
{"id":2956,"date":"2025-11-24T09:08:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T02:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2025-11-24T09:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T02:11:32","slug":"vm-control-conducts-off-hire-bunker-survey-for-mv-asia-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/vm-control-conducts-off-hire-bunker-survey-for-mv-asia-star\/","title":{"rendered":"VM CONTROL CONDUCTS OFF-HIRE BUNKER SURVEY FOR MV ASIA STAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2932\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983959_b500b9ccb58d70a8add4777deba88d6f-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983959_b500b9ccb58d70a8add4777deba88d6f-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983959_b500b9ccb58d70a8add4777deba88d6f-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983959_b500b9ccb58d70a8add4777deba88d6f-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983959_b500b9ccb58d70a8add4777deba88d6f.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2934\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983972_9190b2b3edd4109ef831f896c08ac254-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983972_9190b2b3edd4109ef831f896c08ac254-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983972_9190b2b3edd4109ef831f896c08ac254-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983972_9190b2b3edd4109ef831f896c08ac254-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254174983972_9190b2b3edd4109ef831f896c08ac254.jpg 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>PURPOSE OF OFF-HIRE BUNKER SURVEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off-Hire Bunker Survey plays a vital role in chartering transactions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurately records the quantity of fuel remaining onboard at the end of the charter period (Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil, Lube Oil, etc.).<br \/>\n\u2022 Serves as the basis for settlement and fuel cost adjustments between the charterer and the shipowner.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensures fairness, transparency, and objectivity, thereby minimizing disputes during contract negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2936\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254185781905_b67905bc31e49e67b40487be903b05f2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254185781905_b67905bc31e49e67b40487be903b05f2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254185781905_b67905bc31e49e67b40487be903b05f2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254185781905_b67905bc31e49e67b40487be903b05f2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2948\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084564_e0bb73cb6194b17b2ea503cf2354fff6-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084564_e0bb73cb6194b17b2ea503cf2354fff6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084564_e0bb73cb6194b17b2ea503cf2354fff6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084564_e0bb73cb6194b17b2ea503cf2354fff6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084564_e0bb73cb6194b17b2ea503cf2354fff6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SURVEY SCOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VM CONTROL\u2019s surveyors carried out all procedures in accordance with international standards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify all bunker tank locations based on the vessel\u2019s technical drawings.<br \/>\n\u2022 Measure actual fuel levels (ullage\/sounding), inspect temperature and density.<br \/>\n\u2022 Calculate volume and convert to standard mass using correction tables and temperature factors.<br \/>\n\u2022 Prepare an on-site statement of facts signed by the Master, vessel representatives, and relevant parties.<br \/>\n\u2022 Issue the official Off-Hire Bunker Survey Certificate with clear and transparent figures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2944\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084562_b8d8d449b23916b421a20d81b8cc7a00-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084562_b8d8d449b23916b421a20d81b8cc7a00-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084562_b8d8d449b23916b421a20d81b8cc7a00-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084562_b8d8d449b23916b421a20d81b8cc7a00-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084562_b8d8d449b23916b421a20d81b8cc7a00.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2952\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084566_df1954ada872e43d51edd2fd7106a519-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084566_df1954ada872e43d51edd2fd7106a519-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084566_df1954ada872e43d51edd2fd7106a519-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084566_df1954ada872e43d51edd2fd7106a519-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/z7254186084566_df1954ada872e43d51edd2fd7106a519.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RESULTS &amp; COMMITMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The survey was performed independently, accurately, on schedule, and with full transparency.<br \/>\nThe results serve as an important basis for completing vessel handover procedures and settling fuel-related costs smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VM CONTROL \u2013 EXPERTS IN MARINE SURVEYING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\nOur core services include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Damage Surveys (Cargo damage, hull damage, P&amp;I investigations, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2705 Lashing Certificate issuance for containerized cargo<br \/>\n\u2705 Lashing supervision &amp; certification<br \/>\n\u2705 Marine Surveys (Vessel condition, hull inspection, hire\/off-hire, LPG, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2705 Machinery &amp; Equipment Surveys<br \/>\n\u2705 Cargo Surveys (Quantity, quality, pre-loading\/discharge inspections, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2705 Container Surveys (Lashing inspection, certification, sealing, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2705 Tailor-made survey services (Stock count, sampling, special supervision\u2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY \u2013 VM CONTROL<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83d\udccd Address: 1831\/10\/9 Hu\u1ef3nh T\u1ea5n Ph\u00e1t Street, Quarter 2, Nh\u00e0 B\u00e8, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde Hotline: +84 981 600 440 \/ +84 918 114 742<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf10 Website: vietmarinecontrol.com.vn<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 Email: info@vietmarinecontrol.com.vn<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an essential step in the vessel handover process between charterers and shipowners, ensuring an accurate determination of the remaining fuel quantity at the time the charter period ends 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