LH1. 12 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 37. - Once can test was performed, the cargo 38. - Once can test was performed, the cargo not showed alterations regarding to the not showed alterations regarding to the moisture presence, LH1. moisture presence, LH1. 39. - View of United Surveyor conducting can 40. - Once can test was performed, the cargo test in hold Nr.4. not showed alterations regarding to the moisture presence, LH4. 41. - Once can test was performed, the cargo 42. - Once can test was performed, the cargo not showed alterations regarding to the not showed alterations regarding to the moisture presence, LH4. moisture presence, LH4. 13 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 9. CONCLUSIONS Cargo Holds Nr. 1 & 4 were found clean, dry and suitable for receiving the copper concentrates in bulk. In Cargo Holds Nr 1 & 4, the cargo showed no apparent dirt and/or foreigner material had been observed. The cargo is in apparently and superficially cleans condition. Parameters of Pre-shipment certificate stated that cargo was suitable for transportation. Can test was performed in cargo holds Nr. 1 & 4, finding the cargo without alterations regarding to the moisture presence. Vessel’s Master was informed during all time about loading procedure and IMSBC Code recommendations. Copper concentrates were loaded under our continual supervision. The final moisture ascertained, as per moisture method for the Copper cargo loaded 10,449.480 wmt was 8,72% for LH1. And 11,611.250 wmt was 7,79% for LH4. (Moisture certificate is attached to this report. Ventanas Port, Holds Nr 1 & 4) 10. ATTENDING PARTIES Name Mr. Santi Borchan Mr. Daniel Figueroa Position Master United Surveys Chile On behalf of Owner P&I Club 11. ATTACHMENTS Pre Shipment Certificate issued by Laboratories on behalf of Shipper. Shipper Declaration issued by Laboratories on behalf of Shipper. Statements of facts Mate´s receipt. Moisture certificate Cargo manifest Notice of Readiness Stowage plan No damage certificate 14 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees. United Ref. No: US-ANF-1810325 This report is issued without any prejudice and in the interest of whom it may concern. UNITED SURVEYS CHILE René Albornoz Palma Operations Service Manager Antofagasta, Chile. October 27th, 2018 JMV//rap 15 In accepting this survey it is agreed that extent of the obligation of this company with respect there to is limited to furnishing a surveyor believed to the competent and in the making of this inspection the surveyor is acting impartially and to the best of his ability and no liability shall attach to the company or the surveyor for the accuracy there off. Our responsibility can never exceed the amount of our fees.
