Technical resources
Practical guidance for marine appointments
Clear introductory guidance for shipowners, charterers, agents, insurers and cargo interests.
Headway Marine Capability Statement
A concise two-page overview of services, Victorian port coverage, appointment information and direct contacts.
Download PDF ↓Technical guideOn-Hire and Off-Hire Surveys Explained
A practical guide to the condition and bunker evidence recorded at vessel delivery and redelivery.
Read guide →Technical guideHow a Bunker Quantity Survey Is Conducted
The records, measurements and calculations normally involved in independent bunker verification.
Read guide →Technical guidePreparing a Vessel for a Draft Survey
Information and operating conditions that support reliable cargo-weight determination.
Read guide →Technical guideCargo-Hold Preparation for Grain Loading
Common cleanliness and condition considerations before a grain fitness inspection.
Read guide →Technical guideShip Drinking-Water and Ballast-Water Testing
Planning representative sampling, chain of custody and laboratory analysis aboard vessels.
Read guide →General guidance only
These resources are introductory and do not replace assignment-specific instructions, charter terms, statutory requirements or professional advice based on the facts of a particular matter.
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