1. Offshore Maritime TechnicalOffshore Maritime Technical
Engineering Safety & ClaimsEngineering Safety & Claims
Investigation and FailureInvestigation and Failure
Inspection:Inspection:
Nature and CausesNature and Causes
UNI training courses are thoroughly researched and carefully structured to provide practical
and exclusive training applicable to your organisation.
Benefits include:
• Thorough and customised programmes to address current market concerns
• Illustrations of real life case studies
• Comprehensive course documentation
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CAPITALIZE on expert knowledge to gain valuable
knowledge on these vital issues:
MASTER the strategies necessary for effective marine engineering and safety
incident investigation management.
EQUIP Lead individuals and response teams with techniques, procedures
and resources to manage technical engineering investigations in a maritime
environment.
EDUCATE your team to GET THE EVIDENCE BASED, FACTUALLY CORRECT
ANSWERS YOU NEED IN TIMES OF CRITCAL INCIDENTS
LEARN the real value to your business of physical and documentary evidence
regarding marine insurance claims
MANAGE response to crisis events through clear, defined and concise lines of
investigation, responsibility, communication and action
ENSURE compliance to legislation and audit requirements to maintain business
continuity
PROTECT your business image by avoiding serious disastrous and hazardous
accidents and effective marine engineering investigation techniques
BE RESOURCED with the key, reliable and accurate technical information that
allows you to make better more informed business decisions
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An in-depth and practical workshop which gives you insights into
the technical approaches to critical maritime engineering incident
investigation, analysis and formal procedures, with special
emphasis on Cargo Condensation, Ship Fire, Ship Machinery and
Collision
22nd - 24th April 2014 • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Course Facilitator:
James Gardiner
MEngTech, DipMarSur, MEng
NavArch M.S.I.C
Marine Engineering Surveyor
and Consultant, Senior Lecturer
for Offshore Marine Safety and
Investigation
Maritime Consultants Australia
Pty Ltd
His expertise includes:
• Ship machinery failure investigation,
propulsion and component integrity
and failure
• Vessel survey IMO safety compliance
• G.A marine insurance claims
• Cargo handling equipment
• Maritime occupational health and
safety
• Vessel statutory surveys and audits

2. DAY 1 | 22nd April 2014
dAgenda
Workshop Overview
Led by a highly experienced Marine Engineering Investigative
facilitator for both foreign flagged statutory bodies and Marine
Insurers & Underwriters worldwide, this course provides delegates
an in-depth understanding of the technical approaches to critical
maritime engineering incident investigation, analysis and formal
procedures required when confronted with maritime incidents and
significant marine losses including cargo, ship fire, ship machinery
and collision.
The course demonstrates the current ineffectiveness and cost
to businesses that do not equip themselves with the technical
procedures and resources to manage critical engineering incidents
and investigations in a maritime environment. The content of
the course is designed with maritime organizations, insurers
and government agencies in mind. Participants will be taken
through the technical detail and aspects of investigating marine
engineering critical incident investigation. It is management
collectively and all personnel individually to prevent accidents,
and provide efficiencies, effective incident management and fact
finding solutions. So, the primary emphasis of this course is on
both preventative and reactive measures.
Aspects of foreign going vessels are covered in detail with regards
to what should be looked for, what standards are expected, and
the appropriate action recommended to correct anything found.
To complement this, ‘Fire Causes and Investigation’ including:
Points of Origin and The Science of Fire are introduced to improve
participants’ grasp of vessel safety and quality standards.
The trainer will use factual case studies and exercises along the
way to cement participants’ newly-acquired skills and help them
apply to real situations. Equally as important, a look at the mindset
of the investigator is given through the discussion of inspection
reports, thus giving participants an additional boost in anticipating
potential problems and correcting them beforehand.
The very nature of human activity dictates that, regardless
of precautions, emergencies can and will occur at any time
especially in the high risk offshore maritime sector. However,
risk, loss and damage resulting from such emergencies can be
minimized through appropriate preparation of crisis management,
emergency response planning and thorough investigation.
SECTION 1 – INITIAL INCIDENT ASSESSMENT
Initial investigation
Is an investigation sought
Initial assessment of available evidence
Meeting with interested parties
Managing the investigation
SECTION 2 – INCIDENT MANAGEMENT, EVIDENCE AND
PREPARATION
Evidence
Physical evidence
Human evidence
Managing the analysis
Format of the report
The actual report
Managing the release of information to interested parties
Ship owners and lawyers
Press and media
Witnesses and interviews
Collecting human evidence
Witnesses
Conducting interviews and obtaining statements
Preparing for interviews
Use of an interpreter
SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The value of Physical evidence
Collecting physical evidence
Documenting physical evidence
Sketches and maps
Photographing video
Inspecting physical evidence
Removing physical evidence
SECTION 4 – DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Collecting documentary evidence
International safety management systems
Preserving and controlling evidence
Plans log and lists
Certificates, Chats, logbooks, and other records
Objectives of human factors and investigation
CASE STUDY 1. Marine Engineering Incident (Barge and
Cargo Loss West Australian Seaboard)
Attendees will be shown photographic, media coverage and
documentary material from an actual critical maritime safety,
engineering and environmental incident in 2013.
The Case Study reflects upon the issues involved, and
demonstrates the current ineffectiveness and cost to businesses
that do not equip themselves with the technical procedures and
resources to manage engineering investigations in a maritime
environment. Lessons learnt exercise.
Program Schedule
(Day 1 - Day 3)
08:30 Registration
09:00 Morning Session Begins
10:40 - 11:00 Refreshments & Networking Break
12:45 Luncheon
14:00 Afternoon Session begins
15:30 - 15:50 Refreshments & Networking Break
17:00 Course Ends
PRE-COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE
To ensure that you gain maximum value from this course, a detailed
questionnaire will be forwarded to you upon registration to establish
your exact training needs and issues of concern. Your completed
questionnaire will be analysed by the course trainer prior to the event
and addressed during the event. You will receive a comprehensive
set of course documentation to enable you to digest the subject
matter in your own time.
In-House Training
Cost effective In-house courses, tailored specifically to your
organisation’s needs, can be arranged at your preferred location and
time. If you would like to discuss further, please contact our In-house
division at iht@unistrategic.com.

3. DAY 2 | 23rd April 2014
SECTION 5 – HUMAN FACTORS AND INSPECTION
CHECKLISTS
Human factors and investigating
Gathering human factors and information
Sources of human factors and information
Checklists for surveyors’ various types of incidents
Grounding
Stability
Personal injury
Collisions
Fire
SECTION 6 – PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY INSPECTIONS
Preparation for a P&I condition survey
Survey requirements
Vessel particulars
Documentary certificates
Condition of vessels hull and machinery
Defects and efficiency
Photographs
Structural condition surveys
Condition pre-purchase survey requirements
Survey procedures
Paramount information for prospective buyers
Special instructions and requirements
Survey formats
SECTION 7 – CARGO CONDENSATION LOSS
Technical claims cargo
Condensation shipping containers
Outlining definition of condensation; Relative humidity
Dew point temperature
Types of condensation in shipping and causes of
condensation
Incidents and minimising container and cargo condensation
Physics and chemistry in terms of condensation
What causes it
What is relative humidity
Sources of water vapour; Temperature differences
Pathways for the migration of water vapour
Damage as a result of condensation
Why some goods tend to suffer damage without
condensation
CASE STUDY 2. MS Costa Concordia – Fatality Collision
(Grounding)
Delegates will work in groups to;
Based upon information gained during Section 1-7, attendees
are to investigate the reasons for a Foreign Going Cruise
Ship Class incident the MS Costa Concordia.
They are to perform an evaluation and outline an initial
investigative response plan. To include relevant questions
and enquiries to be conducted at scene, evidence to be
obtained and protocols to adhere to.
They are then to reflect upon what lines of enquiry should be
undertaken after the initial investigative response over the
following days and weeks.
DAY 3 | 24th April 2014
SECTION 8 –FIRE CAUSES: INSPECTION AND
INVESTIGATION
Accidental causes a fire on board ships
Classification of fire causes
Chemical sources , material subject to spontaneous ignition -
ships
Materials, cargo, electrical heat energy
Faulty electric circuits and equipment, replacement parts.
Fuses, exposed lights by the type.
Fixtures, motors and engine rooms leaks in fuel Systems.
Welding in burning operations and other energy sources.
Housekeeping
Mechanical energy
Smoking
Liquids and gases
Electrical wiring malfunctions
SECTION 9 – FIRE SCENE: POINTS OF ORIGIN AND THE
SCIENCE OF FIRE
Fire investigator safety
Fire scene hazards
Investigation priorities upon arrival
Science of smoke and fuel
Determining the point of origin
Reconstruction of fire
Documentation, sketches, sketching systems plotting methods
photographs summary
SECTION 10 - OPEN DISCUSSIONAND CLOSING PRACTICAL
SESSION
AMSA Maritime Protocols in Australian Waters
Why You Should Attend
Thorough Marine Engineering Incident investigation will provide
you a powerful tool which not only prevents your organization
from significant losses, damages and personal injuries, and also
protects business continuity, corporate reputation and image.
This 3-day Masterclass will provide participants with technical
approaches to critical maritime engineering incident investigation,
analysis and formal procedures required when confronted with
maritime incidents and significant marine losses including cargo,
ship fire, ship Machinery and collision. The course encompasses
tools and procedures that can be utilized both in preventative and
reactive circumstances.
It will equip individuals and response teams with procedures
and resources to manage and thoroughly investigate disastrous,
hazardous and costly marine safety engineering incidents and
maritime insurance claims.
Beginning with Initial Incident Investigative Assessments and
Management, Evidence - both physical and documentary, human
factors, witnesses, interviews, and managing the press and media,
the course will then move into the technical forensic analysis
of Pre-purchase Ship Inspection Surveys and Forensic Fire
Investigation in maritime environments including Points of Origin
and the ‘Science of Fire’ aboard ships. Participants will also have
the opportunity to learn the primary and strategic investigative
management practices and explore them in depth through hands
on exercises.

4. About the course facilitator
With over 25 years of experience in Marine Engineering
critical incident investigation and safety to both Statutory
Government bodies, Coronial Inquests and marine Insurers
worldwide, James has been the leading provider of
independent Bulk Carrier ,Ro Ro, Combo Heavy lift, Cruise
Liner Class - commercial shipping and commercial vessel
Marine Engineering, Marine Surveying, and Inspection/
Examiner to the Maritime /Shipping Industry in Australia,
Asia, and to European and Australia Government Maritime
Agencies.
His expertise features strongly in matters involving ship
machinery failure investigation, propulsion and component
integrity and failure, vessel survey IMO safety compliance,
G.A marine insurance claims, cargo handling equipment,
maritime occupational health and safety, and vessel statutory
surveys and audits.
From a marine engineering perspective, James has worked
aboard a large variety of vessel classes including: Multi-
Purpose Self loaders, Ro-Ro, Cruise liner Class, Panamax,
Container and Combo -Heavy lift Ships. His previous
experience also includes Technical Engineering Inspections of
existing ships as per Class, Statutory and International codes.
Compliance of Class, Standards, and Flag State Survey
reports included: Dry Cargo, Self Loaders Ro--Ro, Heavy Lift,
Container, Cruise Ship Class, Bulk Carrier and Multi- purpose
vessels. His experience also includes Forensic Engineering
Material and Component Surveying, Technical Inspection
of ship maintenance periods and preparation of vessels for
periodical surveys.
James is currently consulting to, and is statutory appointed
by European National Flag States and Australian Regulatory
bodies as a Marine Engineering Survey Inspector/Examiner
for all Australian waters.
He has a proven record in both Statutory Maritime Commercial
Shipping and Vessel Mechanical Engineering & Surveying
experience, having completed over 130 separate maritime
engineering/safety investigations and surveys, assisting
formal Prosecutions and Inquests on behalf of European and
Australian Government Maritime bodies, and State Police
Forces. James is also a former member of the Victorian
Police Force.
James has provided his services to Maritime Insurers/
Underwriters and Flag State Marine Safety Agencies
worldwide, and the projects he has done include:
Who Should Attend
Consulting Marine Safety HSE Engineer - Risk Management
(Port and Vessel Operations) all IMO Bulk Carrier-Ro Ro-
Cruise Liner Class
Damage survey, warranty and insurance investigation in
Taiwan for TMS Global Survey Services Ltd in Taiwan
Inspection Expediting Testing QA/QC Marine Survey &
Certificate in Vietnam
Pre-purchase Marine Engineering and vessel surveyor - Bulk
carrier Class and Ro Ro Classification and pre-purchase
ship surveys for Hong Kong, Korea and South East Asia
clientele
IMCS Marine and Cargo surveyors in China for some China
companies, i.e. China Marine Survey Co., Ltd (CMS),
East China Adjusters & Surveyors, and China Shipping
Container Lines
Provide offshore maritime safety and investigation training
to Southeast Asia and U.K. multinational clients based in
Australia
Australian Flag and Commercial Vessel State Government
Registered– Maritime Inspector/Examiner – Fire, Close
Quarters and Collisions
European National Flag State - Marine Engineering Inspector
(All Australian Waters and Territories). Panamax and Cruise
Liner Class (Carnival Fleet)
Chevron Gorgon LNG Project – [OMSA Offshore Marine
Service Alliance] – Barrow Island (W.A) Marine Engineering
Investigations/Marine Safety Compliance procedures
Port of Melbourne Corporation – [Marine Safety Compliance]
Channel Deepening and Dredging Project (AUS)
Consulting Cruise Liner Class IMO Classification and
Engineering Inspection Surveyor – Foreign Flagged
Transport Bureau’s all Australian Waters
Consulting International and local Maritime Insurers and
Ship Underwriters including Lloyds London (U.K) Registered
Shipping Agents and XChanging Shipping Agents– London
(U.K)
International freight forwarders, Ship owners and Charterers
(AUS) – Freight Container Inspections/ Cargo Claims OT,
Flat Rack, OOG, and Reefer; All Australian Ports
Shipping and transport logistic providers - Australian
Maritime Complex (Henderson, AUS)
Portainer Crane Inspection and annual Survey inspections/
discharges- [DP World Port of Fremantle]
Wharf Conditions Inspection and Assessments for
International and local stevedores – Patrick Stevedores
Statutory marine safety agencies (AUS, EU Flag States,
IMO and USL)
International and local importers and exporters – Global
Surveyors (Taiwan and Japan)
All Commercial Vessel Insurers and Underwriters
Ship Superintendants
Ship/Barges/Tug Owners
On Board Chief Engineers and Captains/Pilots -
Personnel
Maritime Safety Departments and Government Agencies
Cargo Underwriters
Cruise Ship Class and Foreign Going Safety Officers
Break Bulk Cargo/Cruise Ship and Bulk Carrier firms
Port Authorities - CEOs/ Superintendants/Health and
Safety Professionals
Maritime Industry CEO/MDs
Maritime O.H& S personnel
Maritime Law Specialists and Firms
Freight Forwarders Cargo - Marine
All Cargo and Insurance Brokers
Fleet Supervisors
Forensic Engineers and Investigators
Port and Ship Maritime Critical/Major Incident Controllers
and Management
Marine Claims Managers and Executives
Containerised Freight and Logistics Providers
Professional Marine Investigators and Consultants
Maritime Emergency Response Staff
Environmental Protection Agencies - Marine Environmental
Investigators/Officers
Risk Managers