Services
Safeguard Marine specializes in conducting risk mitigation research from a maritime perspective. This includes providing services to two major groups: ports and pilot groups. All research can include various scopes of work and methods to fit our client’s needs.
Research areas for ports include:
Port of possible refuge (PPOR) feasibility
US Army Core 404 and 408 permitting processes
Waterway suitability assessments (WSA)
Pilot familiarization
Feasibility level research for ports and waterways
Research areas for pilot groups include:
Rate cases
Pilot dispatch analysis
Fatigue analysis
RISK MITIGATION RESEARCH METHODS
Ship simulations are conducted anywhere a ship simulator uses local pilots and captains. During the simulation, the process is observed and recorded, and after completion of the simulation, a qualitative risk analysis interview is conducted. This can also include a quantitative analysis, depending on the purpose and scope of the project. The data are used to identify potential risks and assess their severity.
Interviews with local subject experts and stakeholders to identify maritime risks and gather information about ships, ports, and environmental conditions. We use this information to inform our reports and develop specific ship maneuvers for simulation. It helps us establish the probability, severity, and exposure for risk assessments.
Focus groups with the client(s), stakeholders, pilots, and captains (who may have taken part in interviews or simulations) to present the study results and develop recommendations for mitigating risks.
Reports include the purpose, scope, methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Preliminary reports can be provided, discussing any part of this research or a final report capturing the entire process. In addition, appendixes can be provided, including the interview protocols, risk analysis simulation interviews, screenshots of ship maneuvers during simulations, and focus group questions, presentation, and discussion notes.
