CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING MARINE ASSETS

The inspection and condition assessment of existing marine assets is an essential part of asset management for public and private infrastructure owners. Our range of services in this area include:

• On-site condition survey;
• Identification and documentation of defects;
• Preparation of Terms of Reference and supporting owners in planning, coordination, and execution of various destructive and non-destructive tests;
• Recommendations for structural repair and remediation works; and
• Review and updating of maintenance plans.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR OF MARINE STRUCTURES

Paaras Marine Solutions works with owners, insurance representatives and property managers to assess damaged marine structures and design repair solutions. Our range of services in this area include:

• On-site visual inspection;
• Preparation of Terms of Reference and assisting clients in planning, coordination, and execution of necessary surveys (such as under-deck inspection, underwater inspection, line-and-level survey, etc.);
• Preparation of Terms of Reference and assisting clients in planning, coordination, and execution of various destructive and non-destructive tests;
• Systematic analysis of damaged structures to identify the root cause and probable factors contributing to damage;
• Engineering design of necessary repair and strengthening works; and
• Estimation of the cost of repair and strengthening works.

MOORING ASSESSMENT

We have extensive, proven track record of carrying out complex mooring analyses (static, quasi-static and dynamic) for various mooring configurations, different vessel sizes and different scenarios, including spread mooring systems, conventional buoy mooring systems, single point mooring systems, turret mooring systems, ship-to-ship mooring systems, etc. We help our clients understand the behaviour of moored ships and floating structures at all stages of operation. Some of our key services include:

• Effects of wind, waves, current and swell on the behaviour of ships moored in port basins or moored to a conventional buoy or single point mooring system;
• Effects of passing vessels on moored ships where berths are located near busy waterways;
• Ship-to-Ship transfer operations; and
• Movement (excursions) response of moored floating structures (such as buoys, floating fish farms, floating solar panels, etc.) under different weather conditions.

MOORING MANAGEMENT PLANS AND OTHER BOOKLETS

Mooring System & Line Management Plan

In line with the requirements of the latest OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4, Fourth Edition 2018), all ships need to be equipped with a Mooring System Management Plan and a Line Management Plan. The scope of the manual is to assist operators in ensuring that the mooring system is inspected, operated, and maintained in accordance with the original design basis. The manual contains information that can be available to anyone onboard who needs to review it. The manual is developed in line with OCIMF/IMO Guidelines and standard marine practice.

Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Manual

MARPOL Annex 1 requires that oil tankers of 150 GT and above that are engaged in STS operations carry an STS Transfer Manual. The scope of this plan is to provide guidance on the steps to carry out STS operations. The plan is developed in line with IMO Legislation, and must be approved by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation on behalf of the Administration.

Revised Stability Booklet Calculation

After every major vessel modification, it is generally necessary to update the vessel’s stability documentation. A stability test may be necessary if the lightship weight or longitudinal centre of gravity deviate from previously approved values by more than 2% and 1% respectively. The stability test is followed by a new stability analysis and preparation of an updated Trim and Stability Booklet.

Ballast Water Management Plan

All ships carrying ballast water should carry a Ballast Water Management Plan, as may be required by states whose ports the ship visits and/or required by relevant Class Rules (based on Class Notation). The purpose of this plan is to provide guidance on ballast water management methods. The plan is developed in line with BWM Convention Guidelines and other national and international requirements. The plan must be approved by a Classification Society.

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

MARPOL Annex VI requires all ships of 400 GT and above to carry a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). The SEEMP is developed in two parts:

• Part I provides guidance on shipboard procedures and practices aimed at improving energy efficiency and conservation.
• Part II provides a description of procedures for measuring and reporting fuel oil consumption data. This part is applicable only for ships of 5000 GT and more.

The plan is developed in line with IMO Legislation (MARPOL Reg. 22 & 22A and MEPC 282(70)) and standard marine practice. The Administration will ensure that each ship’s SEEMP complies with Regulation 22.2 of MARPOL Annex VI, prior to collecting any data.

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 26 (Prevention of Pollution by Oil) requires every oil tanker of 150 GT and above, and every ship of 400 GT and above other than an oil tanker, to carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). The purpose of the SOPEP is to provide guidance to the Master and Officers onboard the ship regarding the steps to be taken when an oil pollution incident has occurred or is likely to occur. The plan must be prepared in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans", adopted by Resolution MEPC.54(32).

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan

MARPOL Annex II Regulation 17 requires every chemical tanker of 150 GT and above to carry an approved Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP). The purpose of this plan is to give the Master guidance on the action to be taken if a spill of oil or noxious liquid substance has occurred or is likely to occur, whether from routine operations or after a major incident such as a collision, fire or explosion. The plan is based on the guidelines issued by IMO Resolution MEPC.54(32), adopted by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee on 6 March 1992, and amended by Resolution MEPC.86(44) on 13 March 2000 and the SMPEP guidelines in Resolution MEPC.85(44) dated 13 March 2000. The plan must be approved by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation on behalf of the Administration.

Emergency Towing Booklet

SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 requires that all ships must be equipped with an Emergency Towing Booklet. This booklet provides information on emergency towing arrangements onboard the ship, and practical guidance on the use of these arrangements to tow the ship out of danger in emergencies such as complete mechanical breakdowns, loss of power or loss of steering capability. The booklet must be prepared in accordance with IMO guidelines.

SHIP SURVEYS

At Paaras Marine Solutions, we offer a wide range of services to shipowners, ship managers, charterers, underwriters, and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs. We provide personalised assessment surveys to meet individual client needs, including but not limited to:

• Ship Condition Marine Survey
• Hull and Machinery Survey
• Dry Docking and Repair Marine Survey
• Pre-Purchase Inspections
• P&I Vessel Marine Survey
• Incident and Accident Investigation Survey
• Lightship Inspection