Welcome to AqualisBraemar LOC Group
AqualisBraemar LOC is a leading independent global marine, engineering and adjusting consultancy to the renewables, maritime, oil & gas and powers sectors, with over 60 offices across 39 countries worldwide and consisting of the following group companies.
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Surveys & Inspections
LOC is specialised in the surveys and inspections of all kinds of Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels with DP notations DP-1, DP-2 and DP-3. We have a track record of conducting work in accordance to IMO (International Maritime Organisation), Class Rules, IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) and MTS (Marine Technology Society) requirements and guidance.
DP Assessments To The Highest Industry Standard
With an active DP steering group led by the Group Technical Authority, Sen Abhayasinghe, we set the internal standard, assessment, training and qualification requirements across the Group. The steering committee establishes up to date templates that comply with the latest classification society rules and industry guidance. Our DP service line is integrated with a monitoring and control process to ensure that quality of our products is always maintained to the highest industry standard.


Which vessels require DP inspections?
The use of dynamic positioned (DP) vessels has increased significantly over recent years. These specialised vessels are often required for many different environments and operational conditions. These include medium to deep water drilling, accommodation, construction and removal operations, wind farm installations, subsea activities (divers and ROV operations), pipe and cable-lay operations, shuttle tankers, automated thruster assisted moorings and weathervane operations.

Through-life support for DP systems
LOC’s DP specialists provide a range of marine and engineering services providing technical support to DP and associated electrical systems throughout their lifecycle:
- Remote DP inspection (Annual trials & DP assurance)
- Concept, detailed design and construction supervision of ships (DP & Autonomous)
- Upgrade (DP-1 to DP-2, DP-2 to DP-3), including:
- Hybrid power systems for low carbon emission & OPEX savings
- Reconfiguration of vessels for fuel saving
- FMEA and FMECA
- DP, Pipelay, Cable Lay, Ballast, Crane and Drilling systems
- Windfarm installation and service vessels
- Operational Manual
- DP, POSMOOR
- Risk assessment of all the above system operations
- Expert witness of all the above systems
