{"id":1699,"date":"2025-07-15T10:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/?p=1699"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:35:11","slug":"vm-control-bunker-fuel-survey-for-ships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/vm-control-bunker-fuel-survey-for-ships\/","title":{"rendered":"VM CONTROL &#8211; BUNKER FUEL SURVEY FOR SHIPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"317\"><em><strong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"317\">VM CONTROL \u2013 Ensuring Transparency and Fairness in Every Drop of Fuel<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"713\"><em>In maritime operations, <strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"358\">bunker fuel<\/strong> represents one of the most significant and sensitive cost elements. Any discrepancies in the quantity received or delivered can lead to financial risks, disputes, or breaches of charter party agreements. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"600\">bunker fuel inspection<\/strong> is a critical procedure to ensure <strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"675\">accuracy, transparency, and fairness<\/strong> throughout the fuel transfer process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"989\"><em><strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"771\">Viet Marine Control Joint Stock Company (VM CONTROL)<\/strong> provides independent and professional <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"841\">bunker fuel survey services<\/strong> for various vessel types, strictly complying with international standards and specific requirements from ship owners, operators, or fuel suppliers.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1031\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1031\">Purpose of Bunker Survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<li data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1136\">To confirm the <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1098\">exact quantity of fuel received or delivered<\/strong> (via tank sounding or draft survey)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1229\">To provide documented proof of quantity for <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1227\">invoicing, claims, or insurance purposes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1323\">To <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1259\">detect abnormalities<\/strong> early and reduce the risk of fuel fraud or unexplained losses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1411\">To support owners, charterers, or agents in <strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1411\">protecting their legitimate interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1452\">\u2699\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1452\">Bunker Survey Procedure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1485\">1. Pre-bunkering Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1778\">\n<li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1564\">\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1564\">Record the type and quantity of fuel already on board (before receiving)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<p data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1658\">Check the condition of fuel tanks on both the receiving vessel and the supply barge\/truck<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1778\">\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1778\">Conduct manual tank soundings using calibrated sounding tapes; measure temperature and density at the time of gauging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1805\"><strong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1803\">2. During Bunkering<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<li data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1873\">\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1873\">Supervise hose connections, pumping procedures, and bunker rate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1956\">Monitor tank levels, flow meters (if available), and record any unusual events<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1986\">Record start and stop times<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2022\"><strong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2020\">3. Post-bunkering Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2077\">Re-sound tanks to calculate actual volume received<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2148\">\n<p data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2148\">Convert volume to weight at 15\u00b0C using standard density correction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<p data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2228\">Collect <strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2190\">representative fuel samples<\/strong> (if required) for laboratory analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2271\"><strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2269\">4. Issuance of Bunker Survey Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<li data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2382\">\n<p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2382\">A complete report including measurements, volume\/weight calculations, on-site photos, and signed documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2474\">Endorsed by VM CONTROL surveyor and relevant parties (receiving vessel and fuel supplier)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2513\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2513\">Why Choose VM CONTROL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<li data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2672\">\n<p data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2672\">Experienced in conducting bunker surveys for container vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, etc. at major ports: <strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2670\">CMIT, TCIT, Cai Mep, Nha Be, Hiep Phuoc\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2774\">\n<p data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2774\">Surveyors trained in international standards (e.g., <strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2739\">ISO 8217<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2771\">MARPOL 2017 \u2013 MEPC.182(59)<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2851\">Rapid response, on-site supervision according to actual bunker schedules<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<p data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2951\">Clear and professional reports accepted by ship owners, operators, bunker suppliers, and insurers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3012\">\ud83d\udcde <strong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3012\">Contact for Bunker Fuel Inspection Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3366\"><strong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3070\">VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY \u2013 VM CONTROL<\/strong><br data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3073\" \/>\ud83d\udccd Address: 1831\/10\/9 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Quarter 2, Nha Be Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3173\" \/>\ud83d\udcde Hotline (on-site support): +84 981600440 \/ +84 918114742<br data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3235\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3283\">phongcskhgiamdinhhanghaiviet@gmail.com<\/a><br data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 Website: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3366\">www.vietmarinecontrol.com.vn<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3598\">\n<p data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3598\"><strong data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3458\">VM CONTROL \u2013 Precision in Every Liter \u2013 Transparency from Numbers to Fieldwork.<\/strong><br data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3461\" \/>Don\u2019t let uncertainty in bunker operations cost you time or money \u2013 let VM CONTROL ensure every step is clear, documented, and trusted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VM CONTROL \u2013 Ensuring Transparency and Fairness in Every Drop of Fuel<\/p>\n<p>In maritime operations, bunker fuel represents one of the most significant and sensitive cost elements. Any discrepancies in the quantity received or delivered can lead to financial risks, disputes, or breaches of charter party agreements. Therefore, bunker fuel inspection is a critical procedure to ensure accuracy, transparency, and fairness throughout the fuel transfer process.<\/p>\n<p>Viet Marine Control Joint Stock Company (VM CONTROL) provides independent and professional bunker fuel survey services for various vessel types, strictly complying with international standards and specific requirements from ship owners, operators, or fuel suppliers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1700,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1699"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1702,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1699\/revisions\/1702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}