Marine Casualties
The team works with integrity, professionalism, Knowledge based experience and dedication – is core attributes that underpin everything we do.
Cargo Damages:
ASMC Help with Damaged Cargos – Investigating, Research & Extent of Damage and Loss Mitigation there are many types of cargo carried at sea. ASMC’s personnel have command experience with oil, chemical and gas tankers, passenger ferries and liners, offshore construction vessels and a broad range of container ships and general cargo vessels, among others. We attend to investigate the cause of the incident, the extent of the damage, and possible mitigation. Oil, chemical and gas contamination and any shortages caused Damage and loss of containers, including an analysis of stowage and lashing calculation. Bulk cargoes, including their damage, hold cleaning and stowage issues General / break bulk cargoes, including steel cargoes, project cargoes and bagged cargoes.
Heavy lift cargoes and lashing failures Roll-On Roll-Off cargoes Refrigerated cargoes
Hull & Machinery
ASMC Investigate the Cause, Nature & Extent of Damage for All Types of Marine Hull and Machinery.ASMC’s personnel can investigate the cause, nature and extent of damage or failure for all typesof marine hull and machinery claims. We also manage the repair process. Our expertise includesthe following:
Main propulsion
1. DP (dynamic positioning) systems.
2. Auxiliary engines and electrical generators.
3. Main and auxiliary boilers.
Steering gear & thruster.
4. Machinery and machinery spaces.
5. Mooring and cargo-handling equipment.
6. Hull and vessel structure.
Vessel Collisions
ASMC is often instructed to Investigate Post-Collision Damage to Vessels & Ships Our experienced Master Mariners and Engineers attend to investigate the cause of the vessel collision and the extent of the damages, we can prepare expert reports for litigation and advice on:
1. Analysis of electronic navigational data.
2. Navigational aspects of the vessel collision.
3. Ship handling Pollution control.
4. Assessment of consequential loss, and how to minimize it.
5. Nature and extent of damage.
6. Repairs and repair costs.
7. Speed and angle of blow.
Fixed Object Damage
ASMC Help With Fixed Object Damage “Fixed objects” can be quays, docks, bridges, breakwaters, pipelines, fixed and floating offshore platforms, cargo-handling equipment or cranes – in short, any maritime structure or associated equipment. We can:
1. Prepare expert reports for litigation.
2. Evaluate the cause, nature and extent of the damage.
3. Advise on the repair schedule and costs.
4. Advise on or manage temporary repairs Assess consequential loss, and how to minimize it.
5. Source specialist second-hand & new equipment’s & spares to speed up the repair process.
6. Advise on invitations to tender, bid evaluations and give technical advice on contracts.
Marine Pollution Prevention & Solutions
Marine Pollution is a Frequent Result of Offshore CasualtiesMarine Pollution is a frequent result of off shore casualties and can be caused by fuel, chemical and also dry cargo spillages. We have attended major pollution incidents, and have also provided marine pollution prevention advice to a range of clients. We can help with:
1. Fuel oil removal from casualties – submerged or stranded.
2. Pollution prevention methods following a casualty.
3. Marine Pollution Clean-up methods.
4. Claims handling and review.
Cargo Liquefaction
ASMC Provide Expert Advice on Disputes from The Liquefaction of Bulk Cargos ASMC is able to provide expert advice on disputes arising from the liquefaction of bulk cargoes, such as mineral ores, and give written and/or oral expert evidence as required. The liquefaction of solid bulk cargo has become a global safety concern in shipping and there are numerous disputes regarding cargo liquefaction which culminate in litigation proceedings either in High Court or Arbitration Hearings. Some of the cargo liquefaction aspects we provide expert opinions and advice on include:
1. Loading, stowage, carriage and discharge of cargoes of a varied nature.
2. Trimming requirements.
3. Correct sampling procedures.
4. Determinations of Moisture Content, Flow Moisture Point and Transportable moisture limit.
5. Verification of laboratory procedures.
6. Requirements for valid certificates.
7. Shear failure of mineral ores.
8. Cargo shift and ship stability.
9. Quantum relating to cargo liquefaction.
10. New buildings or conversions for bulk carriers.
Marine Salvage & Wreck Removal
ASMC Advise On Marine, Ship Salvage and Wreck Removal Operations ASMC specialists have considerable expertise in advising on and attending marine salvage and wreck removal operations, in a consulting or surveying capacity. We work alongside the world’s leading marine salvage contractors on our clients’ behalf. Our specialist marine salvage and wreck removal knowledge includes:
1. Preliminary advice on marine salvage feasibility.
2. Advising on tendering process for wreck removal, bid evaluation and technical advice on contracts.
3. Monitoring and assessing strength and stability during marine salvage or wreck removal operations.
4. Pollution prevention and control.
5. Lightering operations.
6. Bunker and cargo removal operations.