Technical Management

Ravenscroft provides a high caliber of technical and operational assistance to the managed fleet through a team of experienced Chief engineers and Masters.

The Technical department oversees the entire technical operation of the fleet through managers and superintendents responsible for different types of vessels and main engine propulsions, and provides support to the fleet, which covers the following aspects as a minimum.

• Monitor and maintain an active onboard safety culture and safety management system
• Monitor and follow up on the maintenance and upkeep of the vessels
• Keep the vessels in compliance with all the regulatory requirements of Classification societies, Flag, National and other International bodies
• Arrange, prepare and attend all inspections onboard the vessels as per the requirement of the Owners and the safety management system
• Prepare the annual operating expense budget for all vessels in the fleet and monitor on regular basis
• Prepare monthly expense summary together with any variance explanation
• Obtain worldwide bids and prepare the estimates of all major repairs and in dry docks with attendance as required

Apart from the above duties, the Technical Department coordinates the reports from all the vessels and assists the operations and vetting department for vetting inspections and efficient cargo operations. The Technical Department also coordinates the handling of any insurance claim by following up with the vessels in collecting the relevant data to ensure proper and efficient handling of the claims. The Superintendents and Managers oversee the purchasing department and guide the technical assistants in procuring important and major spares or repairs in the most economical manner.

Since the branch offices manage their respective fleets locally, technical assistance is provided by the Head Office as and when required. All Health, Safety and Quality matters are controlled from the Miami Head Office.

All the staff in our various offices are well experienced in operations of all types of vessels thus providing the foundation for a strong and quality Ship management service.