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TENDERS & CONTRACTS
It is vitally important that tender and contract documents are
properly prepared to ensure that as far as possible no problems will
arise which might for instance result in subsequent escalation of
costs during build or the tender being protested as null and void by
any company tendering. DMC&A are able to advise on or undertake the
drafting of these documents. Most clients find the detailed
technical analysis of tenders difficult to comprehend without
professional advice. In the case of Government and Local Authority
clients it is vitally important to safe guard public money that the
assessment of tenders is carried out professionally. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
It is only by carefully preparing a detailed specification that a
vessel can be built to meet the requirements of the Client. Without
professional advice at this stage, not only may the vessel finally
built be unsuitable for the purposes intended, but the costs
resulting from variations at later stages can be excessive. Past
experience shows that a more satisfactory vessel is achieved with
our input on the specification stage of contract |
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MCA CODES OF PRACTICE
DMC&A can undertake
certification of vessels to the MCA Small Craft Code and advise on
code-related matters. Documents required such as stability
books or structural assessments can be prepared. We are also
employed to advise on vessels greater than 24m load line length, to
meet the various MCA requirements. |
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STABILITY ASSESSMENTS
DMC&A has carried out many stability assessments both for stability
information books and analysing particular problems including
dynamic stability of fast vessels. We can provide on-site analysis
when circumstances require, such as during salvage operations. |
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STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENTS
DMC&A has long been
involved in assessing and designing vessel structures and is able to
analyse and report on a structure whether steel, aluminium alloy or
GRP/FRP and occasionally wood. We can analyse the likely
performance and compare it to the applicable standards. |
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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
If a vessel does not perform as desired either in speed, seakeeping
characteristics, or other areas, DMC&A can analyse the problem and
make recommendations on rectifications or improvements. The most
frequently requested analysis is to specify an improved propeller
design on vessels not achieving the desired speed. We frequently
attend trials of new vessels and to advise on performance. From time
to time disputes arise on vessel performance and an independent
assessment of this or attendance to record the performance of the
vessel for future information for the Master or Owners is vital. |
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ADVICE ON VESSEL SUITABILITY
Prior to purchasing a vessel, a client may require advice on the
type of vessel suitable for their requirements. An analysis of the
clients' particular requirements can be undertaken by DMC&A together
with research of the market, resulting in suggestions of the types
of vessels which might be contemplated to meet the particular
requirements. |
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OPERATIONS PLANNING
Whether planning a new operation or reassessing/restructuring an
existing service, DMC&A can assist in making the most advantageous
decisions by assessing significant factors such as safety and risks,
efficiency, maintainability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. |
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