Shipping + Oil and Gas Industry

AIC provides a wide range of marine inspections, surveys, audits and technical advice to various clients in the Shipping and Oil & Gas Industry.

We are fully dedicated to quality and assurance based on our loss control and risk management expertise. Our loss control services go far beyond traditional safety inspection and sale/supply of appliances. Our unique approach is to synthesize the management, operational, physical, and engineering systems of our clients to gain a thorough understanding of its peculiar features (goals, constraints, practices, etc.), determine its specific needs and evolve tailor-made, workable, and cost-effective strategies that will improve continuous profitability of their operations, products, and services.

Our services are of international standards, and we are powerfully enhanced by our local and international professional certifications.

Our Services

Marine Surveys

A. Condition Surveys

  • Sale and Purchase Surveys
  • On and Off – Hire Surveys
  • Structural and/or Damage Surveys
  • Cargo Worthiness Surveys
  • P & I Club Entry Surveys
  • Insurance & Valuation Surveys.

B. Hull & Machinery Surveys

  • Pre-Loss Survey
  • On-Off Hire Survey
  • Structural and/or Damage Survey
  • Draught Surveys
  • Pre-purchase Survey

C. Cargo Related Surveys

  • Tanker Surveys
  • Container Surveys
  • Container Stuffing Survey
  • Bulk Liquid Cargo Survey
  • Dry Bulk Cargo Survey
  • Draught Surveys

D. Supervisory/Overseeing Surveys

  • Pre-Shipment Surveys
  • Loading Surveys
  • Securing /Lashing Surveys
  • Discharge/Out-turn Surveys

E. Quantity Surveys

  • Weight Measurement and Haulage Survey
  • Fuel Oil and Bunkers Survey
  • Dead Freight Survey.

Consultancy

We consult after inspection of vessels, discussing with our clients on issues pertinent to structural changes either to resolve a problem or to maximize the performance or structural suitability of their vessels. Our consultation features how best to accomplish the task. We also review drawings and consult with Naval Architects and Designers.

Cargo Superintending

Our cargo superintending services covers receipt, dispatch, movement and administration of cargoes.

Post Loss Technical Investigation & Assessment

Usually implemented by insurers, but also on occasions, by owners wanting detailed information immediately following an event. Our technical investigation and assessment is detailed and in line with international standards’ recommendations.

Reporting And Certification

While carrying out any of the exercises listed above, due diligence is exercised in the area of guides and criteria and in the application of standard testing methods, procedures and techniques as emphasized by requisite professional organization or bodies and their respective standards.

Our reports usually conform to standard. They are specifically tailored to suite the purpose of the exercise for which they are designed.

All reports and certifications are issued without prejudice.

Statutory inspections/surveys are registered with the Government of Ghana, while all other reports and certificates are issued solely for the use of our principals, i.e. insurers, banks, owners and other authorized authorities.

Get In Touch

P.O. Box GP 3741, Accra Central
+233 208 602 866   |  +233 599 010 125

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+233 208 602 866