In the maritime industry, the redelivery of a vessel between the Shipowner and the Charterer is a critical juncture where financial disputes often arise. Among the most vital elements of this process is the accurate determination of the fuel quantity remaining on board.
Viet Marine Joint Stock Company (VM CONTROL) provides professional Off-hire Bunker Survey services, ensuring precise measurement of fuel inventory at the time of redelivery to maintain transparency and protect the interests of all stakeholders.
1. Why is an Off-hire Bunker Survey Essential?
Upon the expiration of a Time Charter party, the Bunker Remaining on Board (ROB) must be meticulously inventoried for final financial settlement.
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Preventing Financial Loss: Mitigating the risk of data discrepancies that could lead to losses of tens of thousands of dollars due to fuel price volatility.
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Dispute Resolution: Providing independent, objective evidence to cross-check against Engine Logs and vessel reports.
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Legal Compliance: Issuing Survey Reports that serve as solid legal ground for handling maritime claims.
2. Our Inspection Methodology
Our team of experienced surveyors adheres to strict international standards throughout the survey process:
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Physical Sounding: Conducting physical measurements (sounding/ullaging) of all fuel tanks (HFO, MDO, LSMGO, etc.) on board.
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Temperature Verification: Determining the fuel temperature at the time of measurement to ensure accurate density calculations.
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Calculation & Conversion: Utilizing Tank Capacity Tables and applying correction factors according to ASTM standards to determine the final quantity.
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Logbook Reconciliation: Reviewing fuel consumption logs to verify the consistency of the physical findings.
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Certification: Issuing an official Certificate of Survey immediately upon completion of the attendance.
3. Why Choose VM CONTROL ?
With extensive experience and a steadfast reputation in maritime surveying, we guarantee:
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Expert Team: Our surveyors are former Chief Engineers and Marine Engineers with deep technical expertise across various vessel types.
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Independence & Objectivity: We operate as an impartial third party, ensuring that results reflect the actual status of the vessel.
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Rapid Response: Prompt attendance at major ports nationwide to ensure no disruption to the vessel’s schedule.
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24/7 Support: Ready to consult and execute surveys at any time, around the clock.
CONTACT INFORMATION
VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY – VM CONTROL
📍 Address: 1831/10/9 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Quarter 2, Nha Be Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline: +84 981 600 440 / +84 918 114 742
🌐 Website: www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
📧 Email: info@vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
🔵 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/vm-control-234252386