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LNG tanker
Oil & Gas Survey Specialists

QUANTIFYING
THE GLOBAL
FLOW.

Independent quality and quantity surveying for oil, gas, LPG & LNG across the world's most critical energy corridors.

4,800+
Surveys Completed
120+
Vessels Inspected
15
Years Experience
99%
Accuracy Rate
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Service Matrix

THE SURVEY MATRIX

Comprehensive surveying capabilities across the full spectrum of oil and gas operations.

Oil samples
Density & Viscosity Sulphur Content Flash Point Testing Water & Sediment
Precision Verification

Quality Analysis

Comprehensive laboratory-grade quality analysis for crude oil, refined products, and petrochemical commodities ensuring compliance with international standards.

01Density & Viscosity
02Sulphur Content
03Flash Point Testing
04Water & Sediment
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Surveyor
Tank Gauging Flow Measurement Loss Control Outturn Reports
Custody Transfer

Quantity Survey

Independent quantity determination through precision tank gauging, flow metering, and shore-tank calibration for custody transfer operations.

01Tank Gauging
02Flow Measurement
03Loss Control
04Outturn Reports
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LPG tanks
Cargo Calculation Temperature Monitoring Pressure Analysis Vapor Management
Cryogenic Surveying

LPG & LNG

Specialized cryogenic cargo surveying for liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas operations, including loading supervision and cargo calculation.

01Cargo Calculation
02Temperature Monitoring
03Pressure Analysis
04Vapor Management
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Bunker
Fuel Oil Measurement Sounding & Ullage Condition Reports ROB Verification
On-Hire / Off-Hire

Bunker Survey

Accurate bunker quantity determination for on-hire, off-hire, and intermediate bunker surveys, protecting charterer and owner interests.

01Fuel Oil Measurement
02Sounding & Ullage
03Condition Reports
04ROB Verification
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Draft survey
Six-Point Reading Displacement Tables Deadweight Calc Trim Correction
Displacement Calculation

Draft Survey

Precision draft survey services for bulk cargo weight determination through vessel displacement calculations, per ASTM and IMO standards.

01Six-Point Reading
02Displacement Tables
03Deadweight Calc
04Trim Correction
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Regional Axis

STRATEGIC PRESENCE

Positioned in the world's most vital energy corridors — from Iraq's southern export hub to Qatar's LNG frontier.

Basrah
30.5085°N, 47.7804°E
Headquarters

THE BASRAH CORE

Headquarters — Basrah, Iraq

Our headquarters in Basrah positions us at the heart of Iraq's southern oil corridor — the nation's largest export hub.

01Southern Iraq Terminal Coverage
02Umm Qasr Port Operations
03Al-Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT)
04Khor Al-Zubair Industrial Zone
Al-Ashar District, Basrah, Iraq
Doha
25.2854°N, 51.5310°E
Branch Office

THE QATAR GATEWAY

Branch Office — Doha, Qatar

Our Qatar branch office extends our reach across the Arabian Gulf, serving as the strategic gateway for LNG operations and the broader GCC energy market. Direct access to Ras Laffan Industrial City — the world's largest LNG producing site.

01Ras Laffan LNG Terminal Access
02GCC Regional Coverage
03LNG Cargo Specialization
04Arabian Gulf Vessel Surveys
Analysis Output

THE REPORT STANDARD

Every survey produces a comprehensive, digitally-signed report — the definitive record of custody transfer.

SURVEY REPORT — SAMPLE
REF: MRD-2026-Q4-0847
VERIFIED
Vessel
MT ARABIAN STAR
Terminal
ABOT, Basrah
Cargo Type
Basrah Heavy Crude
Survey Date
2026.06.28
Quantity (BBL)
385,247.00
Temperature °C
32.4
Quality Parameters
APIDensitySulphurViscosityWaterSediment
DIGITALLY SIGNED — SHA-256: 7a3f...e8d2
● CUSTODY TRANSFER CERTIFIED

ISO 17025 Compliant

Laboratory accreditation

Tamper-Proof Reports

Digital signature verification

48hr Turnaround

Rapid delivery guarantee

Multi-Format Export

PDF, Excel, API integration

International Standards

All surveys comply with API MPMS, ASTM, IP, ISO 3170/3171, and IMO guidelines. Reports are accepted by all major oil companies, trading houses, and P&I clubs worldwide.

About Meridian

THE STANDARD
OF CERTAINTY

Meridian Survey & Inspection was founded with a singular mission: to deliver independent, technically superior surveying services to the oil and gas industry across the Middle East and beyond.

Headquartered in Basrah — Iraq's most significant export corridor — and with a branch office in Qatar, we are strategically positioned to serve the region's most critical energy infrastructure. Our team of experienced surveyors operates 24/7 across terminals, refineries, and vessels.

From crude oil custody transfer in Umm Qasr to LNG cargo calculations at Ras Laffan, we protect the commercial interests of producers, traders, charterers, and terminal operators with unwavering accuracy and integrity.

15+
Years
2
Offices
24/7
Operations
Certifications & Affiliations

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certified across all survey operations.

IFIA Member

International Federation of Inspection Agencies — upholding global inspection standards.

GAFTA Approved

Grain and Feed Trade Association registered superintendent.

API Trained

All surveyors trained and certified per American Petroleum Institute standards.

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GET IN TOUCH

Ready to schedule a survey or discuss your requirements? Our team responds within 24 hours.

BASRAH HQ
Al-Ashar District, Basrah, Iraq
QATAR BRANCH
OPERATIONAL HOURS

24/7 Emergency Survey Availability

Office: Sunday–Thursday 08:00–17:00 (AST)