
{"id":3167,"date":"2026-01-01T23:19:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/?p=3167"},"modified":"2026-01-01T23:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:19:36","slug":"draft-survey-service-accurate-and-reliable-cargo-weight-determination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/en\/draft-survey-service-accurate-and-reliable-cargo-weight-determination\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAFT SURVEY SERVICE \u2013 ACCURATE AND RELIABLE CARGO WEIGHT DETERMINATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"642\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">In bulk cargo transportation by sea, accurate determination of cargo quantity loaded or discharged is a critical factor that directly affects the interests of all parties involved. <strong>VIET MARINE CONTROL JOINT STOCK COMPANY <\/strong><strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"531\">(VM CONTROL)<\/strong> provides <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"606\">professional, independent, and reliable Draft Survey services<\/strong> to meet this essential requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"642\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3138\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087526613_d0a1705804b5c5a9f5717355d8a304f5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3144\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087625776_82271e034b74758690452919293715cb-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"671\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">What is a Draft Survey?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"909\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A Draft Survey is a method used to determine the weight of cargo on board a vessel by measuring the vessel\u2019s drafts before and after loading or discharging, combined with the vessel\u2019s hydrostatic data and actual environmental conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"956\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Scope of VM CONTROL Draft Survey Services<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<li data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1006\">\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1006\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Draft Survey for <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1004\">cargo loading operations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1060\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Draft Survey for <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1058\">cargo discharging operations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1184\">\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1184\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Applicable to various bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, clinker, grain, fertilizer, steel coils, woodchips, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1270\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Carried out at seaports, anchorages, offshore locations, or during barge operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3150\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087722038_05b014cf8b5dcbba341d841899e235b5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3152\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087752290_3c45227570100c29e48102a00ddbc3c0-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietmarinecontrol.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/z7353087916500_50b1a88771d8b272429ed48e84477526-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1292\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Survey Procedure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1322\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">VM CONTROL surveyors conduct:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1687\">\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1384\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Draft readings in accordance with international standards<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1522\">\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1522\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Verification of all influencing factors including seawater density, ballast condition, fuel oil, fresh water, and onboard consumables<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1585\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Independent calculation and analysis of all collected data<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1687\">\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1687\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Issuance of <strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1624\">Draft Survey Reports<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1652\">Survey Certificates<\/strong> with clear and transparent results<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1724\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Benefits of Choosing VM CONTROL<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1787\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1787\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2714 High accuracy in compliance with international practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1839\">\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1839\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2714 Experienced and well-trained marine surveyors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1896\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2714 Timely reporting with clear and verifiable figures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1972\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2714 Protection of cargo owners\u2019, charterers\u2019, and stakeholders\u2019 interests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2037\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2037\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u2714 Effective prevention of quantity-related commercial disputes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the motto \u201cAccuracy \u2013 Objectivity \u2013 Timeliness\u201d, VM CONTROL is committed to delivering 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