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Flagship Capability

Marine Warranty Survey

Independent marine warranty survey for offshore operations — led by hands-on anchor-handling and rig-move experience and Master Mariner credentials. Acting for underwriters and operators, we mitigate risk at the planning stage and attend the operation, with the advantage of rapid local mobilisation across Trinidad and Guyana rather than flying surveyors in.

Anchor Handling & Mooring Operations

Attendance and supervision of anchor-handling operations
Rig positioning and mooring deployment and recovery
Anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) operations
Hands-on specialist experience across the region

Rig Moves & Location Approvals

Attendance and approval of jack-up and semi-submersible rig moves
Review of rig-move procedures and location readiness
Site attendance in line with Joint Rig Committee (JRC) guidelines

Towage & Vessel Suitability Approvals

Towage approvals, including single-voyage tow approvals
Tow-master approval
Tug and vessel suitability inspections — bollard pull, condition, and certification

Load-out, Sea-Fastening & Transportation (T&I)

Attendance and approval of load-out and load-on operations
Verification of sea-fastening and cargo securing
Oversight of marine transportation and installation (T&I)

MWS Attendance & Certificate of Approval

Independent attending surveyor on behalf of underwriters and insurers
Verification of readiness and condition before the operation proceeds
Issuance of approval / Certificate of Approval, with full reporting
Specialist engineering analyses available with our engineering partners

Assurance & Vetting

Marine Assurance & DP Assurance

Independent assurance for owners, charterers, and the offshore oil majors — from vessel vetting and compliance audits to full dynamic-positioning assurance. Our senior surveyors hold Master Mariner credentials and prepare vessels for the most demanding charterer and operator vetting regimes.

Vessel Assurance Surveys

Full vessel assurance audits for pre-approval and vetting
Compliance verified against Flag, Class, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and client-specific requirements
Inspection of safety-critical systems, navigation, propulsion, power generation, DP (where applicable), and crew certifications
Clear gap analysis and recommendations

OVID Inspections — Offshore Vessels

Conducted under the OCIMF OVID programme
Prepare offshore vessels for charterer and operator vetting
Inspection reports submitted with management of close-out items

CMID Inspections — Offshore Vessels

Conducted under the IMCA CMID programme
Marine inspection of offshore support and specialist vessels
Findings documented and closed out with operators

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Assurance

DP assurance surveys verifying system functionality, operator logs, testing records, and redundancy setup
Annual DP trials
FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) surveys
DP proving trials
Master Mariner senior surveyor available to conduct DP trials and marine assurance

ISM Compliance & Navigation Equipment Surveys

Review onboard implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) and ISM Code conformity
Assist with corrective actions
Inspect navigation and communication equipment for SOLAS compliance

Offshore Industry

Offshore Cargo & Fuel Loadout Oversight

All cargo operations follow written procedures with oversight by attending marine surveyors, using calibrated equipment and documented with signed reports and photographs. We hold particular expertise in offshore-industry loadouts, supporting the oil majors with independent verification of fuel and bulk cargoes delivered to vessels.

Fuel (MGO / IFO) Loadouts & ROB Surveys

Independently verify quantity loaded from vessel and shore measurements
Pre-loading checks for free water and sediment in the fuel source and on board
Fuel samples taken and labelled at three stages of loading for visual inspection and laboratory analysis
Bacterial testing of fuel during loading (analysis via Analytical Technologies, Point Lisas)
Verify Bunker Delivery Notes and issue bunker quantity report
Periodic Remaining-On-Board (ROB) surveys

Liquid Bulk Loadouts (Base Oils, Chemicals, Mud)

Verify cargo quantity by gauging vessel and shipper storage tanks before and after loading (and, on backloads, before and after discharge)
Initial tank inspections and confirmation of tank suitability with shipper and charterer
Mud-cargo density verification on request
Manifold sampling during loading for visual inspection of the cargo
Periodic checks of loading lines for leakages, with checklist completion
Issue loadout certificate signed by shipper, vessel, and surveyor

Brine Loadouts (e.g. CaCl₂, NaBr)

Measure and confirm volume loaded
Monitor salinity and density throughout loading
Use of dedicated lines and hoses to prevent contamination
Quality-control sampling at defined stages
Adherence to Taylor Engineering's strict brine-loading protocol

Speciality Liquid Cargo Loadouts (e.g. Methanol, DMO)

Confirm type and quantity of FPSO-use cargo loaded
Verify product compatibility with receiving tanks
Take and retain samples for laboratory or client review
Complete documentation of transfer

Dry Bulk Loadouts (Cement, Barite, etc.)

Confirm loading quantities via silo readings or weighbridge, with verification of scale calibration
Inspect tanks and cargo lines for cleanliness
Ensure proper transfer pressures and ventilation
Prevent product cross-contamination and document loaded quantity

Inspection & Condition

Tank Inspection, Borescope & Condition Surveys

Specialist inspection and condition services for offshore and support vessels — using our own equipment and procedures.

Tank Inspections

Inspect tanks for condition and cleanliness
Certify tanks as suitable for the next cargo
Photographic evidence and condition reports

Tank-Cleaning Procedures & Oversight

We provide the tank-cleaning procedures that the appointed tank cleaners follow — the cleaning itself is carried out by the cleaners, not by us
Oversight of the operation against a structured tank-cleaning timeline matrix
Monitoring of adherence to safety protocols, with a time log of the operation
Quantification of waste generated by type (slops, residues, rags)

Borescope Inspections

Internal inspection of cargo lines, manifolds, and crossovers
Carried out with our own specialised borescope equipment
Deployable on short notice without third-party hire
Image logs and findings with location references

On-Hire / Off-Hire Surveys

Document vessel condition at charter commencement or return
Record bunkers Remaining-On-Board (ROB), with fuel-quantity certification at On/Off Hire
Identify and report damages, deficiencies, or deviations
Detailed condition and bunker survey reports with photographic evidence

Who We Work With

Serving the Offshore Oil & Gas Sector

We act for oil & gas operators, the offshore oil majors, and their logistics and service providers across Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Grenada, Barbados, and Jamaica — delivering independent marine warranty survey, marine assurance, and loadout oversight.