a. reading the draft mark of the ship, which consist of six (6) points of draft marks, i.e.; Fore, Midship, and After at both sides of the ship

b. obtaining average draft and checking ballast, fresh water, and fuel oil with hydrostatic table and tank sounding table

c. sampling and checking the sea water or dock water density at the place where the vessel floats

d. determining of deductible weights by measuring and sounding of ballast tanks, fuel oil, and fresh water which are existing onboard at the time of survey