Pre-Vetting Inspections
We assist vessel owners and crew in preparing the vessel, equipment, Documentation and attending prior to vetting inspections. These inspections are in depth Assessments of a ship with respect to its quality and that of its owner, operator and manager, right from commissioning to current status. With our pre-vetting inspection services the charterers optimize vessel selection by matching available vessels to operational requirements of the voyage and therefore maximize efficiency. We will assist rectifying common deficiencies and associated safety concerns and offers “do’s and don’ts” relevant to the Vetting inspections.
We assists vessel owners and crew in preparing the vessel tanks on chemical tankers and holds on bulk carrier prior to loading in US ports as per the requirement of USDA and charterers. We will assist rectifying common deficiencies and associated problems and advise accordingly.
Maritime Surveys
We perform all types of marine surveys related to maritime industry. We have in-depth familiarity with the Coast Guard requirements for inspected vessels as well as the Coast Guard and OSHA requirements for un-inspected vessels.
We offer the following general marine surveys:
- Load & Stow
- Cargo Outturn discharge surveys
- Draft surveys
- Cargo securing in containers
- Cargo condition Survey- Prior to loading/After loading/during loading
- Vessel – On Hire/Off Hire including bunker and condition surveys
- Damaged cargo (including containerized cargo)
- Condition, Loading, & Securing of high value, sensitive, & heavy cargoes
Chartering and Brokerage
We maintain close contacts with ship owners, vessel operators, Brokers and managers worldwide. We are active in specialized niche trades like Heavy-lift where we can provide transport solution with vessels geared up to 500 tons, special submersible tonnage, and geared Ro/Ro vessels.
As brokers we remain in close contacts with the worldwide trade community and deal with major shippers trading in commodities like Steel, Lumber, Sugar, and
many other
Post-Captaincy
We supervise all loading and discharge operations and coordinate the same with terminals, stevedores and suppliers. Our extensive exposure to different vessels and cargo handling systems has resulted in a good working knowledge of each type and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Our services include:
– Draft/trim calculations
– Stevedore selection/contracting and supervision
– Heavy lifts and projects cargoes.
– Stowage Planning
– Supervision of loading / discharging
– Stability calculation
– Incident investigation
– Root cause determination
– Recommendations
– Reporting
Ship Repairs
We repair and make arrangements as below services and can arrange any other your requested repairs, test and certifications.
Fabrication and manufacturing of parts Gangway repair and fabrication Ship crane repairing
– Reconditioning of machinery Steel and pipes renewal,
– Welding and fittings underwater repairs and inspections
– Main engine and aux engines overhauling and piston reconditioning
– Surveying of firefighting equipment and life safety equipment
– Hydraulic repairs as a cranes, hatches
– Bridge equipment repair and services
– Rewinding electric motors
– Ultrasonic thickness tests and crane winch tests
– Rental services as a generator, shore cranes and forklifts
– A / C repair and troubleshooting
– Fire pipe line renewal, repair and reconditioning
Port Safety Office/Expediter
- Advise Master/Terminal for safe berthing/un-berthing and safe Mooring arrangement.
- Advise vessel for quick and safe transferring of cargo.
- Advise vessel for use of safety equipment on board.
- Advise Master in case of fire and emergency situation.
- Advise Master in case of spillage and reduce risk of pollution.
- Advise Master in the process of safe measurement of cargo.
- Coordinate between ship, terminal and coastguard in all respect.
Liquid Cargo Loss Control
We attend loading or discharge operations by our fully qualified loss control professionals. Witness shore and ship gauging prior to and after operations.
Ensure adherence of ASTM and API standards by the independent inspection company, calculate cargo quantities, compare and analyze ship/shore cargo transferred quantities.
During cargo operations our office maintains contact with the client via phone, fax and e-mail. Immediately upon completion of operations, the client will receive by fax or e-mail a complete time log and a cargo summery with cargo reconciliation, and confirmed shore out turn. Our full report will follow normally within a week.
Pre-Purchase Survey
We perform an in-depth and through evaluation of all the vessel’s systems. When conditions permit, the inspection includes operational testing of all equipment. Other inspections include rigging, machinery and electrical systems. A Pre-purchase Survey report is designed to assist in post survey negotiations, scheduling required repairs, completing routine and preventive maintenance as well as making decisions for upgrades in the near and distant future. Pre-purchase survey is a systematic, thorough, and operational evaluation of all vessel’s structure, systems and equipment that includes:
– Moisture content analysis
– Running gear and Keel
– Sea Trials
– Operational test of systems
– Rigging
– Hull, deck, & structure
– Machinery installations
– Fuel systems
– Exhaust systems
– Electrical systems
– USCG-mandated safety gear
Ownership Representation
If you need someone to enthusiastically represent your interests? We will do exactly that. We have extensive shipyard experience and know the level of effort and a full range of issues associated with various jobs. We commonly work with designers, builders, regulators and underwriters to achieve the quality, compliance and value you expect.
The services we provide include:
– Delivery and Warranty Support
– Repairs negotiations/supervisions
– ISM internal audits
– Dry dock selection/negotiation/supervision
– Cost control/supervision port expenses
Other Services
• Cash advance delivery to Masters
• Transportation Service to Crew/Officers
• Assistance in Sign off/Sign on
• Emergency Rating/Officer Replacement
• Low Cost Medical Treatment with our Affiliated Clinics
• Crew/Officers picnic arrangement