Marine warranty surveying

Marine renewable energy is a growing technology in a severe offshore environment. Typically these structures are installed in some of the harshest marine locations, which report high winds and currents.

For any such renewables project, one of the most expensive undertakings is the installation of the equipment. This is where a high quality MWS provider can add value by reviewing and challenging procedures to ensure operations are carried out successfully and in accordance with the latest industry standards.

Essentially, MWS covers the operation of moving an object from one place of safety to another ensuring that the interests of the underwriter are maintained throughout.

The most cost effective time to iron out potential issues in such an operation is around the table before any vessels are chartered. Prior to our specialists attending on site, MAC will review design calculations, processes and procedures as well as carrying out vessel suitability surveys, to ensure they are fit for carrying out the proposed task. On site, once all requirements are met, approval is provided for the operation to commence in line with the approved procedures. By working closely with all involved parties, MAC’s pro-active approach aims to maintain the interests of the underwriter throughout, while attempting to avoid unnecessary delays where at all possible.

Investment in the renewables sector has been variable over the last three years, and so there has never been a better time to ensure you mitigate risk by using a high quality Marine Warranty provider. This ensures no unnecessary risks are being taken that could jeopardise the insured item and ultimately the project.

Aberdeen-based MAC provides consultancy and support services to the worldwide marine, renewables, construction, drilling and floating production industries. The company’s multi-disciplinary team of master mariners, naval architects, marine engineers and dynamic positioning experts work across integrated business streams.

MAC’s Marine Warranty projects are led by its naval architects and master mariners who have been involved in many renewables projects, from design to installation of offshore wind farms, subsea tidal turbines, wave generators and many others. Recently MAC has been involved in inspections of vessels for light construction activities in the renewables sector and personnel transfer.

The company argues that its independence from any regulatory authority, designer, installer, or hardware provider enables it to offer MWS services avoiding conflicts of interest.

By Jake Frith