Marine Warranty

We provide Marine Warranty Survey services across shipping, offshore oil & gas, and renewable energy, supporting the safe planning and execution of complex marine operations from preparation through to offshore delivery. We review plans, assess readiness, and attend key operations to ensure work is carried out safely, in line with agreed procedures, and with controlled risk.

Survey Association is passionate about safety at sea

Risk management is much more than writing and delivering a report.

Our
marine warranty services

Rig moving

Marine assurance and operational support for the worldwide relocation of jack-up and semi-submersible drilling units. We support clients through all phases of rig move planning and execution, including technical review, procedure approval, and offshore attendance to ensure safe and controlled operations in challenging environments. Our team brings extensive experience across deep and shallow water operations, including complex towage conditions, subsea interfaces, and high-load scenarios.

  • Preparation of Mooring Analysis for client review and approval
  • Location Approval review during initial planning and preparation (jack-up drilling units)
  • Participation in/chair preparation and client review of the rig move-specific HIRA prior to approval and issue
  • Development, review and approval of the site-specific Rig Move Procedure
  • Participation in Rig Move Procedure presentation at Rig Move Meetings onshore
  • Provision of Tow Masters and Marine Representatives to conduct the Rig Move
  • Marine and Technical Audits and/or Inspections of support vessels
  • Participation in offshore Rig Move Meeting
  • Provision of detailed Rig Move Reports on completion of rig move
  • Project Review in conjunction with the client at project completion
Construction / Installation

Marine assurance for safe offshore construction and installation operations, helping ensure compliance with approved procedures, standards, and risk controls.

Repairs

Technical oversight and marine assurance support during offshore repair operations to help ensure safe and controlled execution.

Major components exchange (MCE)

Independent review and approval of offshore wind component replacement operations, including assessment of procedures, lifting arrangements, transport, risk controls, and vessel and equipment suitability.

  • Review of method statements for load-out, transport and offshore replacement operations
  • Review of lifting procedures and lifting arrangements
  • Review of sea fastening design and associated documentation
  • Review of risk assessments and contingency procedures
  • Verification of lifting appliance and rigging certification
  • Verification of vessel and equipment documentation
  • Confirmation that installation procedures are suitable for the intended operations
Voyage & towage approvals

Technical review and approval of planned voyages and towage operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Single-voyage tow approvals

Case-specific approval of individual towage operations based on technical review of vessel condition, route, and operational risk.

Why choose us

Loss prevention focus

We help clients identify, understand, and reduce operational and commercial risk before issues escalate.

Global reach, local response

We manage a trusted international network of associates providing timely support wherever operations take place.

Wherever and whenever needed

We provide responsive support across ports, terminals, offshore projects, and marine incidents worldwide.

Independence, integrity, competence

We deliver objective assessments and professional judgement built on experience, accountability, and high standards.

Technical consultancy with practical insight

We combine specialist expertise with hands-on experience from real marine operations.

Planning a marine
operation?

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