Specialized risk mitigation, compliance, and incident response services for P&I Clubs, Maritime Law Firms, and Ship Owners.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to manage risk at every stage of the shipping lifecycle.
Pre-Shipment Protection & Risk Mitigation
Protect your assets before they are even loaded. Our proactive services ensure compliance and identify hazards to prevent incidents before they happen.
- Due Diligence & Verification: We audit shipper compliance with UN 38.3 testing, State of Charge (SoC) protocols, and packing instructions. Our “Know Your Customer” (KYC) support includes factory audits.
- Pre-Loading Inspections: We deploy inspectors for on-site visual and thermal imaging inspections to reject non-compliant or damaged cargo, from individual batteries to entire EVs.
- Loading & Securing Supervision: Our experts assist the master and crew to ensure correct stowage and securing procedures, providing detailed surveyor reports for your records.
- Risk & Hazard Analysis: We conduct comprehensive risk assessments (HAZID, FMEA) and provide engineering advice on ventilation, fire protection system design, and explosion control measures.
II. Post-Incident Advisory & Investigation
When an incident occurs, you need clear, scientific, and defensible answers. We provide the expert analysis required for effective claims management and litigation.
- Forensic & Root Cause Investigation: We determine the precise cause of battery failure, whether from a manufacturing defect, transit damage, or improper handling.
- Claims & Litigation Support: Our team provides independent, scientific expert analysis and testimony to support P&I Clubs and law firms in managing high-value claims and pursuing subrogation.
- Warranty & Reliability Investigations: We conduct impartial investigations to determine warranty validity and assess the overall safety of the battery systems involved.
III. Training & Advisory Services
Empower your crew and shore personnel with the knowledge to handle battery cargo safely and respond effectively in an emergency.
- Specialized Crew Training: We deliver programs on responding to LIB fires, covering crucial techniques like boundary cooling and toxic gas mitigation not found in standard STCW training.
- Documentation & SOP Development: We assist in developing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), emergency response plans (per IMO EmS), and maintenance manuals.
- Classification Society Approvals: We guide you through the Type Approval process and assist in preparing the necessary plans and data submissions for societies like ABS or DNV.
The risks associated with battery shipping are significant, but they can be managed. Contact our team today for a confidential consultation to discuss your specific needs, whether for an upcoming shipment, an ongoing claim, or improving your operational protocols.