Technical Director
Maritime Engineers Pty Ltd
Fremantle, Western Australia
Offshore Vessel Auditing/ Inspection• Inspection of a wide range of vessels: Towing, Seismic, Barges, Heavy Lift, Construction, Anchor Handling, Supply, Dive; Drilling, Jack Up, MODU; Research, CTV, Hydrographic, Rock Dropping• Varying formats – OVID, CMID, Client Formats• Creation of Inspection Format Independent Offshore Vessel Audit (IOVA) – used widely• Member of a high level audit team examining FPSO Safety• Work performed in: Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, USA, New ZealandShip Vetting• Vessels being brought into Australia from overseas• A range of clients in the offshore and construction areasCondition Surveys• All types of construction: Steel, Aluminium, Fibreglass, Timber• Numerous vessel types: Commercial, Fishing, Pleasure, Tugs, Large Ships, Barges, Ferries, Charter, Sailing vessels of various types, • In Australia and overseas• For a range of clients: banks, insurers, vessel owners, charterersDamage Surveys• Hull damage on a wide range of vessel types and sizes• Machinery damage from large direct acting two stroke engines to outboard engines• P&I Club representation on a range of marine incidents• Cargo damage surveys on a wide range of cargo• Damage surveys on a wide range of auxiliary machinery• Representation of Underwriters interests during vessel salvage operationsWarranty Surveys• Heavy Lift and Lashing – numerous high value cargo lifting and lashing warranty surveys• Pre-Tow – Examination of tugs and towed objects, single and double tows• Pre Voyage – examination of vessels for long overseas voyages beyond certification limits of operation• Heavy Load Land Transport – Within metro and country areasInsurance Claim Assessment• Performed for overseas and local Underwriters• Performed on hull, machinery, cargo, aquaculture, Loss of Hire