🎯 PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY
- Accurately determine the remaining quantity of fuel onboard (FO, DO, LO…) at the time of off-hire.
- Inspect and record the vessel’s actual technical condition after the charter period.
- Provide a basis for comparison with the on-hire condition to assess loss or discrepancies.
- Minimize disputes, support payment and settlement of chartering costs.
- Protect the legitimate legal interests of both the Charterer and the Owner.
📝 SURVEY SCOPE
- Bunker Survey
- Sounding measurement & checking fuel levels in tanks:
- HFO/FO (Fuel Oil)
- MDO/DO (Diesel Oil)
- LO (Lubricating Oil)
- Sludge / Waste oil (if required)
- Record readings and cross-check with engine logbooks and supplied tank sounding reports.
- Calculate remaining quantities using Tank Calibration Tables.
- Condition Survey
Visual inspection & photography of external structures: hull, deck, railings, anchors, cranes, cargo equipment.
- Record any damages: dents, cracks, leakages, corrosion, or missing equipment (if any).
- Compare with the on-hire condition to clarify changes during the charter period.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare on-site records, detailing fuel and technical condition of the vessel.
- Attach photos, tank sounding logs, calibration charts, and related documentation.
- Provide official bilingual (English/Vietnamese) survey reports as required.
💡 PRACTICAL VALUE PROVIDED
- Expedite the final settlement of the charter contract.
- Prevent and minimize disputes between Owners and Charterers.
- Serve as key evidence for claims, deductions, or compensations.
- Enhance transparency, clarity, and professionalism in shipping contracts.
✅ WHY CHOOSE VM CONTROL?
- Certified and experienced marine surveyors.
- Specialized equipment for fast and accurate measurements.
- Survey service coverage at all major ports in Vietnam.
- Timely delivery of bilingual reports with strict confidentiality.