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See our different areas of service below to find the one which closest matches your interests.

Our services include:

Maritime Consulting Services

Maritime Consulting Services

Highly qualified professionals are employed in all fields of the company’s scope of operation. The services stem from existing ship design improvement and technical problems solving, beginning at the stage of the construction/conversion to the in service ship operation phase, up to – and not limited to – solutions to environmental issues.

Marine Surveys and Claims Handling

Marine Surveys and Claims Handling

Our company members have substantial experience in Marine Surveys and Claims Handling, cooperation with leading P&I Clubs, underwriters and adjusters. We gather the facts and efficiently determine the condition of the vessel and cargo.

Audit

Audit

Our people are trained and experienced lead auditors of ISM/ISPS as well as Quality, Environmental and Occupational hazard Management System auditors. Furthermore, due to our expertise we can carry out any kind of third party audits, pertaining to any management systems. We also conduct any machinery system efficiency audit (Oil Water Separator, Incinerator, Sewage Plant etc.)

  • ISM/ISPS Audits
  • Safety Audits
  • Quality System Audits
  • Third Party Audits
  • Enviromental Compliance Programme Audits

Repairs

Repairs

Our professional engineering services include engineers, technicians, electricians, fitters and welders for any job deemed necessary to be carried out. All projects are supervised by experienced foremen to ensure successful completion of the project.

UAS Operations

UAS Operations

Our company carries out the operations with only experienced, shipping industry-related professionals, fully qualified UAS pilots-with knowledge of the ships and shipping industry’s constrains and proper documentation/clearances. Our pilots hold the CDP-C™ and BNUC-S Pilot Qualifications recognized by the UK’s CAA, the CAD, and most European aviation authorities for the safe commercial operation of drones and unmanned aerial systems.

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Telephone:  +852 2854 1988 

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Services: Maritime Consulting

New Building - Conversion Projects

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Our services offered in this area include:

  • Recent market trends in new building and comparison of various alternative designs from both financial and technical point of view
  • Comparison of shipyards as far as quality and productivity are concerned
  • Specification review and alteration proposals
  • Tender evaluation
  • Consulting in contract negotiations
  • Plan approval
  • Site management
  • Performance indices calculation
  • Attending / accepting trials
  • Handling guarantee claims

Services: Maritime Consulting

New Building - Conversion Projects

Our services offered in this area include:

  • Recent market trends in new building and comparison of various alternative designs from both financial and technical point of view
  • Comparison of shipyards as far as quality and productivity are concerned
  • Specification review and alteration proposals
  • Tender evaluation
  • Consulting in contract negotiations
  • Plan approval
  • Site management
  • Performance indices calculation
  • Attending / accepting trials
  • Handling guarantee claims

Services: Maritime Consulting

Specification Quality Assurance Reviews

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Our review of the technical specifications for major projects during the contract formation assures:

  • absence of ambiguities
  • clarity of all intents
  • assignment of responsibilities
  • and revision / correction

of all assumptions to be used for bidding reasons.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Specification Quality Assurance Reviews

Our review of the technical specifications for major projects during the contract formation assures:

  • absence of ambiguities
  • clarity of all intents
  • assignment of responsibilities
  • and revision / correction

of all assumptions to be used for bidding reasons.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Project Management

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Our team has solid knowledge of all subjects related to commercial and naval fleet construction and repair practices. We offer on deck project management related to any work regarding sea going vessel.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Project Management

Our team has solid knowledge of all subjects related to commercial and naval fleet construction and repair practices. We offer on deck project management related to any work regarding sea going vessel.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Project Dispute Resolution/Arbitration –Expert Witness Services

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Our support is offered to clients involved with construction/repair/in service disputes in court, arbitration or mediation. We provide technical analyses, expert testimony and support that cover the areas of Shipyard Project Disputes, Casualties, Product Liability and Environmental Issues.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Project Dispute Resolution/Arbitration –Expert Witness Services

Our support is offered to clients involved with construction/repair/in service disputes in court, arbitration or mediation. We provide technical analyses, expert testimony and support that cover the areas of Shipyard Project Disputes, Casualties, Product Liability and Environmental Issues.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Assistance in Contract Negotiations

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We offer consultancy services before and during negotiations of any contract with shipyard or other relative party, regarding the construction and repair of any vessel.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Assistance in Contract Negotiations

We offer consultancy services before and during negotiations of any contract with shipyard or other relative party, regarding the construction and repair of any vessel.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Superintendency

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Our services include drafting of specifications, budgets and tender procedures, assessment of vessel performance and supervision of dry docking, ship repairs and any class, vetting and other party surveys worldwide.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Superintendency

Our services include drafting of specifications, budgets and tender procedures, assessment of vessel performance and supervision of dry docking, ship repairs and any class, vetting and other party surveys worldwide.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Design Conversion Improvement - Life Cycle Cost Analysis

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Advanced Computer Aided Design techniques, along with other computer applications in areas of hydrostatics / hydrodynamics, structural analysis as well as model testing are being used to meet our customer requirements by altering / converting existing vessel designs.

Furthermore, by Life Cycle Cost Analysis we evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining and disposing of the vessel over a period of time.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Design Conversion Improvement - Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Advanced Computer Aided Design techniques, along with other computer applications in areas of hydrostatics / hydrodynamics, structural analysis as well as model testing are being used to meet our customer requirements by altering / converting existing vessel designs.

Furthermore, by Life Cycle Cost Analysis we evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining and disposing of the vessel over a period of time.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Damage Surveys/Casualty Investigation/Claims Handling

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We discover the possible cause of damage in a quick and timely manner. Our areas of expertise cover the following:

  • Hull and Machinery damage surveys for H&M and Cargo underwriters.
  • Collision damage surveys.
  • Fire and Explosion damage surveys.
  • Grounding and Flooding surveys.
We also handle any Claim that may arise from the above situations.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Damage Surveys/Casualty Investigation/Claims Handling

We discover the possible cause of damage in a quick and timely manner. Our areas of expertise cover the following:

  • Hull and Machinery damage surveys for H&M and Cargo underwriters.
  • Collision damage surveys.
  • Fire and Explosion damage surveys.
  • Grounding and Flooding surveys.
We also handle any Claim that may arise from the above situations.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Prepurchase Surveys

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Our experienced associates determine the condition of the vessel and promptly identify any latent and apparent defects. Their opinion of the evaluation of the vessel will be subsequently reported and submitted to the client.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Prepurchase Surveys

Our experienced associates determine the condition of the vessel and promptly identify any latent and apparent defects. Their opinion of the evaluation of the vessel will be subsequently reported and submitted to the client.

Services: Maritime Consulting

On/Off Hire Surveys

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We provide accurate on/off hire surveys to best serve our clients’ interests.

Services: Maritime Consulting

On/Off Hire Surveys

We provide accurate on/off hire surveys to best serve our clients’ interests.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Third Party-Liability Surveys

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We survey the circumstances under which Damages were caused to Claimant as a prerequisite for the test of Liability under the Tort of Negligence.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Third Party-Liability Surveys

We survey the circumstances under which Damages were caused to Claimant as a prerequisite for the test of Liability under the Tort of Negligence.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Condition Surveys / Vetting Inspections

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OEL personnel and its associates have the expertise to provide an objective and accurate assessment of the condition of vessels of various types and sizes. We can also provide advice regarding the immediate and future works required for the vessel, in order for it to be kept in proper condition and to meet the vetting inspection requirements.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Condition Surveys / Vetting Inspections

OEL personnel and its associates have the expertise to provide an objective and accurate assessment of the condition of vessels of various types and sizes. We can also provide advice regarding the immediate and future works required for the vessel, in order for it to be kept in proper condition and to meet the vetting inspection requirements.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Cargo Surveys

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Our company will ascertain whether or not there is any cargo damage and to what extent. Furthermore, we can provide an opinion as to the (likely) cause of the cargo damage.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Cargo Surveys

Our company will ascertain whether or not there is any cargo damage and to what extent. Furthermore, we can provide an opinion as to the (likely) cause of the cargo damage.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Repair Planning Surveys

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Our company people conduct a survey, formulate a plan of repair and evaluate the repair cost. The implementation of the repair plan can be immediately overseen if so our client wishes.

Services: Maritime Consulting

Repair Planning Surveys

Our company people conduct a survey, formulate a plan of repair and evaluate the repair cost. The implementation of the repair plan can be immediately overseen if so our client wishes.

Services: Repairs

Dry Dock Repairs

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We coordinate all projects to meet our client’s dry dock scheduling and other constraints.

Services: Repairs

Dry Dock Repairs

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We coordinate all projects to meet our client’s dry dock scheduling and other constraints.

Services: Repairs

In Service Repairs

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Our in repair services, pertain to:

  • Main Propulsion Plants
  • Engines (High-Low Speed / Four-Two Strokes).
  • Gas Turbines (Rolls Royce OLYMPUS/TYNE, GE LM2500)
  • Propulsion Boilers
  • Aux Machinery and Power Generation Plant
  • Pneumatic and Manoeuvring Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Fuel Oil Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Aux Boiler repairs / Fuel contamination cleaning
  • FO and LO separation systems
  • Steel: Fabrication, modification and repairs

Services: Repairs

In Service Repairs

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Our in repair services, pertain to:

  • Main Propulsion Plants
  • Engines (High-Low Speed / Four-Two Strokes).
  • Gas Turbines (Rolls Royce OLYMPUS/TYNE, GE LM2500)
  • Propulsion Boilers
  • Aux Machinery and Power Generation Plant
  • Pneumatic and Manoeuvring Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Fuel Oil Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Aux Boiler repairs / Fuel contamination cleaning
  • FO and LO separation systems
  • Steel: Fabrication, modification and repairs

Services: UAS Operations

Why Us: Qualified Experience - Safety Matters

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Qualified Experience

Our company carries out the operations with only experienced, shipping industry-related professionals, fully qualified UAS pilots-with knowledge of the ships and shipping industry’s constrains and proper documentation/clearances. Our pilots hold the CDP-C™ and BNUC-S Pilot Qualifications recognized by the UK’s CAA, the CAD, and most European aviation authorities for the safe commercial operation of drones and unmanned aerial systems.

Safety Matters

With knowledge for the operation environment, we undertake thorough site inspections with all necessary risk assessments, searching for and noting potential hazards. Our systems cover all aspects of on-the-ground/ship and in-flight safety. All our drones are properly serviced and maintained to the highest standards. Plus we keep detailed and comprehensive flight and maintenance logs for every mission. In addition, all of our pilots have GBP 2,000,000 in third party liability insurance. In short, we worry so you don’t have to.

 

Services: UAS Operations

Why Us: Qualified Experience - Safety Matters

Qualified Experience

Our company carries out the operations with only experienced, shipping industry-related professionals, fully qualified UAS pilots-with knowledge of the ships and shipping industry’s constrains and proper documentation/clearances. Our pilots hold the CDP-C™ and BNUC-S Pilot Qualifications recognized by the UK’s CAA, the CAD, and most European aviation authorities for the safe commercial operation of drones and unmanned aerial systems.

Safety Matters

With knowledge for the operation environment, we undertake thorough site inspections with all necessary risk assessments, searching for and noting potential hazards. Our systems cover all aspects of on-the-ground/ship and in-flight safety. All our drones are properly serviced and maintained to the highest standards. Plus we keep detailed and comprehensive flight and maintenance logs for every mission. In addition, all of our pilots have GBP 2,000,000 in third party liability insurance. In short, we worry so you don’t have to.

 

Services: UAS Operations

Range of Applicability

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Applications

Drone inspection can be applied anywhere outdoor, indoor, onshore and offshore. Any limitations from national or local regulation are taken into account.

Furthermore, any safety procedures of the vessel/facility owner and relevant to the inspection area, must be in compliance with.

The high quality and flexible camera setup onboard the UAV is easily configured for general situation images, landscapes and structures or close ups of specific details of interest, such as corrosion, fractures, crack detection, fatigue etc.

We carry out inspection by means of UAS/Drone to:

  • Vessels / Offshore structures for structural condition monitoring and precision survey
  • Inspection and survey for environmental impact assessment
  • Surveying and monitoring of infrastructure.
  • Object surveying and monitoring of construction progress, for vessels, civil engineering structures and facades.
  • Construction site surveys and monitoring for documentation of construction progress.
  • Inspection and survey of bridges, tunnels, level crossings, viaducts, subways etc.
  • Building stock condition survey and inspection

Services: UAS Operations

Range of Applicability

Applications

Drone inspection can be applied anywhere outdoor, indoor, onshore and offshore. Any limitations from national or local regulation are taken into account.

Furthermore, any safety procedures of the vessel/facility owner and relevant to the inspection area, must be in compliance with.

The high quality and flexible camera setup onboard the UAV is easily configured for general situation images, landscapes and structures or close ups of specific details of interest, such as corrosion, fractures, crack detection, fatigue etc.

We carry out inspection by means of UAS/Drone to:

  • Vessels / Offshore structures for structural condition monitoring and precision survey
  • Inspection and survey for environmental impact assessment
  • Surveying and monitoring of infrastructure.
  • Object surveying and monitoring of construction progress, for vessels, civil engineering structures and facades.
  • Construction site surveys and monitoring for documentation of construction progress.
  • Inspection and survey of bridges, tunnels, level crossings, viaducts, subways etc.
  • Building stock condition survey and inspection

Services: UAS Operations

Phases of UAS Inspection

A. Task Determination and Feasibility

To ensure the best inspection result, a thorough and exhaustive clarification of the location/area, purpose and success criteria for the inspection is essential.

A meeting with pilot/inspector and client will be held for briefing the client.

B. Preparation

A non-exhaustive list of required information follows:

  • Work location: Open or closed air-space, special permits, precautions, areas’ constraints, weather conditions, etc.
  • Inspection subject: Item(s) to be inspected, details of areas of interest, video and/or pictures , choice of optics, etc.
  • Practicalities: Safety permits, mobilization, transport, contact person, effects affecting flight (wind shear) etc.
  • Data analyses: Depending on the nature of the inspection, type and extent of analyses/evaluation of the inspection results must be agreed upon.
  • Reporting: For each task, the requirements to final report (extent, method of delivery, access to original data, etc.) must be agreed upon.

C. Inspection

During inspection, the drone is operated by an OEL pilot.

Each flight duration is up to 20 minutes.

During the flight, the pilot or camera operator (as applicable) operates the camera, records video, and directs the pilot to fly near areas of special interest, views of different angels etc.

In general, the drone can be operated in windspeeds up to 10 m/s.

D. Debriefing / Reporting

After the completion of the inspection, the obtained data will be analysed as agreed, and reported to the client.

A debriefing meeting may be relevant to ensure that all relevant results from the inspection is to be communicated to the client.

Services: UAS Operations

Phases of UAS Inspection

A. Task Determination and Feasibility

To ensure the best inspection result, a thorough and exhaustive clarification of the location/area, purpose and success criteria for the inspection is essential.

A meeting with pilot/inspector and client will be held for briefing the client.

B. Preparation

A non-exhaustive list of required information follows:

  • Work location: Open or closed air-space, special permits, precautions, areas’ constraints, weather conditions, etc.
  • Inspection subject: Item(s) to be inspected, details of areas of interest, video and/or pictures , choice of optics, etc.
  • Practicalities: Safety permits, mobilization, transport, contact person, effects affecting flight (wind shear) etc.
  • Data analyses: Depending on the nature of the inspection, type and extent of analyses/evaluation of the inspection results must be agreed upon.
  • Reporting: For each task, the requirements to final report (extent, method of delivery, access to original data, etc.) must be agreed upon.

C. Inspection

During inspection, the drone is operated by an OEL pilot.

Each flight duration is up to 20 minutes.

During the flight, the pilot or camera operator (as applicable) operates the camera, records video, and directs the pilot to fly near areas of special interest, views of different angels etc.

In general, the drone can be operated in windspeeds up to 10 m/s.

D. Debriefing / Reporting

After the completion of the inspection, the obtained data will be analysed as agreed, and reported to the client.

A debriefing meeting may be relevant to ensure that all relevant results from the inspection is to be communicated to the client.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Company
The company, firm or person with whom the Agreement is made.

The Agreement
The Agreement between Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd and The Company constituted by the attached fax/letter/order acknowledgement and inter alia these terms and conditions.

Delegates

  1. Employees and agents of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd
  2. Any person to whom performance of work or services under The Agreement is delegated or subcontracted by Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd.
  3. Any such Person’s-as above employees and agents

Neither party shall transfer or assign its rights or obligations under The Agreement without prior written consent of the other party, provided that: The Company may transfer any of its rights under The Agreement to any of its affiliate companies, in which case The Company shall procure the acceptance by the assignee of the terms, conditions, exceptions and exemptions of The Agreement.

If Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd considers it more efficient or convenient, Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd, may in its discretion procure advice, assistance and services which it renders under the Agreement, from other persons and may in its discretion delegate performance of one of its obligations under The Agreement.

  1. If any payments to be made under The Agreement shall be subject now or in the future to taxes, levies or charges of whatever kind in the country in which THE COMPANY is incorporated and/or operating and which THE COMPANY or Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd is required to pay or which THE COMPANY is required to withhold, THE COMPANY shall pay such sums as shall yield to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd after payment or withholding of such taxes, levies or charges the full amounts payable to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd under The Agreement as if such taxes, levies or other charges were not paid or withheld.
  2. Payment shall be made within fifteen working days from the date of the invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  3. Any payments overdue by THE COMPANY shall bear compound interest from the due date until payment at a rate of 0.5 per cent per week.
  4. Except when there are self evident errors in the invoice, payment shall be made by THE COMPANY notwithstanding any dispute relating to the billings. Any adjustments consequent upon settlement of such disputes shall be made within thirty days following the settlement.
  5. When any payment (or instalment) to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd becomes overdue by more than sixty days, the Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd shall without prejudice to any of its other rights, be entitled to terminate the Agreement with the Company whereupon payment will become due for the value of work done up to the date of termination.
  1. Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd shall perform The Agreement with all proper skills and in accordance with first-class industry standards.
  2. If any work or services under The Agreement are negligently performed or omitted then so far as may be reasonably practicable Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd at its own expense will cause such work and services to be correctly carried out.
  3. THE COMPANY shall not sue any Delegate for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever suffered by THE COMPANY and connected with the performance of The Agreement. THE COMPANY’s sole remedy shall be against Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd under this Clause E.
  4. The total liability of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd to THE COMPANY for breach of The Agreement and the total third party liability of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd and Delegates shall not for any reason whatsoever (including negligence) in aggregate over the duration of The Agreement exceed an amount equal to the total fees paid and payable by THE COMPANY to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd.
  5. If Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd or any Delegate does incur third party liability of any nature whatsoever arising out of or connected with performance of The Agreement then (subject to clause E(6) below) THE COMPANY shall indemnify Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd, or such Delegate against such third party liability and costs and expenses relating thereto, and this indemnity shall apply even if the third party claim was based on negligence. Further to the extent that Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd may have indemnified any Delegate against such third party liability, costs or expenses (which Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd at its sole discretion shall be entitled to do) then THE COMPANY shall thereupon be liable to indemnify Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd accordingly.
  6. Where the reason for third party liability mentioned in clause E(5) was the negligence of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd, or of any Delegate then THE COMPANY’s indemnity under clause E(5) shall apply above the limit of liability mentioned in clause E(4) and Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd shall be liable up to such limit.
  7. In entering into the agreement contained in clause E Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd contracts both on its own behalf and as agent on behalf of Delegates and also as trustee for their benefit.
  8. Neither party shall be liable to the other for indirect or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of The Agreement including but not limited to loss of use of property, loss of profits, loss of product or business interruption.
  9. Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd agrees to apply its best efforts on behalf of those for whom a survey is made but it is distinctly understood and agreed upon that this survey is made with the understanding that Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd will have no liability for any error or omissions, whether due to negligence or otherwise, in excess to the actual charge made for the survey in question and all persons interested in or to be affected hereby accept this report on that basis.
  1. THE COMPANY undertakes to keep confidential any confidential information disclosed to it by Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd and not to disclose the same either complete or in part to any third party (including subsidiary companies, holding companies or associate companies) without Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd prior written approval, such undertaking to continue notwithstanding the expiry or termination of The Agreement for so long as the information in question has not:

 a. Become part of the public knowledge or literature without default on the part of THE COMPANY or 

 b. Been disclosed to THE COMPANY by the third party (other than one disclosing on behalf of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd) whose possession of such information is lawful and who is under no secrecy obligation with respect to the same.

or for a period of 10 years from the date that The Agreement terminates, whichever is the sooner.

2. Ocean Engineer and Logistics Ltd shall undertake to keep confidential any confidential information disclosed to it by THE COMPANY and Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd shall be liable to the same constraints as imposed by clause F(1) on THE COMPANY.

Neither party to The Agreement shall be in breach of any obligation hereunder (other than the obligations of THE COMPANY to make payment of any monies due to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd) insofar as performance thereof has been delayed, hindered, interfered with or prevented by any circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

It is the policy of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd to conduct its activities in such a way as to take foremost account of the health and safety of its employees and of other persons and to give proper regard to the conservation of the environment. In implementing this policy Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd not only complies with the requirements of the relevant legislation but promotes in an appropriate manner, measures for the protection of Health, Safety and Environment for all who may be affected directly or indirectly by its activities. If, in the execution of its services, Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd believes that the health and safety of its employees is placed at unacceptable risk due to circumstances outside its control, Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd reserves the right to withdraw its services until the circumstances giving rise to this withdrawal are removed.

It is hereby expressly agreed that no employee or agent of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd (including every sub-contractor from time to time employed by Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd) shall in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability whatsoever to the Clients for any loss, damage or delay of whatsoever kind arising or resulting directly or indirectly from any act, neglect or default on his part while acting in the course of or in connection with his employment and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions in this clause, every exemption from liability, defence or immunity of whatsoever nature applicable to Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd or to which Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd is entitled hereunder shall also be available and shall extend to protect every such employee or agent of Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd acting as aforesaid and for the purpose of all the foregoing provisions of this clause Ocean Engineering and Logistics Ltd is or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf of and for the benefit of all persons who are or might be its servants or agents from time to time (including sub-contractors as aforesaid) and all such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this agreement.

The proper law of these terms and conditions is English Law and English Law shall be used to interpret these terms and conditions and for resolving all claims or disputes arising out of or connected with these terms and conditions (whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal doctrine). Any such claim or dispute not settled by negotiation shall be settled by arbitration in London in accordance with the Arbitration Acts 1950 and 1979 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force, one arbiter being appointed by each party. If two arbiters properly appointed shall not agree they shall appoint an umpire whose decision shall be final. The language of the Arbitration shall be English.