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Split Ship Management (ID: 249)
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Newbuild Team on "Tmm Colima" Newbuild Consultancy and Site Supervision The recent decline in European shipbuilding has resulted in a large pool of expertise available in Croatia for such projects and SSM have recruited the very best for their dedicated Newbuilding Team. Although SSM has always been able to provide a level of service in this area, this team is much stronger and dynamic workforce. SSM Newbuild Team has plenty of experience working for shipyards so their "inside" knowledge will be of great benefit in protecting the owner and ensuring best practice throughout the building program. Consultancy Before contacting any yards, our team will give you full support and guidance to determine your exact requirements. Our team can use the latest analysis software and this can save considerable time and money at the early stages of a newbuild or lengthening project. This initial design software has the capability to look at deadweight/draft/stability and principal dimensions so that any potential problems are identified as early as possible and modifications made accordingly. We will help you through the tendering process and choice of builder so that before signing any contract you will have a clear view of the following: - Technical Specification as an integral part of the contract. - General Arrangement. - Engine Room Machinery Arrangement. - Accommodation Arrangement. - Stability. - Midship Section Plan. - Makers List. - Builders Standards. Our senior team members all have extensive experience working for the shipyard and negotiating with owners during the pre-contract phase. Therefore, they are fully aware of all the key areas where they are able to negotiate a lower price on behalf of the owner plus guide the owner towards producing a favourable shipbuilding contract in which the owners interests are fully protected. Within 30 days of signing the contract, SSM will take all of the plans and drawings then thoroughly check and consult with owners before approving or requesting further changes and corrections. Our team will witness tank and model testings to ensure accurate measurements are recorded and advise results back to owners. If further changes are required, our team will ensure that they are carried out. Only when the Newbuilding Team are satisfied theh the final set of plans fully meets the owners requirements, they will then give approval for the yard to commence construction. Newbuild Supervision The SSM Newbuild Team will arrange with the builder to provide suitable office space on-site with full communications facilities to support our team throughout the building program. All team members will have full authorisation to attend and inspect all stages of construction to ensure compliance with the agreed specification. Their extensive shipbuilding experience gives them the big advantageof knowing where the builder will try to find efficiencies at the owner cost. Constant supervision and written notices of defects all serve to ensure that the builder maintains the highest standards but if there are any technical disputes, we can easily draw upon the support of Class, a competent technical institute or third party expert to resolve the issue to our satisfaction. The technical specification of all the equipment supplied will be checked for approval against the Makers List. During the construction, it may become obvious that some changes would be beneficial to the final product and our team will have the authority to request the builder in writing to meke minor modifications to the specification providing that those modifications (or an accumulation of modifications) do not adversely affect the the construction program. In all cases, any changes are first discussed with owners before advising the yard. Sea Trials and Delivery Once the builder has given notice for sea trials, the Newbuild Team will set the required trials criteria and advise the yard of all other tests which will be required during the official sea trials. Again, our team have been involved with so many trials that they know how to best protect the owners interest by ensuring that all key items are fully tested in the correct manner. Nearer to the trials and delivery dates, SSM Head Office will arrange specific training and familiarisation for the officers and the crew, taking advantage of their in-house bridge simulator which will be programmed to mimic the newbuild. Our teams wide experience of trials of all types of vessels means that the vessel will not be accepted without defects having been first rectified or noted on the delivery documents. After delivery, all outstanding items (however small) will be vigorously pursued with the yard or manufacturer so that they will be promptly fixed. The ship and all her equipment will be closely monitored to ensure that it meets the agreed specification within at least the guarantee period, otherwise repairs/replacement will be quickly actioned. In any case, upon accepting the vessel, SSM will exercise all care and attention to maintain the vessel in full working order, always meeting Class requirements with the intention that the owner will be totally satisfied with the high level of management at the most competitive price available. Split Ship Management