Shipping & Maritime

How to Record Bunker Quantity Survey Fees

Recording fees for independent marine surveyors to verify the quantity of fuel delivered during bunkering.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Bunker Survey ExpenseDebit1,800.00-
Accounts PayableCredit-1,800.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS) are protective services used to prevent fuel shortages and are expensed as voyage costs.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Associate with the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) record in the procurement system.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Survey fees exceeding industry standards for the specific port.

📄 Required Documentation

Surveyor's report and the invoice from the independent inspection firm.

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