INC Nautical Services

Maximize Value & Minimize Risk with INC Nautical

INC Nautical attends Crude Oil, Chemical, Gas (LPG and LNG) and Product vessels on a regular basis in a variety of functions. Loss control solutions are a natural part of oil vessel preparedness. INC Nautical has the array of services needed to ensure you are able to maximize value and minimize risk.

Cargo Loss Control & Expediting

Closely following API/EI standards, INC Nautical will help by maximizing value and minimizing risk through our Loss Control and Expediting services.

Marine Advisor and Cargo Operations Management

INC Nautical is experienced in assisting in all aspects of your safety and marine pollution cargo operations.

Vessel Operations Management (including attendance and evaluation)

Either on passage or at a location, INC Nautical is able to assist in detailed surveys and evaluations of the vessel.

Specialized Cargo Blending

INC Nautical is able to help with the most cost effective in line, in tank or in cargo blending programs.

Incident Investigations

The INC Nautical team will work with all parties to ensure honest and thorough results of any cargo incident investigation.

Vetting Surveys

According to the latest IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, OCIMIF, ICS, and ISM standards, allow INC Nautical to handle your vetting surveys.

Pre-Charter Inspection

It is critical to make sure the vessel is inspected and safe for transit. INC has experienced personnel ready to help you and your investment.

Vessel Safety and Pollution Risk Inspection

Safety is our top priority. INC Nautical experts are able to inspect and assess your vessels to the most current IMO, SOLAS, and U.S. Coast Guard requirements.

Terminal Operations, Storage and Inventory Management

Every terminal has specific needs and management tactics. INC Nautical will add value by reducing contamination, waste, and loss through monitoring the inventory and operational systems.

Draft and Bunker Surveys

Whether needing a survey from a bunker purchase or bulk cargo measurement, all surveys are performed according to API/EI standards.

R. O. B. Inspections

After cargo liquid transfer, we will ensure exact ROB measurements are taken properly according to API/EI standards to maximize value and minimize risk.

Assistance with Cargo Insurance Claims and Demurrage

INC Nautical is prepared to help gather and prepare any potential demurrage claims.

Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer (Lightering) operations

Our team is prepared to help you with the most efficient way to handle your ship to ship transfer while reducing the ROB risk and mitigate any water concerns.

Marine Expert Witness Services

With INC Nautical experts on-site, expert witness services are available when needed.

Vessel Technical Inspection

As part of OCIMF requirements, every vessel needs a 6-month Technical Audit/Inspection. This can be provided by a team of our expert Chief Engineers and Master Mariners located throughout the United States.

Vessel Condition Survey

Our team of professionals can help assessing the condition of your vessel and generate a comprehensive report in terms of Housekeeping, Hull and Machinery condition, Class Status, Crew Matrix and overall management level onboard.

Vessel Pre-Purchase Inspection

In order to facilitate in the decision making for ship owners, we provide expertise and will do a thorough inspection and produce a detailed pictorial report highlighting the general condition, class status, validity of different certificates, condition of class, ballast tank coating condition, tonnage and health of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.