On-hire and off-hire surveys establish an independent record at the beginning and end of a charter period. The agreed scope commonly includes vessel condition, visible defects, cargo spaces, deck equipment, bunker quantities and relevant inventories.
Why the comparison matters
A systematic record helps the parties distinguish pre-existing condition, fair operational change and newly observed damage. The survey report supports commercial discussion but does not replace the charter party or determine legal liability.
Information to provide
- Vessel name and IMO number
- Port, berth and expected timing
- Charter-party survey instructions
- Required condition areas and bunker products
- Earlier condition reports where relevant