Operations Risk Assessment and Navigation Risk Assessment
Harbour Authorities and Port and Terminal operators occasionally need to undertake due diligence to ensure that proposed new developments.
New developments are planned within their area of responsibility meet navigational and operational safety requirements, best industry practise or other needs, particularly where the developments are a departure from familiar trades or cargo.
We can provide the independent specialist team needed to undertake this important activity to provide assurance to stakeholders, regulators, investors and other interested parties.
Our consultants have practical experience in management of UK MCA Tiers 1, 2, and 3 pollution response operations, and are qualified to Executive Commander (IMO Level 3) and On Scene Commander (IMO Level 2) Oil Spill Response Centre operations, and MCA National Training Course Oil pollution contingency planning and response planning requirements.
Our port and terminal operations consultants have gained their credentials from practical ‘hands-on’ industry experience at both executive and operational levels. This experience has been developed and honed in order to provide the highest level of services that terminal and port operators should expect.
We provide Designated Persons who have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code Code and associated port and marine legislation, and in conjunction we will establish independent audit plans and undertake external auditing to ensure duty holders and management are fully appraised and aware of their obligations and responsibilities.
Our specialist skills also include the creation and auditing of Pollution Response Plans, the procurement, inspection delivery, and on-going operational auditing of purpose-built and adapted vessels and equipment.
Our port specialist team are very experienced ex senior industry Directors and Port Marine Managers, who are fully conversant with the latest best practice within the Ports industry, and are supported by a team of subject matter experts.
With the objective of improving efficiency and the safety of operations and thereby improving net revenue returns and reputation, we achieve this by means of discreet, targeted or comprehensive assessment of operations and management of your port, terminal or maritime business.
Depending on the size and nature of the assignment these confidential assessments can be provided expeditiously, often at very short notice if required, at any location worldwide.
Follow up assignments, including implementation programmes of recommendations made can be provided – thus ensuring continued customer care and assistance in turning recommendations into practices.
The Port Master Planning process is undertaken to provide a basis for strategic decision making by port and harbour operators looking into the medium and long term potential for development.
Our Clients can be assured of the closest attention by our team and we continue to work closely with Clients throughout the process. The baseline for the port or harbour is established and Clients, statutory and non statutory stakeholders the public and all other interested parties are extensively consulted the public face to face wherever possible to get the best possible feedback and engagement. In today’s fast changing environment our extensive experience across trades and emerging technology can help Clients to make the best decisions for future proofing against social, economic, trading and environment conditions and to provide options and recommendations for the opportunities that will unfold.