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Vitria, April 24th, 2005.

P R E L O A D I N G
M / V

S U R V E Y

R E P O R T

P L O V E R

Voy 051GB.

A R R O W

A FOREWORD_______________________________________________________________
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that our surveyor Mr. Danilo Sodr Januario and his assista nts did, by the request and for the account of Messrs. Gearbulk Maritima Ltda., on April 23rd 2005 and subsequent day, attend on board and alongside the M/V "PLOVER ARROW" whilst berthed at Praia Mole Terminal Berth #3 Vitria, Brazil, for the purpose of surveying and reporting the pre-loading condition of Wire Rod coils and assisting the Master to clause the Mates Receipts according and on basis of our findings. What follows hereafter is the result of the task developed.

B - PARTICULARS OF THE SHIP___________________________________________________

M/V PLOVER ARROW VOY 051GB
Vessel Particulars Year of Build: Deadweight: Length OA: Beam: Draft: Gross Reg. Tons: Net Reg. Tons: Speed: Total Bale Cubic: Container Capacity: Cargo Gear: 1997 51,421 MT 199.7 M 32.3 M 12.8 M 36,008 MT 14,195 MT 14.5 Knots 2,166,108 CBFT 1,788 TEU 2 x 40 T Gantry Hold Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cargo Hold Details Hold Size (M) L x B xH 13.20 x 18.00 x 18.38 13.20 x 23.00 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 18.88 13.20 x 27.40 x 15.88 13.20 x 23.00 x 14.88 Capacity (Bale Cubic) 154,237 CBFT 202,434 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 241,160 CBFT 202,883 CBFT 159,591 CBFT

C - VESSEL'S PERSONNEL________________________________________________________
Master Chief Officer : Captain MIKE CUMMINUS : Mr. ZELOKO NAROVIC

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D THE CARGO_______________________________________________________________
D.1 - SHIPPERS: GERDAU AOMINAS S/A. MATES RECEIPT
M/R 01 M/R 01 M/R 01

ORDER
82017 01 TO 04 82027 01 TO 03 82108 01 TO 07

DESCRIPTION DESTINATION QNTY

WIRE RODS WIRE RODS WIRE RODS ANTWERP, BELGIUM ANTWERP, BELGIUM ANTWERP, BELGIUM TOTAL
t r a c t e d f r o m t h e

1,027 928 2,051 4,006

M a t e s

GROSS WEIGHT (MT)

2,103.497 1,901.071 4,180.434 8,185.002

t s .

E TIME LOG_________________________________________________________________
Vessel Arrived at Roads NOR Tendered NOR Accepted Pilot on Board Berthing Cleared by Customs & Immigration Loading Commencement Loading Completed Weather
A b o v e i n f o r m a t i o n w e r e

: April 20th 2005 at 05:06 : April 20th 2005 at 05:06 : As per Charter Party. : April 23rd 2005 at 02:18 : April 23rd 2005 at 03:40 : April 23rd 2005 at 03:40 : April 23rd 2005 at 07:55 : April 24th 2005 at 15:45 : Sunny.
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F THE SURVEY _______________________________________________________________

The pre loading survey was done on the warehouse, alongside the vessel and under hooks concurrently with the loading operation. Ours findings were recorded and reported to Master in order to assist him to clause the Mates Receipts accordingly. Hole cargo was transported from the warehouse to ships wharf by open trucks. Vessel cranes equipped with spreader and chain sling, were used to lift and stow the cargo inside the ships holds.

G THE CARGO CONDITION, SURVEY RESULT________________________________________

G.1 - SHIPPERS: SHIPPERS: GERDAU AOMINAS S/A.

M/R No.1 (Order: 82017 01 to 04) WIRE RODS CARGO BOUND FOR ANTWERP, BELGIUM.
Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 1 7 Item 01: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 1 7 Item 02:
17 BENT/KINKED COILS. CARGO WITH SPOTS OF RUSTY. 01 COIL WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 18 BENT/KINKED COILS. CARGO WITH SPOTS OF RUSTY

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G THE CARGO CONDITION, SURVEY RESULT________________________________________

Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 1 7 Item 03: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 1 7 Item 04:
02 COILS WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 25 BENT/KINKED COILS. 01 COIL WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 20 BENT/KINKED COILS.

General Remarks: - Quality, weight, dimensions, marks and numbering unknown. - Quantity as per Shippers declaration. - Vessel is not responsible for lots segregation inside the hold.

M/R No.2 (Order: 82027 01 to 03) WIRE RODS CARGO BOUND FOR ANTWERP, BELGIUM.
Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 2 7 Item 01: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 2 7 Item 02:
58 BENT/KINKED COILS.

09 BENT/KINKED COILS. 08 COILS RUST STAINED. CARGO WITH SPOTS OF RUSTY. 69 BENT/KINKED COILS.

Marks & Numbers: 8 2 0 2 7 Item 03:

General Remarks: - Quality, weight, dimensions, marks and numbering unknown. - Quantity as per Shippers declaration. - Vessel is not responsible for lots segregation inside the hold.

M/R No.3 (Order: 82108 01 to 07) WIRE RODS CARGO BOUND FOR ANTWERP, BELGIUM.
Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 01:
02 WET COILS 03 COILS WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 77 BENT/KINKED COILS. 19 BENT/KINKED COILS.

Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 02: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 03: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 04: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 05:

17 BENT/KINKED COILS.

03 COILS WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 40 BENT/KINKED COILS. 01 COIL RUST STAINED. 16 WET COILS 02 COILS WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 65 BENT/KINKED COILS. CARGO WITH SPOTS OF RUSTY.

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G THE CARGO CONDITION, SURVEY RESULT________________________________________

Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 06: Marks & Numbers: 8 2 1 0 8 Item 07:
02 COILS WITH LOOSE/BROKEN BANDS. 20 BENT/KINKED COILS. 04 COILS RUST STAINED. 02 BENT/KINKED COILS. 13 COILS WITH PACKING PAPER TORN. CARGO WITH SPOTS OF RUSTY CARGO PACKEGED WITH PAPER, DAMAGED TO CONTENTS UNKNOW.

General Remarks: - Quality, weight, dimensions, marks and numbering unknown. - Quantity as per Shippers declaration. - Vessel is not responsible for lots segregation inside the hold.

H STOWAGE AND LASHING/SECURING____________________________________________

The cargo was stowed inside holds #2 and #6. Prior to the commencement of stowage, our surveyor visually inspected the mentioned holds. Tank top plating, transverse bulkhead and sides plating were generally in good order. No sign of water leakage was found on the hatch coaming. The holds were found empty, clear and dry, therefore suitable for the loading of wire rod coils. Before the commencement of the stowage, the tank top plating, bulkheads and sides plating of each hold were protected with cardboards and plastic canvas in order to avoid direct contact between cargo and ships parts. The Wire Rod Coils were generally stowed with the axis lengthwise, forming tiers from port side to starboard side inside. Inside the hold#2 the cargo under the Order 82108-07 was stowed protected by cardboards. The lashing was applied with sisal rope tightened by rotation of wooden battens.

Surveyor.

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