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On-Hire / Off-Hire & Bunker Quantity Surveys

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Bunker & Hire Surveys with Precision That Matters

At Oscar and Bravo Marine Consulting, we bring sharp eyes, seasoned expertise, and
field-tested precision to every bunker survey we conduct—whether it’s an on-hire, off-
hire, or bunker quantity assessment.
With years of hands-on experience supporting vessel owners, charterers, and operators
across a wide range of trades and vessel types, our team understands the operational,
technical, and commercial pressure points involved. From dry bulkers and product
tankers to offshore support vessels, we deliver accuracy where it counts—and clarity
when it’s needed most.

Cargo Ship at Sea
Cargo Ship at Sea

We Offer

On-Hire / Off-Hire Bunker Surveys​

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  • Independent verification of fuel quantities at the start or end of a charter

  • Tank soundings, temperatures, and calibration applied to high-accuracy calculations

  • Fuel quality verification based on available samples and documentation

  • Industry-compliant reporting to reduce the risk of disputes and claims

  • Fast mobilization to ports, terminals, or anchorage locations worldwide

Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS)

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  • Precise measurement of delivered or received bunker quantities

  • Supervision of fuel transfer operations to ensure compliance and transparency

  • Reconciliation of figures between barge, shore, and vessel

  • Detection of discrepancies, including short delivery or air entrapment

  • Fully documented bunker delivery notes (BDNs) and survey reports suitable for legal

  • or commercial use

Document & Class Record Audit

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  • Class and statutory certificates

  • Deficiency & PSC history

  • Maintenance logs and spare parts inventory

  • Ship manager/crew performance insights if available

Operational Functionality Checks

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  • Navigation & bridge systems

  • Ballast systems, bilge alarms, and firefighting equipment

  • Lifesaving appliances, davits, and emergency gear

Shipping Containers

Why it Matters?

  • Financial accuracy – Small bunker errors = big money losses
  • Regulatory compliance – We help ensure MARPOL Annex VI and charter party compliance
  • Commercial fairness – Our reporting protects all parties with clean, defensible data
  • Operational readiness – Our team is mobile, responsive, and fully equipped
  • Certified expertise – All our surveyors are IFIA certified by the TIC Council ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
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Tel: (631) 977-0727

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971 US Highway 202N

#4425, Branchburg,

NJ 08876

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