Marine Technical Engineering & Diagnostic Services
Independent technical consultancy for vessel integrity, engineering diagnostics, Root Cause Analysis, marine surveying, regulatory compliance, RightShip RISQ 3.2, SIRE 2.0, TMSA, LSA, FFE, lifting equipment, offshore assets, and marine technical risk.
Independent Technical Assessment Throughout the Asset Lifecycle
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services provides independent marine technical consultancy, marine surveying, engineering assessment, compliance verification, technical diagnostics, Root Cause Analysis, and asset-integrity evaluation for commercial vessels, offshore units, marine infrastructure, and associated technical systems.
Our technical approach combines physical inspection, engineering assessment, technical documentation review, operational evidence, maintenance history, regulatory requirements, and failure analysis to establish an objective understanding of technical condition and risk.
- Independent vessel and asset technical assessment
- Structural, mechanical, electrical, and operational evaluation
- Engineering diagnostics and technical failure investigation
- Root Cause Analysis and corrective-action assessment
- Statutory, classification, and marine-assurance readiness support
- Technical due diligence and lifecycle decision support
Core Technical Disciplines
PAMS integrates several specialist technical disciplines within one independent consultancy framework. Detailed assignments are defined according to vessel type, asset condition, location, documentation, regulatory requirements, and the client's technical objectives.
Marine Surveying
Vessel condition, technical inspections, due diligence, damage assessment, and lifecycle evaluation.
Engineering Diagnostics
Failure investigation, machinery diagnostics, technical evidence review, and Root Cause Analysis.
Regulatory Compliance
SOLAS, IMO instruments, statutory requirements, class, Flag State, and marine-assurance readiness.
Vetting & Marine Assurance
RightShip RISQ 3.2, SIRE 2.0, TMSA, PSC, and inspection readiness support.
LSA & FFE
Life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, testing, certification, and 2026 regulatory readiness.
Lifting Equipment
Cranes, davits, cargo gear, loose gear, testing, examination, and technical assessment.
Offshore Engineering
FPSO, FSO, SPM, CALM buoy, marine hose, and offshore integrity consultancy.
Technical Consultancy
Technical due diligence, lifecycle management, gap analysis, remote advisory, and decision support.
Vessel Condition & Technical Evaluation
PAMS provides independent technical evaluation across the vessel lifecycle, from acquisition and condition assessment through maintenance, repair, dry-docking, operational management, and technical risk review.
Structural & Mechanical Assessment
Technical evaluation of hull structure, tanks, machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, electrical infrastructure, and critical vessel equipment.
- Hull and structural condition
- Tanks and accessible spaces
- Main and auxiliary machinery
- Mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Electrical and control systems
Condition & Degradation Review
Evaluation of available technical records and physical observations to identify developing deterioration and reliability risks.
- Corrosion and coating condition
- Machinery wear indicators
- Structural deterioration
- Defect history
- Maintenance trends
Technical Due Diligence
Independent technical information supporting vessel acquisition, investment, financing, insurance, maintenance, and lifecycle decisions.
- Asset condition evaluation
- Technical documentation review
- Outstanding defect assessment
- Maintenance exposure
- Future technical risk identification
Lifecycle Technical Planning
Technical support for repair planning, dry-docking, maintenance priorities, asset integrity, lifecycle expenditure, and long-term reliability.
Engineering Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis
PAMS provides independent technical investigation of machinery failures, structural damage, equipment breakdowns, operational incidents, safety-equipment deficiencies, cargo-related events, and other marine technical failures.
Investigations are based on available physical evidence, technical records, maintenance history, operating conditions, inspection findings, failure mechanisms, contributing factors, and applicable statutory or classification requirements.
Failure Investigation
- Machinery failures
- Equipment breakdowns
- Structural damage
- Hydraulic failures
- Electrical and control failures
- Safety-equipment deficiencies
RCA Methodology
- Evidence collection
- Failure sequence reconstruction
- Immediate-cause identification
- Underlying-cause analysis
- Contributing-factor assessment
- Corrective-action development
Technical Deliverables
- Technical investigation reports
- RCA findings
- Evidence documentation
- Technical photographs
- Corrective-action recommendations
- Management technical summaries
Regulatory Compliance & Marine Assurance
PAMS provides independent technical assessment against applicable IMO instruments, SOLAS requirements, Flag State obligations, Classification Society requirements, statutory examination criteria, and recognized marine-assurance frameworks.
ISM Code
- Safety management system implementation
- Risk assessment effectiveness
- Emergency preparedness
- Corrective-action and deficiency management
ISPS Code
- Security implementation
- Access control
- Restricted-area controls
- Security procedures and awareness
MLC 2006
- Accommodation and welfare
- Rest-hour documentation
- Medical provisions
- Employment documentation
Statutory & Class Readiness
Independent technical review supporting preparation for statutory attendance, Classification Society surveys, Flag State requirements, Port State Control, and client audits.
RightShip RISQ 3.2, SIRE 2.0 & TMSA Readiness
PAMS provides independent readiness assessments designed to identify technical, operational, documentary, and implementation gaps before external vetting or marine-assurance review.
RightShip RISQ 3.2
Technical readiness support for dry bulk operators, including assessment of vessel condition, management-system implementation, operational practices, high-risk areas, and supporting evidence.
- SMS versus operational reality
- Mooring and structural integrity
- Safety and maintenance readiness
- Evidence and documentation review
SIRE 2.0 / OCIMF
Independent technical preparation for tanker operators addressing the SIRE 2.0 inspection methodology and contemporary vetting expectations.
- C-VIQ and PIQ alignment
- Vessel data consistency
- Human factors
- Operational evidence
- Digital documentation readiness
TMSA
Independent assessment and improvement support covering tanker management systems, leadership, risk management, incident investigation, human factors, contractor management, and continual improvement.
Pre-Inspection Readiness
Structured technical preparation before vetting, charterer reviews, Port State Control, class attendance, customer audits, and other external inspections.
LSA, FFE & 2026 Maritime Safety Requirements
PAMS provides independent technical inspection and compliance assessment of life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, launching appliances, release gear, and associated safety systems.
Life-Saving Appliances
- Lifeboats and rescue boats
- Lifejackets
- Launching appliances
- Release gear
- Davits and associated equipment
- Maintenance and examination records
FFE & FSS Code
Firefighting assessments consider applicable SOLAS Chapter II-2 requirements, the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), vessel-specific statutory requirements, and relevant amendments.
- Fixed fire-extinguishing systems
- Fire pumps
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Portable extinguishers
- Fire doors and dampers
- Foam and other extinguishing systems
PFOS Fire-Extinguishing Media
2026 SOLAS amendments prohibit the use or storage of extinguishing media containing PFOS. For ships constructed before 1 January 2026, compliance is required no later than the first survey on or after 1 January 2026, subject to the applicable statutory provisions.
- Extinguishing-media identification
- Manufacturer documentation review
- Equipment records
- Applicability assessment
- Corrective-action recommendations
Testing & Certification
- Examination status
- Operational testing records
- Maintenance documentation
- Certification review
- Deficiency identification
- Corrective-action verification
Lifting Equipment Inspection & Engineering
PAMS provides independent technical inspection and engineering assessment of lifting appliances and cargo-handling equipment used onboard vessels, offshore units, terminals, and marine infrastructure.
Equipment Coverage
- Shipboard cranes
- Offshore pedestal cranes
- Derricks and cargo gear
- Davits and lifting appliances
- Loose lifting gear
- Wire ropes and rigging components
- Spreader beams and lifting frames
Technical Examination
- Structural condition assessment
- Mechanical-component assessment
- Wire rope and sheave examination
- Load-test witnessing
- Safe Working Load verification
- Certification review
Compliance References
- Applicable Flag State requirements
- Classification Society requirements
- Statutory examination requirements
- Manufacturer specifications
- Applicable IMO and ILO instruments
Engineering Findings
Technical findings are documented to support maintenance decisions, repair planning, certification review, deficiency closure, and continued safe operation within the agreed scope.
Cargo Survey, Damage Investigation & P&I Technical Support
Independent technical attendance and reporting supporting cargo operations, damage assessment, marine claims, loss prevention, technical disputes, and incident investigation.
Cargo Operations
Technical attendance during loading and discharge operations, cargo condition assessment, project cargo operations, and critical handling activities.
Damage & Contamination
Independent documentation and technical investigation of cargo damage, contamination, handling incidents, and associated evidence.
Marine Claims Support
Technical support for hull and machinery incidents, cargo claims, equipment failures, collision/contact damage, grounding assessments, and repair evaluation.
Technical Evidence
Structured technical reporting, photographic documentation, evidence review, repair recommendations, and Root Cause Analysis where required.
Offshore Engineering & Marine Infrastructure
PAMS provides independent technical consultancy for offshore assets, floating production units, mooring systems, marine terminals, and associated marine infrastructure.
FPSO & FSO Technical Assessment
Technical support covering inspection, engineering assessment, construction, commissioning, maintenance, integrity, and lifecycle requirements.
SPM & CALM Buoy Systems
Independent inspection, engineering assessment, integrity review, maintenance planning, and technical consultancy for offshore mooring systems.
Marine Cargo Hose
Technical assessment and integrity support for marine cargo hoses used in SPM, FPSO, FSO, and offshore oil-transfer systems.
Structural & Mooring Integrity
Technical review of offshore structures, mooring arrangements, marine systems, and integrity-management requirements.
Marine Technical Consultancy & Decision Support
PAMS provides independent technical consultancy to shipowners, ship managers, operators, insurers, financiers, vessel buyers, offshore stakeholders, and other maritime organizations requiring objective engineering guidance.
Technical Due Diligence
Independent technical review supporting acquisition, financing, investment, insurance, asset-management, and lifecycle decisions.
Fleet Technical Assessment
Review of vessel condition, maintenance trends, reliability, technical performance, defects, and operational risk.
Lifecycle Management
Technical support for maintenance planning, dry-docking, repairs, asset integrity, lifecycle expenditure, and reliability improvement.
Technical Risk Management
Independent gap analysis, technical documentation review, incident support, deficiency assessment, and risk-mitigation recommendations.
Remote Maritime Technical Consultancy
PAMS provides remote technical consultancy, compliance verification, documentation review, and vetting-readiness support where physical attendance is not immediately required.
Technical Documentation Review
- Planned Maintenance System records
- Safety Management System procedures
- Class and statutory certificates
- Maintenance histories
- Defect reports
- Risk assessments
- Inspection and audit reports
Remote Vetting Readiness
- RightShip RISQ 3.2
- SIRE 2.0
- TMSA
- Internal audit support
- Corrective-action review
Digital Compliance Verification
Remote analysis of technical and operational evidence to identify documentation inconsistencies, compliance gaps, maintenance issues, operational risks, and readiness deficiencies.
Remote Technical Advisory
On-demand technical guidance covering troubleshooting, regulatory interpretation, deficiency closure, vetting observations, corrective action, and operational improvement.
Port State Control & Audit Readiness
PAMS can perform structured technical readiness assessments before Port State Control inspections, Classification Society attendance, customer audits, charterer reviews, and other external inspections.
Inspection Scope
- SOLAS readiness
- MARPOL implementation
- ISM effectiveness
- MLC documentation
- LSA and FFE readiness
- Statutory documentation
Deficiency Management
- Early deficiency identification
- Evidence review
- Root Cause verification
- Corrective-action planning
- Closure verification
Operational Readiness
- Crew preparedness
- Documentation consistency
- Equipment readiness
- Emergency preparedness
- Inspection response readiness
Technical Gap Analysis & Improvement Planning
Structured technical review against applicable statutory requirements, classification requirements, industry standards, marine-assurance frameworks, company procedures, and agreed technical objectives.
Benchmarking References
- RightShip RISQ 3.2
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0
- TMSA principles
- DryBMS principles
- ISM Code
- ISPS Code
- MLC 2006
- SOLAS and MARPOL
- Applicable IMO Codes
Assessment Outputs
- Technical assessment reports
- Compliance gap analyses
- Vetting-readiness evaluations
- Corrective-action recommendations
- Risk-based improvement plans
- Executive technical summaries
IMO MSC.552(108) & Grain Code Technical Support
PAMS provides independent technical support for vessel operators addressing the 2026 amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk, adopted by IMO resolution MSC.552(108). The amendments entered into force on 1 January 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Grain Stability Review
- Approved loading-condition review
- Grain loading calculations
- Stability model consistency
- Grain loading documentation
- Operational limitations
Software & Documentation
- Approved software documentation
- Stability booklet review
- Grain loading manual
- Class approval records
- Operational procedures
Gap Analysis
- IMO Grain Code requirements
- MSC.552(108)
- Flag State requirements
- Classification requirements
- Company-system integration
Technical Advisory
Independent technical guidance can support documentation review, implementation assessment, deficiency identification, corrective-action planning, and operational readiness.
2026 Regulatory & Technical Developments
PAMS monitors relevant changes to IMO instruments and incorporates applicable regulatory developments into technical assessment and compliance-readiness assignments where they fall within the agreed scope.
LSA Code amendments
FSS Code amendments
Grain Code amendments
PFOS fire-extinguishing media restrictions
Applicable electronic inclinometer requirements
New IMO autonomous-ship regulatory framework
Technical Reference Standards & Frameworks
Depending on the assignment, PAMS technical assessments may reference applicable international maritime conventions, IMO codes and resolutions, statutory requirements, Classification Society rules, Flag State requirements, manufacturer specifications, and recognized industry marine-assurance frameworks.
Marine Technical Engineering & Compliance FAQ
What does PAMS provide as a technical consultancy?
PAMS provides independent marine surveying, technical engineering assessment, diagnostics, Root Cause Analysis, compliance verification, vetting readiness, offshore engineering support, and technical consultancy within the agreed scope of each assignment.
What is included in vessel condition evaluation?
Depending on the assignment, vessel condition evaluation can include structural, mechanical, machinery, electrical, equipment, maintenance, documentation, and operational assessment supported by evidence-based technical reporting.
Does PAMS perform Root Cause Analysis?
Yes. RCA assignments may include evidence collection, record review, failure-sequence reconstruction, maintenance-history analysis, immediate and underlying cause identification, contributing-factor assessment, and corrective-action recommendations.
How does PAMS support RightShip RISQ 3.2 readiness?
PAMS can assess technical condition, operational implementation, documentation, management-system evidence, high-risk areas, and the relationship between documented procedures and actual vessel practices.
How does PAMS support SIRE 2.0 readiness?
SIRE 2.0 readiness support can include technical condition, operational execution, human factors, documentation, digital evidence, and consistency between management-system requirements and onboard implementation.
Does PAMS provide TMSA assessment support?
Yes. PAMS provides independent TMSA assessment and improvement support covering management systems, risk management, leadership, incident investigation, human factors, contractor management, evidence review, and continual improvement.
Does PAMS inspect LSA and FFE equipment?
Yes. PAMS provides independent technical inspection and assessment of applicable life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, launching appliances, release gear, certification, testing status, condition, and operational readiness.
What changed in the LSA Code from 1 January 2026?
Amendments adopted by IMO resolution MSC.554(108) entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include provisions affecting lifejacket in-water performance and certain lifeboat and rescue-boat hook and release arrangements. Applicability depends on the relevant vessel and equipment circumstances.
What are the 2026 PFOS fire-fighting requirements?
Applicable SOLAS Chapter II-2 amendments prohibit the use or storage of extinguishing media containing PFOS. Ships constructed before 1 January 2026 are required to comply no later than the first survey on or after 1 January 2026, subject to the applicable statutory provisions.
Does every 2026 IMO amendment apply to every vessel?
No. Applicability depends on the wording and application provisions of the specific IMO instrument and may depend on vessel type, construction date, equipment installation or replacement date, Flag State requirements, Classification Society requirements, and statutory survey criteria.
What lifting equipment can PAMS assess?
Depending on scope, PAMS can assess cranes, derricks, cargo gear, davits, lifting appliances, loose lifting gear, wire ropes, rigging components, spreader beams, lifting frames, certification, testing, and associated technical records.
Can PAMS support FPSO, FSO and SPM projects?
Yes. PAMS provides independent technical consultancy for FPSOs, FSOs, SPM systems, CALM buoys, marine cargo hoses, offshore terminals, marine infrastructure, and related engineering assignments.
Can PAMS provide remote technical consultancy?
Yes. Remote assignments can include technical documentation review, compliance gap analysis, vetting readiness, digital evidence assessment, corrective-action review, and technical advisory support.
Can PAMS support Port State Control readiness?
Yes. Pre-PSC technical readiness assessments can identify deficiencies involving statutory compliance, safety equipment, firefighting systems, LSA arrangements, documentation, maintenance, and operational implementation within the agreed scope.
Does PAMS provide marine insurance and P&I technical support?
Yes. Independent technical support may include damage surveys, machinery failure investigation, cargo damage assessment, technical evidence documentation, repair review, Root Cause Analysis, and structured technical reporting.
What is covered by the MSC.552(108) Grain Code review?
Depending on the assignment, the review can include grain loading documentation, loading conditions, stability calculations, approved software or documentation, operational procedures, and compliance-gap identification associated with the applicable Grain Code requirements.
Does PAMS support technical due diligence?
Yes. PAMS provides independent technical due diligence for vessel acquisition, asset investment, financing, insurance, lifecycle planning, condition assessment, and technical risk evaluation.
Who can use PAMS technical consultancy services?
Shipowners, ship managers, operators, charterers, insurers, P&I interests, vessel buyers, financiers, offshore asset owners, terminals, and other maritime stakeholders can engage PAMS for technical assignments within the agreed scope.
Strictly Independent Technical Consultancy
PAMS does not operate as a ship agency and does not provide ship agency, husbandry, bunker-call, crewing, recruitment, or staffing services.
Our role is technical and advisory: to provide objective findings, engineering analysis, evidence-based recommendations, and technical decision support within the agreed scope of each assignment.
Technical Assessment Notice
The services described on this page represent the technical consultancy capabilities that may be provided by PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services. The exact scope of each inspection, engineering assessment, audit, diagnostic investigation, compliance review, Root Cause Analysis, or consultancy assignment is determined on a project-by-project basis according to vessel type, asset condition, location, accessibility, available information, applicable statutory and classification requirements, client objectives, and the agreed scope of work.
Technical consultancy does not replace statutory inspections, Classification Society surveys, Flag State requirements, certification, specialist examinations, or other legally required inspections where such activities are required by the applicable authority or instrument.
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