Two vessels alongside in the Strait of Gibraltar
Marine survey • Gibraltar Strait

Independent eyes
on the water.

Practical marine survey and inspection support for owners, charterers, operators and cargo interests working across the Strait of Gibraltar.

Available for
Nomination & instruction
Based around
Algeciras · Gibraltar
Languages
English · Español
What SMS does

Clear work.
Useful records.

A broader field service catalogue for bunker, cargo, ship-to-ship, sampling, tank and operational attendance around the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Bunker quantity survey

Attendance around bunkering operations, measurements and contemporaneous records, subject to the agreed scope.

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ROB / Remaining on Board

Remaining-on-board observations and reporting for fuel quantities, latest supply records and sampling where instructed.

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STS cargo loading

Ship-to-ship cargo loading attendance with vessel and tank information, measurements, transfer observations and sampling as instructed.

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04 /

STS cargo discharge

Ship-to-ship cargo discharge attendance with transfer records, measurements and load-port document review where requested.

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Cargo loading

Cargo loading attendance at vessel and terminal interfaces, including tank readings, quantity records and sequence observations.

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06 /

Cargo discharge

Cargo discharge attendance with before and after measurements, terminal coordination and factual reporting.

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Sampling report

Fuel or cargo sample attendance, identification, sealing and clear handover records according to the instruction received.

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08 /

Shore tank report

Shore tank stock attendance and terminal tank readings before and after, subject to access and available documentation.

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09 /

Dewatering

Observation and recording of water removal from tanks, product and water measurements, and samples when requested and safe.

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OPL quantity & sampling

At-anchorage or off-port-limit quantity and sampling attendance, including supply details, water checks and records.

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Marine attendance

Independent attendance on board or alongside for operational observations and factual reporting.

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All attendance is arranged subject to nomination, safe access, the agreed scope and the documentation available at the time.

Bunker & ROB

  • BQS
  • ROB · alongside
  • ROB · anchorage
  • ROB · free water check
  • Tank measurements
  • STS · one vessel
  • STS · both vessels
  • OPL · quantity & sampling

Cargo & operations

  • Cargo inspection
  • Discharge inspection
  • ITT · onboard
  • ITT · terminal
  • Dewatering
  • Independent witness

Quality & samples

  • Running + composite
  • Shore tank · 5 L
  • Sample by height
  • Additional sample
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Additivation

Commercial rates are confirmed per scope; VAT, launch, laboratory analysis, custody and other third-party costs are excluded unless agreed.

View across a tanker deck during a marine operation
Working alongside

Field perspective, without the noise.

Salvador Marine Surveyor supports marine stakeholders with calm, practical attendance in port, at anchorage and during ship-to-ship activity. The work is grounded in what can be observed, measured and recorded on site.

IndependentFactual notes and records aligned to the instructed scope.
OperationalDesigned for real schedules, access windows and vessel interfaces.
DiscreetOperational information handled with care and shared with designated contacts.
Local reachAlgeciras, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Cádiz and Southern Spain on request.
Where we work

Close to the Strait.
Ready for the call.

Coverage is arranged around the nomination, vessel position and agreed scope. Send the essentials and we will confirm the next step.

Gibraltar coastline at night
Coverage note

Port, anchorage, terminal and ship-to-ship attendance can be discussed case by case.

01Algeciras
02Gibraltar
03Ceuta
04Cádiz
05Southern Spain on request
From the field

The work is
out there.

Real vessels, real conditions and a record that helps the people ashore understand what happened alongside.

Make an enquiry

Let’s make the next call easier.

Share the vessel, location, timing and requested scope. We will respond with the information needed to assess availability and next steps.

Need a quick response?

WhatsApp is available for initial operational details. Please avoid sending sensitive documents until a secure handover has been agreed.

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Confidentiality: share only the information needed to coordinate the attendance. Any final scope, records or reporting format should be agreed before work starts.