SERVICES

TIDAL MARINE takes a very proactive approach to project management. In order to do so, new shipbuilding and ship conversion teams comprise of marine engineers, naval architects, production engineers and electrical engineers, superintendents and senior ship officers with extensive experience on all types of vessels are engaged at reputable shipyards worldwide.

While we have a very active in house team, we also have access to a vast pool of very talented and experienced New Building professionals from; East & West Europe, India & the Far East.

New Building Project Management

Any new shipbuilding project represents a significant Capital Investment for any shipping company and a number of choices made at new-building stage will affect both operational efficiency and ships lifetime quality.

As time or cost overruns can erode Shipyard standards in a highly competitive global environment the effect on Delivery date, vessels overall quality and maintainability can be significant. In addition the increased production levels of  Shipyards are committing to makes it vital to implement rigorous Quality control procedures prior to Steel Cutting commencement and throughout the Construction process.

Therefore close supervision by qualified experts is of grave importance, right from a vessel’s plan approval process through its construction, commissioning and on-schedule delivery with no compromise on cost, quality and performance expectations.

The implementation of our Construction Agendas and rigorous Quality control procedures set a framework for Supervising Team Operation and allows us to ensure the highest construction standards and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Adapting to the continuously changing variables of each project while understanding local culture has enabled us to respond effectively and timely to our client’s needs.

    PRE & POST SHIPBUILDING CONTRACT SERVICES
  • Shipyard Evaluation and Selection
  • New Ship Building or Ship Conversion Contract Negotiations
  • Major Equipment Selection
  • Vessel Plan Review, Plan Approvals, Vessel Modifications or Design Changes
  • Scheduled and unscheduled Site Inspections
  • Vessel Inspection Summary Reports / Monthly Reports to the Ship Owner
  • Vessel Delivery and Acceptance.
  • Vessel Guarantee Claims Evaluation and Management

SHIPYARD EVALUATION AND SELECTION

    CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS & SPECIFICATION REVIEW
  • Assistance in Shipbuilding Contact Negotiations and Technical Review
  • Assistance in Technical Specification Review
  • Assistance in Machinery /Equipment selection
    DESIGN & DRAWING APPROVAL
  • Thorough Review of all Construction Drawings, Plans
  • Negotiating any required modifications and improvement with yard, in accordance with Guidelines and Owners Direction.
  • Conformance with Applicable Class & Statutory Rules, Regulations and the shipbuilding contracts.
    ON-SITE SUPERVISION & CONSULTANCY
  • Assignment of Site Manager and/or Project Manager in coordination with Owners.
  • Site Team Formation & Deployment. Formation of an optimized Site Team, based on the unique parameters of each project, from our pool of inspectors.
  • Audit of subcontractor or facilities & Continuous Assessment of contractor’s quality control at works
  • On-Site Approval Of Production/Detailed drawings and Arrangements.
  • Participation in Pre-Major Key event meetings in Line with our Construction agendas.
  • Participation in technical meetings and Co‐ordination with Classification and Regulatory Bodies
  • Continuous assessment of Construction progress through weekly/Monthly detailed reporting to ensure construction schedules are maintained and delivery dates met.
  • Review of N.D.E. Plans & Procedures.
  • Supervision of F.A.T. for all Equipment & Machinery, Hull / Hull Outfitting Inspections, Surface Preparation and Coating System Inspections
  • Comprehensive Weekly and Monthly Progress Reporting including Hull, Hull Outfitting, Coating, Machinery, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical daily inspections, Shop Test/FAT reports and issued NCR’s, with supporting photographic material.
  • Attendance in Inclining Experiment and Deadweight Measurement, Mooring/Dock and Sea Trials as well as commissioning of all ships systems.
  • Evaluating variation to Specifications and negotiating extra credit/cost items
  • Assistance as required with Owners Supplies, Initial spares and consumables.
  • Control of ship documentation and certification.
  • Delivery acceptance of vessel.
  • Technical assistance on handling of claims during vessel’s guarantee period.

MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES

PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS

We offer pre-purchase vessel condition assessment services on major ports around the globe. Our global network of expert ship inspectors enables us to appoint the best inspector nearest to the inspection port without any overhead cost.

Our inspectors have Chief Engineer and Technical Superintendent backgrounds and conduct the most efficient yet detailed assessments of the vessel condition. With unbiased assessment and judgment, they help to identify businesses’ exposure to potential risks from the purchase of second-hand vessels. 

Pre-purchase Inspections are used by Shipbrokers, Shipowners, Banks, and Financiers to gain a full insight into the vessel’s condition, and to mitigate the significant financial risks when acquiring a vessel. It is best to have an independent professional ship inspection for the Pre-purchase assessment of a second hand Shipping Assets. Tidal Marine provides thorough and data-driven vessel condition assessment that enables our clients to make intelligent.

Our entire process through appointing an inspector to the final report is standardized to bring a reliable and accurate assessment of vessel conditions to our clients. Our standardized reports provide our clients with an opportunity to make faster investment decisions as they can easily compare multiple target vessels to common & detailed assessment criteria.

DRYDOCK MANAGEMENT/REPAIR SERVICES

Dry-docking projects, both intermediate & special surveys, need to be efficiently managed to safeguard the interests of the ship owners, charterers and investors.  

We offer value for money services for vessel dry-docking project management to our customers. We have extensive experience in managing dry-docking projects specifically in the Asian Pacific region to manage the Shipyards where project handling is comparatively more complex. Our services lead to significant cost-saving to ship owners and banks as we complete projects within the planned budget on time, without compromising the quality and safety of the vessel.

For major dry docking and Conversion projects, we undertake supervision and monitoring of all activities including complete construction & erection, equipment tests,protective coatings, outfitting, testing and trial. Focus is always on maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines. We strive to maintain effective communication among all partners consisting of classification society, shipyard, design team, suppliers and owners.

We look forward to assist you with our expertise in your upcoming project whether it is New Building or conversion

RETROFIT CONSULTANCY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our strong engineering background and our successful implementation of large-scale retrofit engineering projects make us the preferred partner for ship owners and maritime businesses. As it is crucial to make the right assessment of project scope, We provide consultancy solutions for retrofit engineering projects particularly for marine projects such as Ballast Water Management Systems and Exhaust Scrubber Systems. The aforementioned are some of the most complex and expensive projects and need expert consulting services to minimize project risks.