Operations and Maintenance

EXMAR Ship Management ensures seamless, round-the-clock operations of specialized floating assets, offering tailor-made technical and crewing services that blend maritime and offshore expertise with innovative solutions.

Operations Engineering Support Services Offered by EXMAR:

  • 3rd Party Verification
  • Weight Control Verification and Reporting
  • Review and Drafting of Operating Manuals
  • Calculation and Verification of Stability Load Conditions
  • Mooring Analyses
  • Piping System Modifications, including:
    • Loading Manifolds
    • Ballast System Modifications
    • Dehumidification Systems
  • Vessel Inspection & Marine Survey (Pre-Purchase and others)
  • Damage Assessment & Engineering Solutions
  • In-Depth Audits & Lay-up of Vessels
  • Repair Specifications and Supervision
  • LNGC Compatibility assessment

In the complex world of gaseous molecules, EXMAR has developed specialized services for clients seeking innovative solutions for storing, transporting, and transhipping gaseous molecules in both liquefied and gaseous states.

Our Services Include:

  • Crewing Services: EXMAR Ship Management provides comprehensive crews for almost every type of vessel, including sophisticated LNG carriers, FLNG and FSRU units, LPG carriers, chemical and product tankers, crude oil tankers, dry cargo vessels, and offshore units like FPSOs and accommodation barges.
  • Technical & HSEQ Management: Our professional technical management team collaborates closely with owners to achieve high-quality ship operations. We work hand-in-hand with shipboard management to monitor operations, maintenance, performance, and procedures, ensuring client expectations and industry standards are met through meticulous planned maintenance.
  • Technical, Marine & IT Consultancy Services: EXMAR Ship Management offers a range of consultancy services, including:
    • Pre-purchase inspections and assistance in commissioning vessels under construction
    • HSEQ management: Implementation, maintenance, training, and audits
    • Port Facility Security management: Security threat assessments, security plan development, training & drills, and audits
    • IT services: Implementation of on-board Condition and Performance Monitoring Systems (CPMS)

Pioneering Achievements:

Our crew conducted the world’s first commercial ship-to-ship LNG transfer and the first-ever LNG regasification operation at sea. Our dedicated team now operates and maintains one of the world’s first Floating Liquefaction Units (FLNG) and has managed over 10 FSRU terminals. EXMAR continually innovates in asset management, operating vessels in extreme conditions—from LPG vessels navigating the harsh North Sea to regasification vessels in the Persian Gulf and accommodation barges off the African coast.

Project Phases Include:

  • Preparation Phase:
    • Site location evaluation
    • Feasibility & risk evaluation studies
    • Vessel evaluation and modification work (if required)
    • Development of STS manuals and specific protocols
  • Procurement Phase:
    • Equipment compatibility evaluation
    • Equipment adjustment/redesign (if required)
    • Procurement services
  • Installation Phase:
    • On-board installation, testing, and readiness confirmation
    • On-board hands-on familiarization
  • Implementation Phase:
    • Ship staff training (basic and advanced)
    • STS superintendency (on-board)
    • Ship compatibility studies for STS
    • Mooring studies (Optimoor)
    • Risk assessment follow-up
    • Generic support operations planning & LNG supply chain management

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