Jude Ekene OKAFOR
Ejigbo
Summary
Marine Cargo Surveyor with over 13 years of experience in measuring, sampling, and inspecting crude oil, refined products, and chemicals across vessel, terminal, and STS operations. Skilled in API/ASTM volume calculations, cargo quality verification, ship/shore quantity reconciliation, and documenting custody transfer findings with accuracy. Experienced in monitoring cargo movement, reviewing tank records, assessing operational variances, and ensuring clear communication among vessel crews, terminals, and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage high-volume operations while maintaining precise reporting and technical consistency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cargo superintendent (wet cargo)
OSCION GROUP LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw discharge and loading of crude and refined products, ensuring ullage, temperature, and density data aligned with terminal and vessel figures before operations commenced.
- Coordinated tank preparation and line-up checks with ship and shore teams, verifying cleanliness, inerting status, and compatibility for each parcel.
- Monitored cargo flow rates and manifold pressures throughout operations, adjusting plans promptly when variations threatened stability, contamination limits, or safety margins.
- Investigated cargo discrepancies by reviewing sampling records, shore tank movements, and meter performance, providing actionable findings to ship owners and terminal operators.
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
NIGERIAN NAVY BEECROFT
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Performed shore and vessel tank measurements, including ullage, temperature, and water cuts, to establish accurate opening and closing quantities for crude and refined products.
- Drew representative product samples from designated points, verified sample integrity, and coordinated laboratory analyses for density, flash point, sulfur, and contamination markers.
- Witnessed line displacements, meter proving, and cargo transfers, documenting any deviations that could affect custody-transfer accuracy.
- Reviewed cargo documentation—bills of lading, terminal tank records, inspector worksheets—and reconciled figures to resolve variances between ship and shore.
Cargo superintendent (wet cargo)
MAGNET ENERGY LTD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed ship-shore coordination for crude and product cargoes, confirming tank readiness, inerting levels, and line configurations prior to starting operations.
- Verified vessel, terminal, and surveyor quantity calculations, resolving discrepancies in ullage, temperature, trim, and stability data before issuing pumping instructions.
- Monitored loading and discharge progress in real time, adjusting flow rates and manifold pressures to prevent contamination, overfill risks, and unsafe operating conditions.
- Oversaw sampling, gauging, and line-clearance activities, ensuring proper documentation of product movement, flushing sequences, and final figures for custody transfer.
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
EL-ROI ASSOCIATE
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Measured vessel and terminal tanks using standardized API/ASTM methods, confirming temperatures, free water levels, and trim factors to determine accurate cargo volumes.
- Drew and secured representative cargo samples from manifolds, tanks, and shorelines, maintaining strict labeling and chain-of-custody control for laboratory analysis.
- Tracked cargo movement during loading and discharge, recording flow changes, pump performance, and line-up adjustments that could influence final quantity outcomes.
- Compared vessel and terminal measurement data, identifying the source of quantity variances through the review of meter logs, gauging sheets, and sampling results.
Cargo surveyor (dry cargo)
INTRASS LIMITED
01.1999 - 01.2010
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
NORTH-SEA LIMITED
01.2013
- Conducted vessel and shore tank measurements (ullage, temperature, free water), and calculated product volumes using ASTM/API standards to establish accurate custody-transfer figures.
- Collected, sealed, and documented cargo samples from designated ship and terminal points, ensuring traceability for quality testing and dispute resolution.
- Observed loading, discharge, and line-handling sequences, noting meter performance, pressure shifts, and operational deviations that could affect quantity or product integrity.
- Reconciled ship/shore quantity differences by reviewing tank records, sampling logs, and terminal movement reports, preparing clear variance explanations for all parties.
Education
Diploma - cargo superintendency
Lloyds institute
01.2025
BOSIET Certified -
Falck prime atlantic
01.2020
Certificate - liquid and Dry cargo survey
Lloyds Academy
01.2019
BSc - Economics& Statistics
University of Benin
01.2008
Skills
- Tank gauging
- API/ASTM volume calculations
- Cargo sampling
- Chain of custody control
- Quantity reconciliation
- Meter variance checks
- Manifold/lineup verification
- Flow and pressure monitoring
- Contamination prevention
- STS oversight
- Trim/stability awareness
- Inert gas checks
- Operational reporting
- Safety monitoring
Certification
Lloyds Certified Surveyor
References
- Awotide Solomon, Marine Captain, North Sea LTD, +2348089321907
- Emmanuel Oseji, Snr. cargo superintendent, Oscion group LTD, +2348060740232
Timeline
Cargo superintendent (wet cargo)
OSCION GROUP LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
NIGERIAN NAVY BEECROFT
01.2015 - 01.2023
Cargo superintendent (wet cargo)
MAGNET ENERGY LTD
01.2013 - 01.2015
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
NORTH-SEA LIMITED
01.2013
Cargo surveyor (wet cargo)
EL-ROI ASSOCIATE
01.2010 - 01.2013
Cargo surveyor (dry cargo)
INTRASS LIMITED
01.1999 - 01.2010
Diploma - cargo superintendency
Lloyds institute
BOSIET Certified -
Falck prime atlantic
Certificate - liquid and Dry cargo survey
Lloyds Academy
BSc - Economics& Statistics
University of Benin