A Marine Surveying Company with 30+ years of experience in the maritime industry
ABOUT JOHN DALY
John Daly is an accomplished Marine Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry. John spent over 28 years as a shipboard engineer after graduating from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 1982. Possessing experience as an operating engineer, he has been responsible for a variety of steam and motor propulsion plants and electrical and auxiliary systems on various types of merchant vessels including: Combination Container Ro- Ro’s, Oil and Chemical Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Break Bulk and Passenger Vessels. As Chief Engineer from 1991 through 2010, John headed the operation, maintenance and repair; regulatory compliance; logistics and purchasing on board various merchant vessels. John has extensive training and experience in marine safety systems and programs. As a Marine Surveyor he has conducted investigations into losses of propulsion, engine casualties and accidents and injuries. He has also represented P&I Counsel on behalf of owners and provided expert testimony on behalf of the U.S. DOJ and vessel owners.
OUR SERVICES
We serve the U.S. East, West and Gulf coasts, Hawaii, Alaska and the World.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service to Hull and Machinery Underwriters, P&I Clubs, Ship or Cargo Owners or Underwriters, Ship Repairers or other legitimate Third Party interests. We are available to effect surveys and provide service on a 24/7 basis.
MACHINERY
FAILURES
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All types of prime movers
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Steering gears
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Boilers
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Pumps, fans and motors
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Electrical plant
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Hydraulic systems
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Cargo handling gear including cranes and conveyors
REGULATORY
MATTERS
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MARPOL Annex VI- Alleged illegal exhaust emissions
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MARPOL Annex I- Alleged illegal discharge of oil
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Defective or abused separator equipment
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Structural deficiencies
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Propulsion or steering deficiencies
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Liaison with Classification Authorities
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Liaison with Flag State Authorities
PERILS OF
THE SEA
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Adverse (Heavy) Weather
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Fire
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Collision and Allision incidents
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Grounding
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Sinking
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Explosion
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Flooding
OTHER FIELDS
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Investigations into the cause of the loss or damage.
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Salvage operations
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Wreck removal operations
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P&I Acceptance and Condition surveys
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Pre-Purchase Condition surveys