1. Asset Lifecycle Inspections
• Design Phase Review: Assessing designs for regulatory compliance and operational feasibility.
• Construction Supervision: Inspecting asset construction for quality and safety standards.
• Pre-operational Inspections: Ensuring the asset is ready for safe and efficient deployment.
• Operational Monitoring: Regular inspections during the asset’s operational life.
• Condition Monitoring: Continuous assessment of wear, damage, and efficiency.
• Mid-life Upgrades: Inspecting and advising on necessary upgrades or modifications.
• End-of-life Assessments: Evaluating the asset’s condition before decommissioning.
• Decommissioning Oversight: Ensuring safe and compliant dismantling or recycling.
2. Structural Integrity Assessments
• Hull Inspections: Verifying the integrity of the hull for ships and offshore structures.
• Fatigue Analysis: Assessing stress factors that affect long-term structural performance.
• Corrosion Inspections: Detecting and analyzing corrosion in key structural areas.
• Load-bearing Assessments: Ensuring critical components can handle operational loads.
• Seismic Analysis: Evaluating asset resilience to seismic and environmental stresses.
• Foundation and Mooring Inspections: Ensuring secure foundation or mooring integrity.
• Subsea Structural Reviews: Inspections of submerged structures and foundations.
• Repairs and Reinforcement: Recommendations for structural improvements or repairs.
3. Stability and Safety Audits
• Stability Calculations: Ensuring vessels meet stability criteria for safe operations.
• Ballast and Load Distribution Audits: Reviewing ballast systems and load distribution.
• Safety Equipment Audits:> Inspecting life-saving and firefighting equipment for compliance.
• Emergency Preparedness Reviews: Verifying emergency procedures and readiness.
• Crew Competency Checks: Assessing crew knowledge and compliance with safety protocols.
• Compliance with IMO Regulations: Ensuring adherence to International Maritime Organization standards.
• Environmental Impact Reviews: Assessing environmental safety measures.
• Incident Response Readiness: Ensuring plans for responding to onboard emergencies are in place.
4. Maintenance Strategy Development
• Condition Monitoring Programs: Implementing real-time monitoring for asset health.
• Preventative Maintenance Plans: Developing proactive maintenance schedules.
• Risk-based Inspections: Identifying critical areas for focused inspections.
• Spare Parts Management: Ensuring availability of critical spare parts.
• Maintenance Crew Training: Providing tailored training for operational personnel.
• Optimization of Maintenance Cycles: Adjusting schedules to balance downtime and performance.
• Failure Analysis: Investigating causes of breakdowns for long-term solutions.
• Cost-benefit Analysis: Analyzing the financial impact of different maintenance strategies.
5. Dynamic Positioning (DP) Audits
• System Integrity Checks: Ensuring all DP systems meet operational standards.
• Redundancy Audits: Verifying system redundancy to prevent operational failures.
• Position Reference Systems Reviews: Assessing accuracy and reliability of positioning systems.
• DP Capability Analysis: Verifying the vessel’s ability to hold position under various conditions.
• Control System Audits: Reviewing control system performance and reliability.
• Operator Competency Assessments: Ensuring personnel are trained in DP operations.
• Emergency Procedures Verification: Confirming emergency DP operation procedures.
• Compliance with IMO DP Standards: Ensuring adherence to international DP regulations.
6. Marine Warranty Surveys
• Pipelaying and Heavy Lifts: Inspecting and verifying safe operations during pipelaying and heavy installations.
• Towage Approvals: Ensuring compliance for towing non-propelled vessels or structures.
• Loadout Inspections: Verifying safe loading and securing of cargo or heavy structures.
• Mooring Operations: Inspecting mooring procedures for safety and compliance.
• Structural Load Bearing Audits: Ensuring structures can bear operational and environmental loads.
• Seafastening Approvals: Verifying the security of cargo during marine transport.
• Third-party Verification: Providing independent oversight of operations.
• Documentation and Certification: Issuing necessary warranties and compliance documents.
7. Accident and Damage Assessments
• On-site Inspections: Conducting immediate assessments after incidents.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigating the underlying causes of accidents or damages.
• Damage Documentation: Providing detailed reports on damage to assets.
• Insurance Liaison: Coordinating with insurers for claims and assessments.
• Repair Recommendations: Suggesting necessary repairs or replacements.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Offering solutions to prevent future incidents.
• Incident Reporting: Providing comprehensive reports to authorities and stakeholders.
• Environmental Impact Assessments: Analyzing and reporting any environmental damage.
8. Real-time Monitoring and Reporting
• Asset Health Monitoring: Continuous tracking of asset condition and performance.
• Operational Data Reporting: Providing real-time data for decision-making.
• Remote Monitoring Solutions:Using sensors and technology to monitor offshore assets.
• Predictive Maintenance Alerts: Identifying potential issues before failure occurs.
• Performance Dashboards: Customizable dashboards for clients to view asset data.
• Compliance Alerts: Providing notifications on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Environmental Monitoring: Tracking environmental factors impacting operations.
• Incident Reporting Systems:Enabling real-time reporting of accidents or damages.
9. Decommissioning Inspections
• End-of-life Structural Assessments: Evaluating assets for safe decommissioning.
• Environmental Impact Audits: Ensuring minimal environmental disruption during decommissioning.
• Compliance with Decommissioning Regulations: Verifying adherence to local and international standards.
• Disassembly Supervision: Overseeing safe and orderly disassembly of structures.
• Waste Disposal and Recycling Management: Ensuring materials are disposed of or recycled responsibly.
• Final Certification: Issuing certificates of decommissioning compliance.
• Risk Assessments: Identifying and mitigating risks during decommissioning.
• Restoration Inspections: Ensuring the site is restored to agreed conditions.
10. Loadout and Towage Approvals
• Pre-tow Inspections: Verifying vessel and cargo readiness for safe towage.
• Seafastening Inspections: Ensuring cargo is securely fastened for transport.
• Mooring and Berthing Reviews: Assessing the safe handling of vessels during loading/unloading.
• Towage Planning Audits: Reviewing towage routes, weather conditions, and risks.
• Third-party Towing Approvals: Independent verification of towing arrangements.
• Certification of Towage Operations: Issuing approvals for towage compliance.
• Towline and Equipment Checks: Inspecting towlines and equipment for safe operation.
• Risk Mitigation Planning: Identifying and mitigating towage risks.
11. Condition and Suitability Surveys
• Pre-purchase Inspections: Assessing asset condition before purchase.
• Operational Readiness Audits: Ensuring assets are fit for intended operations.
• Environmental Compliance Reviews: Verifying compliance with environmental standards.
• Structural and Mechanical Assessments: Inspecting key systems for reliability.
• Certification of Suitability: Issuing reports on the asset’s suitability for use.
• Equipment Functionality Tests: Testing key equipment for operational readiness.
• Risk Analysis: Identifying potential operational risks.
• Historical Maintenance Review: Reviewing past maintenance records for insight into asset condition.
12. Heavy Lift and Offshore Installation Inspections
• Rigging Inspections: Verifying the integrity of rigging and lifting equipment.
• Load-bearing Audits: Ensuring structures can handle heavy lift operations.
• Lift Planning Audits: Reviewing plans for complex offshore heavy lift operations.
• Installation Supervision: Overseeing the safe installation of offshore structures.
• Subsea Equipment Inspections: Inspecting equipment for subsea operations.
• Dynamic Load Testing: Testing equipment under load to verify safety.
• Safety Audits: Conducting safety reviews for heavy lift and installation operations.
• Certification of Heavy Lift Operations: Issuing compliance certificates for lifting procedures.
OBNISHA is a globally focused maritime inspection entity specializing in the comprehensive lifecycle inspections of key assets, including ships, port infrastructure, offshore structures, and cargo handling equipment.