With such a wide range of experienced experts working together , it is natural there should also be a demand for Consulting Services and in recent years there has been an increased demand for advice and support from ship Owners /Operators , ship yards , financiers , insurance providers , Government Bodies and training providers .
Split Ship Management regularly takes on consultancy work for the following typical projects :
• Inspections and valuations of vessels .
• Selection of Flag and Class Societies .
• Complex vessel repairs and modifications .
• Newbuildings – full service including design , superintendency and management .
• Drydock superintendency and support with settlement of costs .
• Vessel scrapping .
• Identification of finance for the acquisition of new and second-hand tonnage .
• Assessment of other owners/managers ship management systems and controls .
• Pre-purchase assessment of ships equipment .
• Assessment of on-board security .
• Assistance with ship security – evaluations , production of the Ship Security Plan , audit and the ISSC process , security training .
• Evaluation of potential senior officers and key shore staff .
• Investigation and assessment of training requirements .
• Preparation of Masters for MCA UKLAP examinations .
• Cargo and other insurance claims .
• Assistance with the certification process for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 .
• Development of new training programs and obtaining Flag/Class Approval .