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Review redelivery instructions and available on-hire condition records.
Marine survey services
Off-Hire Survey
Independent condition and bunker documentation when a vessel is redelivered from charter in Australia.
Overview
Timely evidence for commercial decisions
An off-hire survey records the vessel’s observable condition and agreed bunker quantities at redelivery, supporting comparison with earlier records and the charter-party requirements.
We focus on new or disputed damage, cargo-space condition, relevant inventories and remaining onboard fuel, while documenting access restrictions and joint-survey positions.
Typical scope
Services available
✓Redelivery-time condition record
✓Bunker ROB measurement and calculation
✓Comparison with on-hire evidence when supplied
✓Cargo holds and hatch-cover condition
✓Hull, decks and accessible machinery
✓Damage and defect schedule
✓Photographic evidence
✓Joint statements and final report
Charter-party evidence
Choose the survey required at delivery or redelivery
Focused landing pages help owners, charterers and managers send the correct instructions quickly.
Our approach
A clear process from instructions to report
Inspect
Document accessible condition and measure nominated bunker tanks at the agreed time.
Conclude
Report observed changes, bunker quantities and the evidence relevant to settlement.
Appointments
Commonly appointed by
ShipownersCharterersManagersP&I clubsFinanciersPurchasers and sellers
Frequently asked questions
Off-Hire Survey: practical questions
What does an off-hire survey establish?
It records vessel condition and agreed quantities at charter redelivery.
Should charter documents be supplied?
Yes. Relevant charter instructions and the earlier on-hire record help define comparisons.
Are damages separated from fair wear?
Observed changes are documented; contractual responsibility remains subject to the charter terms and evidence.
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