This unique new illustrated guide explains how good shipboard survey practice can significantly REDUCE THE RISK OF SHORTAGE AND CONTAMINATION CLAIMS arising from loading or discharging crude oil and petroleum products.It recommends a range of quantitative and qualitative MONITORING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES which should enable potential loss or contamination problems to be identified at an early stage and remedied cost effectively. The guide is designed to be used with standard industry guidelines including the API MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT and the IP PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT MANUAL.Avice is given on how to avoid erreors when calibrating vessels. Recommendations for shipboard operating and logging proceedures are also provided. The confusing terminology and acronyms associated with shipping oil cargoes are explained and the pitfalls of using the ASTM/IP MEASUREMENT TABLES identified.Sewn Bound for durability, the guide is written by ANTHONY SEVERN, international oil claims expert with London Commodity and Bulk Cargo consultancy CWA Consultants, and International Mutual Marine Liability Insurer THE NORTH OF ENGLAND P&I ASSOCIATION.