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Global Marine Solutions
GMS

Maritime services

Integrated technical and operational support for complex maritime operations.

Integrated maritime support

More than individual services. Operational control across the maritime chain.

GMS connects technical criteria, independent oversight, coordination and reporting around the complete operation. Each capability can be engaged independently or combined through one technical and operational point of contact.

Operational support

Marine Operations

Direct technical and operational support before, during and after complex vessel and cargo operations.

  • Port Captain: loading and discharge supervision
  • Breakbulk, project, oversized and industrial cargo
  • Marine superintendency and on-site technical attendance

Cargo operations

Port Captain

Client-side operational representation and supervision for loading, discharge and complex ship-shore cargo interfaces.

  • Pre-operation readiness and interface review
  • Loading and discharge supervision
  • Project cargo, breakbulk, heavy and oversized units

Technical operations

Marine Superintendency

Temporary technical and operational reinforcement for vessel attendance, repairs, contractors and multi-party execution.

  • Vessel attendance and technical condition follow-up
  • Maintenance, repair and contractor coordination
  • Operational readiness and work-progress monitoring

Specialist cargo

Project Cargo

Integrated technical and operational support for breakbulk, heavy, oversized and industrial cargo movements.

  • Breakbulk, heavy, oversized and industrial cargo
  • Machinery, steel products and non-standard units
  • Cargo condition, transport, storage and packing surveys

Independent oversight

Marine Surveying & Investigation

Independent observation, accurate documentation and technical assessment for vessels, cargo and incidents.

  • Pre-shipment and cargo condition surveys
  • Loading, discharge and damage surveys
  • Vessel condition and hold condition surveys

Applied engineering

Naval Engineering & Operational Planning

Engineering applied to the practical execution of maritime, lifting and cargo operations.

  • Method of Statement (MOS)
  • Cargo planning and stowage plans
  • Lashing and securing plans

Critical operations

Marine Warranty Survey

Independent technical review and oversight for critical marine transportation, heavy lift and project cargo operations.

  • Technical documentation and vessel suitability review within scope
  • Cargo condition and suitability observations
  • Lifting, stowage, lashing and securing arrangements

Integrated cargo movement

Logistics Coordination & Sea Forwarding

One technical and operational point of contact for complex maritime and multimodal cargo movements.

  • Maritime, multimodal, project cargo and breakbulk logistics
  • Port, terminal, agent and shipping line coordination
  • Forwarder, transport provider and supplier coordination

Technical incident support

Claims, Risk & Technical Support

Technical investigation, evidence and reporting support when cargo or maritime operations are affected.

  • Marine claims support and damage assessment
  • Technical investigation and incident documentation
  • Evidence gathering and photographic documentation

Coordinated resources

Complementary Operational Services

Every operation is different.

Beyond our core technical and operational services, GMS can coordinate additional maritime, port, logistics and operational requirements that may arise before, during or after an operation.

Through our international network of trusted professionals, suppliers and specialized service providers, we can assess the client's requirements, identify appropriate resources and coordinate their execution through a single operational point of contact.

From routine port requirements to non-standard operational needs, our role is to help the client find and coordinate the solution required for the operation.

Examples of services we can coordinate

Including but not limited to:

  • Hold cleaning and cargo hold preparation
  • Lashing / securing teams
  • Lashing and securing materials
  • Dunnage / timber
  • Slings and operational materials
  • Specialized stevedoring support
  • Port equipment and auxiliary means
  • Local transportation
  • Specialized technical suppliers
  • Minor operational or technical assistance
  • Port services
  • Cargo preparation
  • Operational supplies
  • Other maritime or logistics requirements

Need something not listed here?

Tell us what the operation requires and we will assess how GMS can coordinate the appropriate solution. Contact GMS

In the field

Real operations. Real technical presence.

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GMS personnel during work inside a vessel cargo hold
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