Independence
Independent and objective casualty investigation on behalf of the shipowner
The service
Independent, on your side of the table.
Our Marine Casualty experts provide independent technical and operational support to shipowners and ship management companies following marine incidents, accidents and casualties — acting on behalf of the shipowner to establish the sequence of events and identify immediate and underlying causes.
Beyond the investigation itself, we evaluate contributing organisational and human factors and develop practical recommendations aimed at preventing recurrence — protecting our client’s interests while strengthening their management systems.
From briefNot only to determine what happened, but to protect our client’s interests.↘
The challenge
What happens without an independent investigation.
The gaps that leave companies exposed after an incident.
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Lack of an independent investigation following a marine casualty
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Difficulty identifying the true root causes of an incident
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Limited internal resources to conduct comprehensive investigations
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Incomplete collection and preservation of evidence for a marine claim
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Challenges coordinating technical information following a casualty
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Repeated incidents resulting from ineffective corrective actions
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Increased operational disruption following a casualty
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Difficulty implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions
—The outcome
Protecting your interests, not just filing a report.
What an independent, structured investigation delivers beyond the incident report.
Protection
Protection of the shipowner’s operational and commercial interests
Root Cause
Thorough root cause analysis addressing both technical and human factors
Structure
Structured support throughout the claims handling process
Prevention
Practical recommendations to prevent recurrence
Compliance
Improved regulatory compliance and incident reporting
Continuity
Reduced operational disruption
Resilience
Improved operational resilience and long-term risk reduction
Our approach
Our structured
4As methodology.
From immediate response and evidence preservation through to fleet-wide lessons learned.
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Assess
Immediate response, evidence collection, interviews
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Adapt
Causation analysis, systemic weaknesses
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Apply
Support corrective actions, expert advice
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Assure
Verify implementation, fleet-wide lessons learned
Beyond the report
We assist our clients throughout the subsequent claims management process by coordinating technical information, supporting communications with stakeholders, and reviewing evidence.
The deliverables
What you receive.
A focused, implementation-ready package shaped around your operation.
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Marine Casualty Investigation Report and Timeline of Events
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Causation Analysis and Evidence Review
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Technical Findings
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Corrective & Preventive Action Plan
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Lessons Learned Report
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Expert Technical advice where required, and follow-up review
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