CASE STUDIES

Reference Marine were contracted to carry out pre-purchase surveys three Moss type LNG vessels with a view towards future conversion to floating storage.
A full survey was undertaken incorporating an inspection of all areas and ballast tanks as well as a review of all maintenance records. Ultrasonic thickness measurements were taken during the inspection as well as a video of the inspection. A full report on each vessel was submitted to the owner
Based on the reports two vessels were purchased and sent to cold layup awaiting conversion. Reference Marine were contracted to ensure a high quality of lay-up and subsequently to carry out regular inspections to confirm continued quality of lay-up
During the initial engineering phase of the conversion project Reference Marine were further contracted to give the following services
At time of writing inspections and support work are continuing with the vessels due for conversion in late 2020.
Reference Marine were retained to provide the following services to a bulk carrier owning company
The contract finished when the company was bought over, and the new owner had these services inhouse.
Reference Marine were contracted to provide the following support for a proposed FLNG installation.
Reference Marine were contracted to provide the following services for shore-based installations in North America, including remote mines, iron ore production facilities, aluminium smelters, and farms.
Many of these installations were in very remote and/or Arctic locations. Additionally, we designed, oversaw the production, and operated mobile emergency LNG vapourisers for use on distribution systems where maintenance was required.
RMI continues to support this customer in a wide range of services
Reference marine were contracted to provide onsite supervision of scrubber installation, Ballast water management systems and steel repairs to 12 super/ultra-max size bulk carriers for a major owner. The main contract ended with the completion of the 12th vessel but Reference Marine remains retained for follow up maintenance and commissioning work as well as future repair, docking and inspection work based on our performance on this project.
Reference Marine were contracted to supervise the second renewal survey, exhaust scrubber installation and ballast water management system installation on a 300,000dwt VLCC owned by a major tanker operator. RMI were able to mobilise in China during the Covid-19 lockdown period and provide full coverage of the docking as well as using our local knowledge to advise on contractors suitable for use. Vessel was completed on budget and 3 days ahead of schedule.
RMI were contracted to provide full quality control coverage in China of a new funnel build for a VLCC exhaust gas scrubber. The Owners could not attend the inspections due to the Covid-19 lockdown. RMI were able to mobilise in China and provide full construction and outfitting inspection services including full reports.
RMI were contracted to carry out an underwater inspection of a laid-up LNG vessel in Port Dickson, Malaysia to ascertain the level of fouling. The inspection was carried out by ROV in poor visibility and high current conditions. The clarity of the video footage was good enough for the owner to dry dock the vessel after reactivation to clean the hull.
RMI were contracted to conduct an initial underwater survey of a riverbed in an extremely remote area of Borneo. The survey was undertaken using local river craft and a combination of 3-dimensional down imaging sonar and side imaging sonar allowing us to create a substantial 3-D hydrographical representation of the riverbed. This information is being used as part of a feasibility study for shipping in the area.
Reference Marine were contracted to survey in detail three laid up FPSO’s for future use and expansion of production plant. Based on our surveys one vessel was selected and is now in service with additional production plant.
Reference Marine were contracted to sail with and survey a high-end river cruise vessel on the Mekong River. The main focus of the survey was compliance with a recently introduced ISM system as well as a review of general safety on board. Several major recommendations and some minor ones were introduced post inspection.
Reference Marine have been contracted to do pre-purchase surveys on over 30 vessels. These have been on all major vessel types and have included under water inspections by ROV, thermal surveys using infrared cameras, aerial photography using drones. Whilst the purchasing decisions based on all of our surveys have not always been made public, there are a number of known instances where vessels have been rejected for purchase or substantial price reductions have been achieved based on the outcome of our surveys.
Reference Marine were contracted to survey a shipyard for fire safety precautions during the refit of a ferry in China. This inspection was carried out for insurance reasons and the resulting recommendations were all implemented resulting in full insurance coverage for the vessel during the docking period.
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