Water Services
and Emissions Solutions
we help crews, owners, managers, charterers and agents of vessels to:
- Be compliant with all water quality regulations: from crucial Ballast, Gray and Bilge water to highly-technical Scrubber exhaust washwater, and healthy Drinking water for crews
- Empower crews to be in control cost-effectively with assured compliance – our innovative U-Incontrol service concept
- Monitor and report GHG emissions for EU-MRV, IMO-DCS, UK-MRV and other schemes, with frequent ISO14065 accredited (pre-)verification
- Measure stack emissions for GHG, calibrate ships’ CEMS and validate impact of fuel mix changes, additives and engine adjustments
Our services
Performance and Compliance Solutions:
Expertise combined with simplicity for a smooth service
We are Control Union Vessel Performance Centre B.V. (VPC). We offer vessel compliance and performance solutions to shipping. We deliver our services globally under a single quality system, through our network of Control Union offices. Our central team of experts is your single point of contact for our global services.
VPC helps all seagoing ships to comply with the newest sustainability regulations and to improve fuel performance with tailor-made solutions.
Control Union is an independent frontrunner in inspection, sustainability certification and compliance services. Control Union has been serving its valued customers successfully for more than a century around logistics, quality inspections and testing, certifications and risk management.
Building on this strong foundation, VPC serves shipowners, vessel managers, shipyards, agents and charterers as well as public authorities to navigate their way through the complex new regulations.
In short: we offer a range of solutions for your environmental compliance, supported by our Control Union network with in-house experts across 150+ ports.
VPC helps all seagoing ships to comply with the newest sustainability regulations and to improve fuel performance with tailor-made solutions.
As an independent frontrunner in inspection, sustainability and compliance services, Control Union has been serving its customers successfully for more than a century around logistics, quality inspections and testing, certifications and risk management. Building on this strong foundation, the VPC serves shipowners, vessel managers, shipyards, agents and charterers as well as authorities to navigate their way through the complex new regulations. Our services allow owners and operators to comply with the same. Our tailor made Performance Solutions enable fuel optimization which unlocks new insights and allows them to adhere to stricter regulations as well as meet their own environmental ambitions, as well as constantly evolving regulations around emission reductions in shipping. We offer a range of solutions for your environmental compliance, supported by our network of Control Union with in-house experts across 150+ ports.How you'll benefit from working with the VPC
Compliance assured
You can be sure that our service is always compliant.
We give you peace of mind. Our services are Class-approved and designed for compliance.
Trust well
placed
Our word is your bond.
You can always count on our service-promise.
Clients
first
Your interests as our valued client come first.
Your customer satisfaction with our service is what matters most to us. And of course we are always independent.
Reliable
and fast
Expect no surprises.
We do not deal in small-print. You can rely on us to communicate honestly and fast.
World wide reach
Find one of our worldwide offices
Vessel Performance Centre (VPC) combines unmatched flexibility and state of the art training and operating procedures with our global network of offices and laboratories that are ISO17025 accredited. We offer our services near-globally, across 150+ locations along all key ports and trade routes.
Vessel Performance Centre
How we work
With over a century of testing, inspection and certification services in our DNA, we now bring our compliance and performance solutions to the shipping industry.
We focus on a simple three step approach:
- Thorough preparation ensures optimal performance. We meticulously plan and prepare before rendering our services.
- Compliant delivery - By adhering to strict quality standard and operational procedures, we ensure compliant and reliable service delivery across the world.
- Smooth completion – Our commitment extends beyond service delivery. We provide comprehensive after-care, including streamlined invoicing and detailed reporting for your convenience.
Our services
We serve shipowners, vessel managers and charterers. We help our customers to better monitor and control discharges of ballast water, gray, bilge and other types of water, as well as CO2, NOx and Sulphur emissions. Our innovative IT-based solutions have proven to be able to help lower the administrative time your crew spends on reporting and can be tailored easily to serve your specific needs.
VPC Expertise Centre
At the VPC, we take tremendous pride in our customers’ feedback on our service
and look forward to continuously improve together!
Customer reviews
SeaQuest Shipmanagement, Superintendent
"It is our pleasure to work with you since 2019 when we started with BWTS water analysis. Your support related to mentioned BWTS water analysis has been outstanding, always on time with proper follow up from the Main Office all around the word, fulfill all USGC VGP requirements."
Oldendorff, Fleet management
"The innovative and proactive cooperation regarding our ballast, bilge and gray water arrangements has helped us adapt to the changing shipping business. We very much appreciate the open and honest communication with Vessel Performance Centre. They have proven to be a reliable and professional partner to work with Oldendorff."
Donnelly Tanker Management
"VPC was used for “BWTS Commissioning Lab. testing” (Indicative analysis) on our LPG tanker which was urgently requested due to vessels flag requirement in conjunction with BWTS Commissioning and Survey of the system. The professionalism of VPC and great communication/ cooperation with the VPC team amazed us how the service was performed in a good manner and even in short notice. VPC is highly suggested/recommended for performing BWTS Commissioning Lab. testing."
How can we help?
Contact us, to learn how you can benefit from our services too. Or find a location where you can book our service directly.
