EXPERTISE
With a combined background of over 75 years in the maritime industry, we have considerable experience as seafarers, operators, investigators, regulators and advisors. This is supported by extensive specialist, post-graduate level, management training and includes:
International and domestic accident investigation
Risk management systems
Problem solving
General management
Project management
Navigation assessments
We have developed solutions for problems as diverse as Ebola response planning for a West African client, business continuity planning, high hazard risk management, piracy response, salvage, start-up business advice, fleet reviews and foreign aid projects.
Our unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience is why we are confident we can deliver the solution to your maritime problems.
Knowledge
New Zealand Ports and Harbours Marine Safety Code – port operations, safety management systems and risk
Deep sea, coastal and offshore marine operations
Built on practical experience and supported by extensive post-graduate level training
Maritime management systems
International risk assessment and management
Protocols for international and Flag State accident investigation
Contemporary techniques such as Design Thinking and Lean Management
International maritime policy, legislation and regulation
Marine management theory and practice from super-yachts to super-tankers
Expert witness work for litigation and insurance
What We’ve Achieved
Investigation
Effective risk management
Navigation assessments
Workshop facilitation
Competence assurance
Research and analysis
Stakeholder and workforce engagement
Consensus building
Change management
Emphatic interactions with all levels within an organisation
Structured negotiation with regulators
Removing the complexity from challenging maritime issues
Performance measurement and management
Project management
Experience
Ports and Harbours – navigation safety reviews, risk assessments, risk management
Command and leadership experience
Incident investigation
Risk assessments and reports
BowTie risk assessments
Facilitating HAZID, HIRA and SWOT workshops
Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Assessments
Developing high performance marine management systems
Business rule development and workflow mapping
Facilitating development of clients’ Vision, Mission and strategies
Developing company standards, policies and Golden Rules
Expert witness
Analysing and recommending Enforceable Undertakings
Business continuity planning
Marine asset valuation
Feasibility studies and total cost of ownership analysis
Emergency and crisis response planning
Offshore Safety Case
Synchronous and parabolic rolling analysis and response planning
Fatigue management
Common user safety protocols
Development of SOPs, SWMS and plans
Safe manning analysis
Facilitating the development of industry guidelines and codes of practice
Preparing navigation safety bylaws
Auditing to maritime management standards
Gap analysis including compliance assessment
Mentoring
Interim management
Investigation training