PRE-PURCHASE / PRE-SALE CONDITION SURVEY
Survey Clients
VMCONTROL provides vessel condition surveys upon request from:
- Buyers (shipowners, shipping lines, or individuals/organizations planning to acquire a vessel)
- Sellers (current shipowners or brokers)
- Financial institutions and banks requiring valuation for loan or asset processing
- Insurance companies or independent assessors requiring objective evaluation
Survey Scope
- Comprehensive inspection of the vessel’s technical condition prior to transaction
- Structural assessment: hull, deck, bow, stern, rudder, propeller, mooring equipment
- Examination of main engine, generators, propulsion, electrical and control systems
- Inspection of navigational, communication, lifesaving, and marine equipment
- Evaluation of coating condition, corrosion, leaks, hygiene, and overall structural integrity
- Verification of remaining bunkers, lubricants, and freshwater onboard (if applicable)
- Cross-check with maintenance records, repair history, and operational logbooks
- Determination of commercial value and estimated cost for deployment or repair