January
The ECDIS is considered an important milestone for shipping and within the IMO framework for E navigation defined as “the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of marine information on board and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment.”
November
We, Constellation Marine Services LLC as independent ship and marine surveyors, get nominations from our principals to carry out Magnetic Particle testing. Recently we got a nomination from one of our clients to carry out Magnetic Particle testing onboard the semi-submersible to test the welded joints/weld bevel of sea fastening. Our Naval Architect/Marine Surveyor upon in receipt of instruction, arranged to attend an inspection onboard the subject vessel at Anchorage.
November
Demolition voyages surveys, leading to an issuance of a certificate of approval or sail away permission, either under own steam, or towed, are perhaps the most testing for a marine surveyor.
October
This is to certify that the undersigned Independent Ship and Marine Surveyors, at the request of cargo underwriter attended a joint survey with the surveyor representing from the Carriers at Container Terminal-2, Jebel Ali, Dubai, in order to attend the alleged leaking 20’container discharged from a vessel to determine the cause, nature and extent of leaking from the container.
October
Damage to cargo due to sea water ingression during marine transportation have resulted in huge loss and big claims. Losses were not limited to the commercial value of the cargo but also to the relation between the shipper-carrier-charterer-consignee.
September
We, Constellation Marine Services LLC as independent ship and marine surveyors, often get nominations from our principals to carry out Hold Cleanliness inspections. Recently we got a nomination from one of our clients to carry out Hold cleanliness Inspection on board 34778 GRT Bulk carrier and report on its fitness to load intended cargo (PRILLED/GRANULAR UREA). Our Naval Architect/Marine Surveyor upon in receipt of instruction, arranged to attend an inspection on board the subject vessel at Anchorage.
September
The role of a Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) within the gamut of handling and transportation of Project cargoes is insurmountable, but often misunderstood, sometimes perceived as an “unnecessary nuisance” by many project personnel, primarily due to their lack of knowledge of the role of MWS and its purpose.While there is no undermining the purpose of a MWS, it is equally important to realize that the correct MWS procedure is more important than the presence of the MWS itself.
September
We, Constellation Marine Services LLC as independent ship and marine surveyors, often get instructions from our principals to carry out Ultrasonic leak detection test of Cargo Hold hatch covers for
September
It is well known that manufacturing companies have adopted quality standards for a long period in time. Its benefits such as but not limited to the value of the standard, the sales and marketing advantage, and company requirements, are well documented.
August
The forthcoming changes to the rules governing Sulphur emissions in MARPOL Annex VI present tricky technical challenges to interested parties. We believe no other regulations in recent history of shipping has invoked the multitude of responses than the Sulphur 2020 cap.
