The MAREX advantage:

Expertise, Professionalism and Cost Effectiveness

The Marex Team: Risk and Safety Engineers, Master Mariners,

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. This combination of experienced

professionals enable the company to effectively perform a variety of tasks on

behalf of its client base of major operators and contractors, offering professional support in accordance with legislative requirements and industry standards.

Marex Marine and Risk Consultancy supports the activities of its UK and International client base by providing quality Risk and Marine solutions globally.

Marex Marine and Risk Consultancy (MAREX) formed in 1998, in response to a requirement for safety case authorship, which was introduced under the Cullen Report, following the Piper Alpha platform disaster.

MAREX now comprises of a risk department and a marine department, coordinating highly specialised experienced marine, engineering, safety management and risk personnel. For over fifteen years the Marex specialist team has grown in number and skill range to support the major industry client base of offshore Operators and Contractors, ensuring the continued growth of Marex, which is based primarily on reputation, repeat business and referral.

The company specialises in the compilation of Safety Cases and Thorough Reviews and is one of the major providers to the Operator and Drilling community.

MAREX carries out both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments in support of its Safety Cases and other client requirements. The processes used, such as Bowtie, can be tailored to include workforce involvement in workshops, thereby ensuring that the results are meaningful and practical to apply. The company is continually refining its programmes to improve presentation and participation, using tools such as KFX and PHAST modelling software. In support of Safety Cases, the company has also developed Verification Schemes, Emergency Response Manuals, Dropped Object Studies, Human Factors, PFEER and PUWER Assessments, MAHRAs, compartment studies and incident investigation support.

MAREX also provides a Marine Support service to Oil and Gas Majors. The MAREX master mariners are employed in Marine Project Support, Vessel Audits, DP Trials, Client Representation and Technical Authorship, including Marine Operating Manuals for Operators of Semi Subs and FPSOs.The Renewables Division was established to meet market needs and to provide access to the breadth and depth of the Marex marine and risk knowledge to that sector also.

Marine and Risk Solutions for the Offshore Industry

Marex Risk Specialist Areas:

Risk Service providerConsultancy support to oil majors in the UK and overseas.

Safety Case Development Long term expertise in the compilation of UK Offshore Installation Safety Cases and HSE (Health Safety and Environment) Cases for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) in accordance with the requirements of relevant authorities globally (eg. development of Safety Cases to conform to Irish CER Safety Case Guidelines).

UK HSE (Health and Safety Executive) ComplianceSafety cases, as a UK legislative requirement, have to meet HSE approval, industry standards and guidelines. The UK HSE requires that compliance with the Offshore Installation Safety Case regulation (SCR05) and other regulations, such as PFEER, PUWER, etc., is demonstrated by duty holders operating in the UK waters

Safety Case Thorough Reviews Independent reviews of previously approved Safety Cases in compliance with the UK Offshore Installation Safety Regulations (SCR05) every 5 years or when directed to do so by the HSE.

PFEER (Prevention of Fire, Explosion and Emergency Response) This UK offshore regulation includes requirements for the prevention, detection, control and mitigation of fire and explosion. It requires arrangements for detecting and responding to emergencies. The regulation set out goals for the preventive and protective measures necessary for the effective management of fire and explosion hazards, and for emergency response. These goals allow duty holders the flexibility to develop detailed arrangements for their operations in the form of assessments to ensure compliance with the regulation.

PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) These regulations place responsibility on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether the equipment is owned by them or not. A PUWER assessment demonstrates the measures developed by the duty holder to provide appropriate and safe equipment used for working.

Performance Standards and Verification SchemesThe objective of the verification scheme is to develop a system whereby the Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) are inspected and scrutinized by an independent body throughout the life time of the rig. Marex develops performance standards for the SCEs, which aid the duty holder in reaching the objectives of the verification scheme.

Risk AssessmentsAll formal SMS (Safety Management Systems) require the provision of risk assessment for all aspects of operations. The risk assessment techniques used must be appropriate to the situation or task to be undertaken. They may result in recommendations or opportunities for improvement, and in some cases the abandonment of the proposed operation. Risk Assessments can be carried out qualitatively and / or quantitatively.

Qualitative Risk Assessment including MAHRAs (Major Accident Hazard Risk Assessments) The MAHRA is the core of any Safety Case, but can be stand alone. The assessment of risk, and the subsequent reduction of risk by means of recommendations, resulting in improved skills, training, systems and procedures, in our case, using Bow Tie Risk Assessments. The Bow Tie Risk Assessments allow the client to identify barriers which they have in place to prevent and mitigate all identified major accident hazards.

Quantitative (QRA) This involves three main parts - frequency analysis, consequence analysis and risk evaluation. The consequence analysis utilises KFX computer fluid dynamics and PHAST modelling software.

FMEAs (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) This involves a systematic, proactive method for evaluating a process to identify where and how it might fail and to assess the relative impact of different failures, in order to identify the parts of the process that are most in need of change.

FMECAs (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) This involves the process of identifying and analysing all potential failure modes of the various parts of a system, the e�ects these failures may have on the system, and how to avoid the failures and/or mitigate the e�ects or consequence of the failures on the system.

HAZOPs (Hazard and Operability Studies) A known method used to identify safety and operational issues related to the design, operation and maintenance of a process system. It provides a full review of a process system and systematically questions every part of it to establish how deviations from the design intention might arise. This is done in a formal and objective way, based on predefined guide words. This technique ensures a systematic evaluation to identify potential problems / hazards.

HAZIDs (Hazard Identification Studies) A systematic assessment to identify hazards associated with plant, systems, operations, design and maintenance. HAZID is used both as part of a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Qualitative Risk Assessment and as a standalone analysis.

Reliability and Availability Formal studies to determine whether a system or component will operate when required to do so. This is often expressed as "Available on Demand”.

Global ActivityMarex regions of activity to date

Solutions for the Renewables Industry Many Health and Safety issues can arise during the construction, installation, operation and decommissioning of offshore renewables projects. Marex Risk and Marine knowledge and expertisecan support these projects in many ways.

Marex Renewables Specialist Areas:Vessel Suitability surveysTo ensure they are ‘fit for purpose’ for operations and maritime conditions, including OVIDs and CMIDs.

Emergency Response ReviewsTo ensure adequate provision for the offshore renewables industry.

Marine Operations and Emergency Response Manuals

HAZOPS and HAZIDS Assessment to identify the hazards associated with plant, systems, operations, design and maintenance.

Risk Assessment relating to: The installation of offshore turbines

The installation and connection of subsea cables

Operational and maintenance activities offshore

Vessel transportation and transfer of personnel and equipment.

Work Environment StudiesAssessment of the suitability of the work environment on a MODU, including measurements of noise levels, illumination levels, ergonomics, proper usage of safety barriers and safe working practices.

Combined Operations and Interface DocumentsDevelopment and independent review of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) Policies, Procedures and Guidelines to minimise accidents and harm to people during combined operations and improve the efficiency of the client company.

Human FactorsThis is the root cause of many accidents that occur in industry. Behaviours are influenced by the company culture, jobs and individual characteristics. In a major hazard industry like Oil and Gas, human factors have to be recognised and managed like any other business risk to prevent harm to the workforce.

Marine and Risk Solutions for the Offshore Industry

Marex Risk Specialist Areas:

Marine and Risk Solutions for the Offshore Industry

Marex Marine Specialist Areas:

Marine Service ProviderConsultancy support to oil majors, ship owners / ship managers in the UK and overseas.

Marine ConsultancyIn-house dedicated marine professionals with extensive offshore experience, support clients with long term comprehensive contracts.

Vessel Suitability AdviceWhen spot hiring anchor-handlers or project vessels, Marex can carry out inspections to independently confirm they are suitable from a marine perspective for the work to be carried out.

Routine Vessel Visits and Inspections Marex provides master mariners to carry out ongoing assessments and inspections on ERRVs (Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel) and PSVs (Platform Supply Vessel) on long term contracts with operators. This ensures vessels are operated and maintained to the appropriate standards.

Client Representation / Tow Masters on Rig MovesMarex is able to provide master mariners with the necessary experience to act as towmasters or client representatives on rig moves, for both semi-submersibles and jack-ups.

DP (Dynamic Positioning) FMEAs and Annual TrialsDP trials and FMEAs are intended to ensure that DP2 and DP3 ships are capable of safe operation. This is by the identification of the possibility of single point failure, including in some cases, fires or failures of wiring or pipework.

Technical AuthorshipMarex consultants have a wealth of experience in the marine and drilling industries and are accustomed to producing comprehensive and professional documentation for many purposes, in compliance with regulations and guidance.

Marine Operation ManualsAll mobile units, whether employed for drilling or accommodation or for heavy lifting are required to be provided with a Marine Operations Manual, dealing with topics which are identified by the appropriate IMO MODU Code.

Offshore and Onshore Emergency Response Manuals The UK PFEER Regulations specifically require that emergency response plans take in the activities offshore and those onshore. The offshore Emergency Response Manual should be practical and address the actual emergencies that have been identified as being foreseeable. The onshore Emergency Response Manual should ensure that for any offshore emergency there is an appropriate onshore response provided.Marex consultants have considerable experience in the develop-ment of onshore emergency response processes and are able to assist its clients to produce clear and effective manuals.

SOPEPs (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans)MARPOL Annex 1, Regulation 26 requires every oil tanker of 150 GT and above and every ship other than an oil tanker of 400 GT and above, to carry a SOPEP. This includes MOUs, (Mobile Offshore Units) and MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units).Marex consultants have developed a very large number of SOPEPs, and are accustomed to liaising with the Classification societies, who are usually acting on behalf of flag states, as part of the approval process.

ERRV Validation TrialsMarex can provide consultants to oversee validation trials, and more fundamentally to assist their clients in the provision of the ERRV service, including the selection of suitable vessels.

CMID (Common Marine Inspections Document) and OVID (Offshore Vessel Inspection Database) AuditsFor many operators the standard techniques for vessel audits are the CMID and OVID. Marex can provide consultants who are OCIMF (Oil Companies Internal Marine Forum) accredited OVID inspectors and are highly experienced in delivering these services.

Cargo SurveyingGeneral condition surveys – To establish the general condition, correctly identify and provide description of the goods and its fitness for transit.

ISM (International Safety Management Code)and ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) AuditingMarex consultants are experienced professionals who can assess the compliance of shipping companies and vessels with ISM and ISPS and the effectiveness of procedures implementation.

Accident Investigation and Expert Witness ProvisionMarex can provide team leaders or expert support to assist in investigations, and the determination of root causes. If necessary expert witnesses can also be provided.

BWMP (Ballast Water Management Plans)Marex consultants have written BWMP’s for most types of offshore vessels, including new build drill-ships. The advantage of using Marex to provide a BWMP is our experience, efficiency, quality and, without doubt, cost (particularly when compared to Classification societies).The plan is developed in consultation with those who are responsible for the ballasting operations. Once reviewed by the vessel management Marex can arrange for Class approval.

MAREX pledges to the following Commitment:

“We endeavour to provide the highest quality solutions to our clients within the Offshore

Industry, in order to enable them to operate more efficiently and safely. MAREX aims to

deliver a quality service within the timeframe agreed at extremely competitive rates.

Our ‘track record’ in ‘quality service provision’ is excellent. Client satisfaction and long

term client relationships bear testimony to this.

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