Marine Warranty Surveyor (CHINA)

Rina is currently recruiting MWS

The Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) will provide independent technical review, survey, verification and approval activities associated with the fabrication, handling, load-out, transportation, lifting, installation and integration of approximately 65 FPSO major units, comprising:21 Topside Modules44 Hull BlocksKey ResponsibilitiesThe MWS shall, as applicable:Review engineering documentation and procedures associated with the load-out, transportation, lifting, positioning and integration of FPSO topside modules and hull blocks.Review lifting studies, rigging arrangements, lifting points/padeyes, crane configurations and operational limits applicable to major lifts.Review load-out and load-in procedures, including SPMT arrangements, temporary supports, quay/interface conditions, ballasting and stability requirements.Review marine transportation arrangements, including grillage, seafastening, vessel/barge suitability, stability and transportation analyses.Review towing and mooring arrangements, where applicable.Review weather criteria and environmental limitations applicable to marine operations.Attend relevant readiness reviews, risk assessments and pre-operation meetings.Carry out site inspections prior to critical operations to confirm compliance with approved documentation.Witness critical marine operations including, as applicable, load-out, lifting, transportation, positioning and installation/integration activities.Verify closure of MWS comments, recommendations and conditions prior to commencement of the relevant operation.Issue the applicable MWS Certificates/Statements of Approval when the operation satisfies the established acceptance criteria.Prepare survey reports and records documenting attendance, observations, outstanding items and approval status.Coordinate with the Client, EPC/yard teams, transport contractors, heavy-lift contractors, vessel/barge operators and engineering disciplines while maintaining the independence of the MWS function.Required Experience and CompetenceThe proposed Surveyor should demonstrate:Degree or recognized professional qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline.Significant experience in Marine Warranty Survey activities for FPSO, FLNG, offshore platform or comparable major offshore construction projects.Demonstrable experience with heavy lifts, module load-out/load-in, marine transportation, seafastening, SPMT operations and installation/integration of large offshore structures.Relevant experience in FPSO topside modules and/or hull-block construction and integration.Ability to review lifting, transportation, stability, ballasting, seafastening and other marine-operation engineering documentation.Appropriate SOMWS accreditation or equivalent demonstrated competency, supported by documented qualifications, relevant experience and formal internal competency assessment/approval