Laser calibration of inland vessels

Same is applicable here as in our draught surveys. In contrast to the traditional guesswork of “gauging” freeboards, we literally also follow the Archimedes principle in our calculations. For the measurement of the freeboard we use a very accurate and calibrated laser device ensuring our client with the exact cargo weight that was loaded or discharged. We have tested this method in detail on fuel barges being loaded by Shell in Rotterdam.