We have direct access to a fleet of over 600 oil, gas and chemical tankers, and we are therefore very well placed to offer the best charter rates on the market.
Upstream Marine and Engineering Services
Marine Services including Marine Warranty Survey (MWS)
- Marine Warranty Surveying (MWS)
- Vessel Inspections incl. OVID/CMID inspections
- Safety Brief for Marine Vessels
- Suitability survey for Rigs / Vessels / Barges
- DP FMEA
- DP Annual Trials
- DP Operations Manual Ballast FMEA
- Electrical Systems Inspection
- Marine Systems Testing
- Crew Assessment
- Full Condition Survey
- Field Tests – Shuttle Tankers, Marine and Offshore Vessels
- BLS Tests of Shuttle Tankers
- Client & Marine representation for various marine operations incl. towing/rig-moves/mooring.
- Audits / Incident Investigations
- Marine Procedures, Calculations and Documentation
- 3rd Party verification of Marine operations
- General Marine Consultancy
- Assessments of cranes and lifting equipment including LOLER
Risk Services
- Risk in Design
- Unit specific risk assessments (ie. QRA and Safety Cases)
- Feasibility and concept selection
- Technical Safety Consultancy
- Design Reviews
- Reliability
- Compliance
- Risk in Operations
- Collision Risk and Impact Studies
- Dropped Objects
- Operability/Downtime Analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Barrier Management
- SIMOPS
Design & Engineering Services
- Engineering studies; Conceptual, Feasibility, FEED, Detail Design etc.
- 3rd part verification studies and analyses
- Decommissioning studies, concepts, engineering, marine operations etc.
- Structural Analyses, including global analyses, life extension and fatigue, dropped objects, ship collision etc.
- Marine Operations Consultancy; Grillage, Sea fastening, Procedures, heavy lifting, transportation etc.
- Hydrodynamic analyses
- Riser Analyses
- Rig Move Operations
- Mooring Analyses, Scope of Work and verifications
- Stability, weight optimization and capacity analyses
- Transit Risk
- Risk Management
- Management Systems
- Risk Framework Development
- Risk Framework Audits (i.e. ISO31000 assessments)
- Enterprise Risk
- Risk Analysis
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Emergency Preparedness
- Audits, Claims, and Investigations
- Project Risk
- Quality Assurance
- Audits and verifications
Shipping Services
Navigation Audits
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts worldwide real-time navigational audits with the purpose of checking the general navigation competence on-board a vessel. Navigational audits are carried out to verify safety of navigation, ensure effective and consistent application of navigational practices and bridge procedures in accordance with regulatory and industry requirements.
Pre-Vetting Audits – SIRE AND CDI
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts SIRE and CDI pre-vetting audits with the purpose of checking on vessel readiness for SIRE and CDI inspections. These audits are carried out to verify implementation of safe shipboard operations and records are maintained in accordance with OCIMF and CDI requirements.
Cargo Expediting/Loss Control/Tank Cleaning
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in cargo expediting, loss control and tank cleaning activities.
Incident Investigation
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in Incident investigation. Job scope involves detailed root cause analysis followed by corrective and preventive actions.
On/Off Hire Surveys
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting vessel on / off surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
Damage Surveys – Hull and Machinery
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting damage surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
TMSA Assessments on behalf of Oil Majors
UCL Energy Group Ltd undertakes TMSA assessments of Shipping companies as per OCIMF standards on behalf of Oil Majors.
ISM / ISPS / ISO / MLC Audits
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts ISM, ISPS, ISO and MLC audits with the purpose of checking on compliance of Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures on-board a vessel and in corporate offices. These audits are carried out to verify implementation of Company’s SIMS and compliance of with regulatory and industry requirements.
Marine and Engineering Superintendency
UCL Energy Group Ltd supports Shipping Companies in providing marine and engineering Superintendents to represent them in marine and engineering activities at ports and at sea.
Voyage Management
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in voyage management from monitoring of passage plans, recommending optimum routes and optimising fuel consumptions.
Drydock Preparation
UCL Energy Group Ltd supports Shipping Companies in providing expertise in drawing up of dry dock specifications, preparation for dry dock, selection of dry docks and conducting dry dock surveys.
Condition Surveys
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting vessel on / off surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
Contractors Assessments on behalf of Oil Majors
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting contractor’s assessments on behalf of Oil Majors as per Industry standards.
Pre TMSA Assessments
UCL Energy Group Ltd undertakes pre TMSA assessments of Shipping companies as per OCIMF standards to evaluate TMSA levels.
Audit and Inspection Services
OVID Inspections – Offshore Units
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts OVID inspections with the purpose of checking on implementation of safe shipboard operations and that records are maintained in accordance with OCIMF requirements.
Terminal Audits/Inspections
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts Terminal audits / inspections with the purpose of checking on implementation of safe operations and that records are maintained in accordance with Industry requirements.
Pre OVMSA Assessments
UCL Energy Group Ltd undertakes pre OVMSA assessments of Offshore companies as per OVMSA guidelines.
ISM/ISPS/ISO/MLC AUDITS
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts ISM, ISPS, ISO and MLC audits with the purpose of checking on compliance of Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures on-board a vessel and in corporate offices. These audits are carried out to verify implementation of Company’s SIMS and compliance of with regulatory and industry requirements.
On/Off Hire Surveys
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting vessel on / off surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
Damage Surveys – Hull and Machinery
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting damage surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
Contractors Assessments on behalf of Oil Majors
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting contractor’s assessments on behalf of Oil Majors as per Industry standards.
CMID Inspections – Offshore Vessels
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts CMID inspections with the purpose of checking on implementation of safe shipboard operations and that records are maintained in accordance with IMCA requirements.
OVMSA Assessments On behalf of Oil Majors
UCL Energy Group Ltd undertakes OVMSA assessments of Offshore companies as per OVMSA guidelines on behalf of Oil Majors.
Navigation Audits
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts worldwide real-time navigational audits with the purpose of checking the general navigation competence on-board a vessel. Navigational audits are carried out to verify safety of navigation, ensure effective and consistent application of navigational practices and bridge procedures in accordance with regulatory and industry requirements.
Tow Warranty Approval
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts checks on tow plan and carries out tow warranty approval for offshore companies.
Condition Surveys
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting vessel on / off surveys for vessel Owners and Charterers.
Marine and Engineering Superintendency
UCL Energy Group Ltd supports Shipping Companies in providing marine and engineering Superintendents to represent them in marine and engineering activities at ports and at sea.
Technical Consultancy Services
Project Management – New Builds, Conversions, Vessel Repairs, Vessel Reactivation
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in management of new builds, conversions, vessel repairs and vessel reactivation. Scope of work includes developing job specifications and requisitions for equipment / spares as per contractual clauses, selection of yard, optimisation of cost and management of activity at yard / site.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
UCL Energy Group Ltd carries out pre-purchase inspections for Clients. Scope of work includes inspection of vessel and equipment, vessel records, consumptions and reporting overall condition and estimated cost for purchase.
Third Party Verification Audits
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting third party verification audits in line with Client and Industry requirements.
Shipyard Evaluation/Cost Control and Purchasing
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in management of new builds, conversions, vessel repairs and vessel reactivation. Scope of work includes developing job specifications and requisitions for equipment / spares as per contractual clauses, selection of yard, optimisation of cost and management of activity at yard / site.
Quality Assurance Supervision
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in Quality Assurance services in line with Client and Project requirements.
Review of Safety Integrated Management System or SMS or QMS
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in conducting review of management systems. Scope includes suggestions for improvements as per prevailing best practices of the industry.
Development of Manuals and Procedures
Development of Safety Integrated Management System (SIMS) Manuals with Software Dowload Facility
UCL Energy Group Ltd provides expertise in the development of management manuals as per Client & industry requirements with a software download facility.
Training
Onboard Training
UCL Energy Group Ltd conducts on-board training to improve knowledge and skills of the sailing staff. The Job scope includes training in Company SIMS documentation and operational routines.
The on-board training job scope is as follows:
- SIMS Implementation
- Navigation Procedures
- Engine Room Operations
- Cargo Handling
- Planned Maintenance system
Corporate Training
ULC Energy Group Ltd conducts custom made corporate training to improve knowledge and skills of the shore staff either in Client’s office or UCL training centre.
- Marine Vessel Management Courses
- Offshore Vessel Management Courses
- Maritime Safety Management Courses
- Value Added Soft Skill Courses