NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Damages resulting from structural failure and/or loss of stability continue to feature prominently in overall loss statistics, and the consequences of such failures can at times be costly and far reaching. Our in-house Naval Architect can assist in identifying possible technical design and problem areas, as well as offering improvement advice to ensure safe and efficient operation of a wide range of vessel types.

Our expert Naval Architect Consultancy service provides practical support and assistance to a host of major P&I Clubs, H&M Underwriters, Ship Owners, Charterers, Salvors and Law firms in a variety of complex assignments, including:

• Support in salvage and wreck removal operations.
• Sea fastening and voyage approvals.
• Warranty and towage approval of a range of vessel types including barges.
• Transportation of project cargo.
• Cargo securing advice.
• Loading, securing and discharging of oversized, heavy and critical cargoes.
• Strength and stability assessment and calculations.
• Hatch cover assessment and condition, including Ultrasonic Tightness testing.
• Condition surveys, On/Off hire, Draught and Bunker surveys etc.
• Docking (including dry) and repair cost estimation.
• Technical advice regarding claim investigation.

If you have any specific needs, then please do not hesitate to contact the team directly to discuss further. Please click here to go to contacts.