PURPOSE OF OFF-HIRE BUNKER SURVEY
Off-Hire Bunker Survey plays a vital role in chartering transactions:
- Accurately records the quantity of fuel remaining onboard at the end of the charter period (Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil, Lube Oil, etc.).
• Serves as the basis for settlement and fuel cost adjustments between the charterer and the shipowner.
• Ensures fairness, transparency, and objectivity, thereby minimizing disputes during contract negotiations.
SURVEY SCOPE
VM CONTROL’s surveyors carried out all procedures in accordance with international standards:
- Identify all bunker tank locations based on the vessel’s technical drawings.
• Measure actual fuel levels (ullage/sounding), inspect temperature and density.
• Calculate volume and convert to standard mass using correction tables and temperature factors.
• Prepare an on-site statement of facts signed by the Master, vessel representatives, and relevant parties.
• Issue the official Off-Hire Bunker Survey Certificate with clear and transparent figures.
RESULTS & COMMITMENT
The survey was performed independently, accurately, on schedule, and with full transparency.
The results serve as an important basis for completing vessel handover procedures and settling fuel-related costs smoothly.
Conducting the Off-Hire Bunker Survey for MV ASIA STAR further demonstrates the technical competence, reliability, and trust that clients place in VM CONTROL in the field of marine and bunker surveying.
VM CONTROL – EXPERTS IN MARINE SURVEYING
With a team of experienced surveyors, modern measuring equipment, and a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, VM CONTROL is proud to be a trusted survey partner for shipowners, logistics companies, and international clients.
Our core services include:
✅ Damage Surveys (Cargo damage, hull damage, P&I investigations, etc.)
✅ Lashing Certificate issuance for containerized cargo
✅ Lashing supervision & certification
✅ Marine Surveys (Vessel condition, hull inspection, hire/off-hire, LPG, etc.)
✅ Machinery & Equipment Surveys
✅ Cargo Surveys (Quantity, quality, pre-loading/discharge inspections, etc.)
✅ Container Surveys (Lashing inspection, certification, sealing, etc.)
✅ Tailor-made survey services (Stock count, sampling, special supervision…)
CONTACT INFORMATION
VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY – VM CONTROL
📍 Address: 1831/10/9 Huỳnh Tấn Phát Street, Quarter 2, Nhà Bè, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📞 Hotline: +84 981 600 440 / +84 918 114 742
🌐 Website: vietmarinecontrol.com.vn
📧 Email: info@vietmarinecontrol.com.vn