Marine
With an average of 40 years’ maritime, ports and terminals experience, our team of Master Mariners has accumulated extensive industry knowledge of marine, port and nautical issues
The IPC Master Mariners have broad and deep experience acquired over decades in the ports and terminals sector. We can assist with vessel traffic flows, navigation, pilotage, towage, berthing, mooring and cargo access equipment. We provide investigations and opinions on unsafe ports, as well as risk and safety inspections and audits – all of which are delivered to regulatory standards.
Our clients operate all types of marine services, from cruise and RoRo, to ULCC container vessels, dry bulk services, super yachts, fishing vessels and small craft. They work across a range of sectors including oil and gas, dry bulk and leisure operations.
Marine Services
Reviews of towage, pilotage, mooring, vessel operations and training.
Reviews of ship handling characteristics, new vessel planning and assessment.
Port Access & Hydrography
Channel Management, buoyage and hydrographic consultancy
Dredging & environmental permissions
VTS & Pilotage navigation systems
Emergency & Pollution Planning
Emergency planning & training. Drills. Roll of 1st responders
Media management during a crisis, PR and communications
Anti-pollution systems, MARPOL, water and air pollution regulations
SMS and risk management
Hazardous Cargo
IMDG code, IMO and international regulations and customs requirements
Stowage, ships & terminals, risk based approach
Co-ordinating hazardous cargo information within the supply chain
Risk Assessments, protection, drills, training, audits and toxicology
Harbour Master Activities
National Occupational Standards for Harbour Masters, the Port Marine Safety Code and Powers of Direction
Ship arrest and detention, incident Investigation and Limitation of Liability
Role of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and the Marine Management Organisation
Emergency Plans and Services; SOSREP and his role
Marine Safety Management System and Port Operations within the Marine SMS
Sustainable Development and the Environment
Expert Witness Services
Litigation
Arbitration
Dispute Resolution
Loss of Trade/Business Interruption
