Marine Survey Service

On-Hire / Off-Hire

Condition and bunker surveys at charter delivery and redelivery — clear baselines for both parties.

Service Overview

On-hire and off-hire surveys

When a vessel enters or leaves a time charter, both owner and charterer need an agreed record of condition and remaining bunkers. An on-hire survey at delivery and an off-hire survey at redelivery establish that baseline and reduce the scope for later disputes over damage or fuel.

YMR Marine combines condition inspection of holds, decks and relevant spaces with bunker ROB measurement in a single attendance when required.

Reports are written so commercial and operational teams can compare delivery and redelivery status side by side.

On-Hire / Off-Hire
Delivery & redelivery

Surveys timed to charter commencement and termination at the agreed port.

Hold & deck condition

Visible condition of cargo spaces, hatches and working decks relevant to the charter.

Bunker ROB

Remaining fuel quantities measured and reported with the condition findings.

Comparable reports

Consistent format so on-hire and off-hire results can be compared easily.

How It Works

From enquiry to report

Charter briefing

Delivery/redelivery port, dates and whether bunkers and condition are both required.

On-board survey

Condition walk-through and bunker measurement as agreed.

Agreement of figures

ROB and key observations noted with ship’s staff where appropriate.

Report

On-hire or off-hire report issued for both commercial parties.

Who Uses This Service

Who instructs this survey

On-hire and off-hire surveys are standard for time-charter delivery and redelivery, requested by owners, charterers and their commercial operators.

Common Questions

On-Hire / Off-Hire FAQ

Should on-hire and off-hire be done by the same company?

Using the same survey firm for both ends improves consistency of method and reporting, which helps when comparing condition and bunkers.

Can you include hold cleanliness?

Yes. Hold condition and cleanliness for the intended cargo are often part of the on-hire scope when requested.

Get In Touch

Request On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey

Share vessel name, location and preferred dates. Our team responds promptly with availability and scope confirmation.

Office
A2605, Runwal Elegante, Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai, India-400058
Availability
24 / 7 — including weekends & holidays