RORO and PCTC
Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) and Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessel operations require comprehensive expertise owing to the complex dynamics involved in transporting vehicles, trucks, heavy machinery, and rolling cargo.
Our experience and knowledge ensure effective cargo loading, stowage, and unloading operations. Recognizing the highly specialized nature of vehicle carriers, battery fires, and other related concerns, we routinely conduct various inspections and investigations to identify risks and failures.
Cargo Securing and Lashing
Poor securing practices significantly increase the risks of cargo shifting, damage, and loss at sea. Our consultants provide assessments, oversight, and verification of lashing systems and surveys incorporating best practices in accordance with international regulations, ensuring lashing materials, securing points, and procedures meet or exceed global standards, significantly reducing operational and insurance risks.
Stability and Structural Integrity Management
Stability challenges are inherent in RORO and PCTC vessels due to their unique design, high decks, and substantial cargo variability. This requires rigorous stability analysis and vessel assessments, including evaluation of trim, heel, GM, and cargo distribution.
Comprehensive Risk Management and Mitigation
We proactively address common operational risks associated with RORO/PCTC operations:
- Cargo shifting and damage: Detailed lashing and securing audits and training programs.
- Stability and structural failures: Robust stability analysis, vessel inspections, and guidance on cargo stowage.
- Windage and maneuverability: Post-incident verification and assessment of voyage planning, weather routing, and navigational data reconstruction to assess the incident and losses.