Materials for examination
We first agree what is needed. Preserve the originals and the history of how copies were obtained.
What to send with your initial enquiry
Describe the object and the disputed issue, the purpose of the examination, and the object’s location and availability. A description and a few relevant documents are usually sufficient for an initial assessment.
The list depends on the type of examination
- Vessel documentation
- Drawings and repair diagrams
- Inspection records
- Photographs and damage history
- Data sheets and manuals
- Operating logs
- Repair and defect assessment records
- Operating condition and failure data
- Diagrams and specifications
- Equipment manuals
- Installation and inspection records
- Fault logs
- Contract and repair schedule
- Working drawings
- As-built documents
- Inspection and test records
- Contract or draft terms
- Equipment inventory
- Vessel documents
- Previous inspection records
- Logs and records
- Original navigation files
- Meteorological and hydrological information
- Photographs and video
- Complete document
- Questions posed
- Vessel documentation
- Cited sources and comments
Submitting files
Attach materials to the enquiry form. When you select files, a separate confirmation of the terms for submitting them appears. Originals, samples and documents containing sensitive information are submitted under arrangements agreed in advance.
Let’s discuss your task
Describe the situation and the materials you have. We will agree the questions, scope of work and format of the result.