Our team consists of Master Mariners and Marine Inspectors with extensive operational experience, obtained through active service on a variety of vessels.
AmSpec has a team of highly experienced qualified Master Mariners supported by technical and functional experts to provide our clients with the expertise to handle all of their marine services, inspection, and surveying needs.
From bulk cargo, to Port Captaincy, through to safety and auditing inspections, and in all areas of our marine survey work, AmSpecтАЩs qualified team of mariners works closely with you to ensure holistic compliance and the best outcomes.
Our scope of service includes (but is not limited to):
AmSpec have vast experience with Berth Liaison Officer (BLO) work and have worked for many years in this capacity for well known companies in the key resources sector, including Alcoa of Australia. As appointed BLO, AmSpec plays a central and key role in ensuring that clients product is shipped out of the Terminal efficiently, safely, and according to agreed shipping contracts. The role of a BLO entails (but is not limited to):
As per ISM code, every companyтАЩs Safety Management System (SMS) should include effective methods of ensuring safe operation of ships. To comply with various requirements and ensure ships are running smoothly, vessels need to undertake several external and internal audits like ISM, ISPS, MLC, dry docks, hull surveys, and more. Vessels also undergo right ship inspections, port state, and flag state inspections.
AmSpec has a widespread presence within Australia, as well as a global presence including Singapore, Shanghai, Thailand, and Vancouver. We provide clients with one point of contact from our team of dedicated, experienced Master Mariners and Chief Engineers тАУ our process allows us to board ships at short notice with minimal delays.
General checks include (but are not limited to):
AmSpec works with ship owners and crew to increase awareness of areas of concerns to improve PSC performance. We also endeavor to highlight any detainable deficiencies or detentions to the crew and ship owners. Detention due to port state control or flag state control inspections can be very costly, considering lost time, demurrage, repair, loss of charters and overall efficiency of the ship.
AmSpec offers AMSA PSC monitoring for vessels calling at Australian ports. We work with vessel managers to ensure vessels’ compliance with PSC requirements and readiness with PSC inspection regimes. Upon appointment, we provide necessary information to prepare the vessel prior to arrival at port. Our experienced and trained surveyors (who are well versed with the inspection regime) will board the vessel to conduct a full inspection and work closely with the vessel’s master and ship managers to identify defects and take necessary corrective action.
In order to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of cargo-loaded products, AmSpec provides hold cleaning services to our clients. Our team of experts are able to assess, provide guidance, and ascertain the cleanliness of your hold.
тАЬAmSpec Marine Services Testing, Inspection & Certification offerings include various types of cargo quantity and quality surveys, such as hold cleanliness surveys, on/off hire condition and bunker surveys, cargo damage surveys, and risk management surveys. Our main goal is to provide the best business expertise regarding planning and execution. We effectively communicate with our clients so that timely decisions can be made for optimal cost efficiency.
Working with AmSpec is the best choice because of our global expertise. We are experienced players in the industry who understand the business to get the job done effectively.тАЭ
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Phone: +1.908.925.7333
Fax: +1.908.925.5707
1249 S River Rd
Cranbury, NJ 08512
