Towing Vessel Services - ABS Consulting
Towing Vessel Services - ABS Consulting
Towing Vessel Services - ABS Consulting
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<strong>Towing</strong> <strong>Vessel</strong> <strong>Services</strong>
<strong>Towing</strong> <strong>Vessel</strong> <strong>Services</strong>As a full-service provider to the entire towing vessel industry, <strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> offersassistance to clients looking to navigate through regulatory requirements andsubsequent implementation issues. This will include specific navigation, fire-fighting,electrical and machinery requirements for new and existing towing vessels, a safetymanagement system and procedures for obtaining certificates. We’ll help yourcompany meet and exceed standards and stay at the forefront of the competitivetowing industry.Safety ManagementFrom equipment failures to operational hazards and maintenance troubles, safety issues abound fortowing vessels. To add to that, the variety of towing vessels in terms of size, horsepower and operations istremendous, and managing safety risks for an entire fleet of such ships can be difficult.Using a systematic approach toward safety, organizational structure, policies and procedures, <strong>ABS</strong><strong>Consulting</strong> can help your organization implement a successful <strong>Towing</strong> Safety Management System(TSMS) across your fleet. Benefits of an effective TSMS include:• Mitigate and understand potential risks• Grow a successful safety and environmentally conscious culture• Implement policies and procedures for operating vesselsAudits and InspectionMaintaining individual vessels, an entire fleet or even new construction necessitates audits andinspections to verify that all ships meet any current and upcoming regulatory requirements.<strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> has extensive experience in providing third-party auditing and inspection servicesfor existing fleets and new construction. This includes damage assessment, dry docking services anddesign review.Asset Management and Maintenance SchedulesWithout proper maintenance plans in place, even the most compliant vessel or fleet will not remain so forlong. <strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> has mechanisms in place to assist owners, operators and managers in meeting therequirements of a world class maintenance program, including software programs to identify and trackassets, maintenance of engineering equipment, supply chain requirements and more, in order to makesure that your fleet is maintained to applicable industry and other related standards.With maintenance programs, one size does not fit all. The <strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> approach expands on what isworking and enhances or adds practices, techniques and technologies to accelerate gains and improveyour return on investment.• Asset Management Master Planning• Maintenance Best Practice Implementation• Business Process Review/Redesign• Reliability Engineering
Withmaintenanceprograms,one size doesnot fit all.• Equipment Asset Master List• Asset Criticality• Preventive Maintenance Optimization• Condition Based Maintenance• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Programdevelopment• Data Standards and Asset Data Collection• Spare Parts Optimization and Bills of Material• Planning and Scheduling• Key Performance IndicatorsTraining ProgramsHighly trained and experienced personnel are at the heart of every successful operation. <strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> has theexpertise to assist your company with development and implementation of training regimes that will build youremployees’ skills and understanding of the regulations, requirements and challenges facing towing vessels.Training courses cover topics that include risk management, environmental compliance, auditing/plan developmentand more. <strong>ABS</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> will assist you and your personnel along every step to provide a smooth implementationprocess.Specific courses and topics include:• Customizable, company-specific and deployable training• In-house training• Auditing• Lead auditor course• International Safety Management (ISM)• International Security Act (ISPS)/Maritime Security Act (MTSA)
Safety, Risk, Integrity andPerformance ManagementWill your towing vessels benefit from a proper <strong>Towing</strong> SafetyManagement System to avoid problems like EQUIPMENTFAILURE, OPERATIONAL HAZARDS and MAINTENANCE WOES?Can Auditing and Inspection<strong>Services</strong> help your ships meet currentand future REGULATIONS?Is your <strong>Towing</strong> Fleet missing proper MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES?Do your personnel require Vital Trainingon REGULATIONS AND CHALLENGES facingtoday’s towing vessels?Headquarters16855 Northchase DriveHouston, TX 77060E-mail: info@absconsulting.comTel: 281 673 2800 • Fax: 281 673 2950SingaporeTel: 65 6270-8663Athens, GreeceTel: 30 210 944 1016LondonTel: 44 (0) 20 7377 4522Rio de JanerioTel: 55 21 3232 1740US LocationsArlington, VA • Austin, TX • Charleston, SC • Highlands Ranch, CO • Glen Burnie, MDHackensack, NJ • Highlands Ranch, CO • Houston, TX • Irvine, CA • Knoxville, TNNew London, CT • Oakland, CA • Ridgefield, CT • Rockville, MD • Salt Lake City, UTSan Antonio, TX • St. Louis, MOWorldwide LocationsAustralia • Brazil • Bulgaria • Chile • China • Colombia • Germany • GreeceIndia • Indonesia • Italy • Japan • Korea • Kuwait • Malaysia • MexicoThe Netherlands • Nigeria • Norway • Peru • The Philippines • QatarSaudi Arabia • Singapore • South Korea • Spain • Sweden • TaiwanThailand • U.A.E. • U.K. • Uruguay • Venezuelaabsconsulting.com© Copyright 2012 <strong>ABS</strong>G <strong>Consulting</strong> Inc. All rights reserved. 10/12
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