Bunker Survey
Independent verification of bunker fuel quantity and quality during delivery, supporting accurate custody transfer records.
On / Off Hire Bunker & Condition Survey
Apeks Marine & Engineering provides independent on/off-hire bunker and condition survey services — a joint bunker and condition record at the start or end of a charter period, for charterers and shipowners in Türkiye.
Request a SurveyThis service is commonly used by charterers and shipowners establishing a shared bunker and condition record at delivery or redelivery of a vessel under charter.
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Who This Service Is For
Charterers and shipowners who need a shared, independent record of bunkers and vessel condition at the point a charter period begins or ends.
When It Is Needed
At vessel delivery and redelivery under a charter party, where both parties rely on a single, consistent attendance rather than separate figures from each side.
What Is Measured and Recorded
The vessel's ROB (Remaining On Board) established by sounding and calculation, together with a general visual condition review of hull, deck, and accessible spaces, subject to access and scope agreed in advance.
Report Output
A structured joint report recording ROB figures at delivery or redelivery alongside condition observations, in a format both charterer and owner can rely on.
One Independent Attendance, Shared by Both Parties
The same figures and observations are provided to both sides from a single attendance, with no stake in whether the resulting record favors the charterer or the owner. Attendance is carried out directly by Apeks Marine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an On / Off Hire Bunker & Condition Survey?
A joint survey carried out at the start or end of a charter period, combining a bunker quantity measurement with a general condition review, so that both the charterer and the owner have a shared, independent record from the same attendance.
Why combine the bunker check with a condition review?
At delivery and redelivery, both the fuel on board and the vessel's condition are relevant to the charter party. Recording both in a single attendance gives both parties one consistent reference point, rather than separate, potentially conflicting records.
What bunker figure is recorded?
The vessel's ROB (Remaining On Board) at the time of attendance — established by sounding and calculation at delivery and again at redelivery, so the quantity change over the charter period can be verified by both parties.
What does the condition portion of the survey cover?
A general visual review of hull, deck, and accessible spaces at the time of attendance, noted alongside the bunker figures, subject to access and scope agreed in advance.
How quickly can this survey be arranged around a delivery or redelivery?
For vessels calling Mersin, Adana, or İskenderun, attendance can typically be arranged on short notice to align with delivery or redelivery timing; for wider Türkiye-based assignments, timing is subject to scope and schedule.
Related Services
Bunker Quantity Survey
Independent measurement of bunker fuel quantity before and after delivery to verify received volumes.
Condition Survey
Assessment of a vessel's current physical and technical condition, commonly used for insurance, finance, or fleet management purposes.