London Offshore Consultants
London Offshore Consultants (LOC) is a leading international marine and engineering consultancy to the world’s shipping and offshore energy industries and their associated governmental, insurance and legal interests. LOC combine multi disciplined engineering marine knowledge with practical experience and expertise to provide a specialised range of consulting, survey and marine casualty response services to our clients across a global network of strategically located offices.
LOC’s UK offices, located in London and Aberdeen have the following core areas of business aligned to the energy industry:
- Marine Warranty Survey
- Field Operations Support, Marine/Field Studies, MOU Moves, Vessel Assurance
- Shipping - Insurance and Litigation Support
Marine Warranty Survey
LOC has acted as MWS on some of the world’s largest and most complex construction projects undertaken. It provides a level of mitigation and protection against potential loss for the assured and insurance underwriters in the execution of marine operations.
LOC has approved all types of marine construction operations including load outs, launches, near sea and trans-oceanic transports, installation, lifts, on shore load in, and flow line riser and umbilical installation. LOC has operated in areas from shallow water margins to deep water, in environments exposed to hurricanes, ice, swell and high currents. LOC’s work has included decommissioning of some landmark structures in the North Sea and installation of a significant proportion of the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure.
LOC’s proactive approach adds value for clients, helping ensure marine operations happen in a safe, orderly and timely manner.
Marine Engineering Services
From high level procedures to detailed design, from pre study to project execution, LOC’s marine engineering services and technical expertise provide solutions for all manner of challenging and complex marine operations with experienced personnel providing independent 3rd party review and verification services.
LOC’s team of mariners and engineers has developed transport studies, mobilisation manuals and management procedures; supplying all the relevant analysis such as in depth structural, lift rigging, sea fastening, motions and transportation analysis.
Field Operations Support, Marine/Field Studies, MOU Moves, Vessel Assurance
LOC has experienced and accredited marine surveyors (including OVID & eCMID) for vessel assurance, suitability, pre/post charter condition inspection and DP operations. It provides marine studies in relation to feasibility, navigation, dry/wet tows, and field development/renewal.
Our extensive experience with marine operations enables LOC to both assist and facilitate risk analysis, assessment and management and to undertake accident, damage and incident investigations.
LOC provides expertise in the planning and execution of MOU moving/mooring with experience from the UKCS and NCS up to the Barents Sea.
Shipping - Insurance and Litigation Support
LOC provides a full range of services to the shipping industry. LOC staff are available 24/7 to attend and investigate cases of cargo, fixed object or hull and machinery damage. Personnel assess vessel and port/berth suitability in terms of a loss prevention measure, or a forensic investigation. Ongoing support for salvage operations and wreck removals is available.
LOC Worldwide
LOC has in total 20 offices around the world with over 250 employees. Our network of offices provides clients with the benefit of local knowledge and experience when operating overseas. It helps control travel time and cost. Our customers have the advantage of local contact with a nearby office, with the benefit of knowing that attendances or inspections carried out by other offices will be subject to the same rigorous standards.
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London Offshore Consultants Ltd. Ibex House, 42-47 Minories London EC3N 1DY Tel: +44 20 7264 3250 E-mail: london@loc-group.com www.loc-group.com |
London Offshore Consultants (Aberdeen) Ltd. Suite 1F, Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UD Tel: +44 1224 630200 E-mail: aberdeen@loc-group.com www.loc-group.com |