Draft Survey Course (shipping/nautical context)
This course equips you with essential skills for conducting precise draft surveys on Panamax bulk carriers. You will learn hydrostatic calculations, density and trim adjustments, tank soundings for variables, error management, and professional reporting to determine cargo weights reliably and handle disputes confidently in shipping operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to accurately calculate cargo weights using draft surveys on Panamax bulk carriers. Master hydrostatics, density and trim corrections, variable weight accounting like ballast and bunkers, precise draft readings, error analysis, reporting, and best practices to minimise disputes and meet maritime standards.
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Develop skills
- Apply draft survey hydrostatics using Panamax tables to convert drafts to displacement.
- Perform density corrections by measuring dock water and applying salinity adjustments.
- Manage variable weights including ballast, bunkers, and constants via tank soundings.
- Handle trim corrections and estimate survey uncertainties onboard vessels.
- Produce professional draft survey reports that withstand scrutiny and disputes.
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