Marine Cargo Transportation

Expert marine consulting to resolve technical, liability, and cargo issues with swift, global response and actionable engineering insights

Navigating the turbulent waters of marine and ocean cargo operations can be daunting for shipping lines, vessel owners, insurers, port facilities, and more. Our team of experts is here to steer you through these challenges with a comprehensive suite of marine services. From assessing causation and standard of care to evaluating damage and reparability, insurers, claimants, consignees, and OEMs trust us to deliver reliable solutions. 

Whether you're dealing with technical issues, coverage disputes, or liability concerns, we provide the expertise you need. Our marine engineering team provides clients with comprehensive evaluations for commercial marine issues, ensuring peace of mind with expert insights into naval architecture, marine products, and incidents like vessel collisions, grounding, loss of containers, and fires and explosions.  

Our cargo consultants help clients by identifying critical machinery damage, proposing design improvements, and evaluating packaging and conditions, leading to enhanced products, streamlined processes, and better compliance practices.  

In the event of an incident, we rapidly deploy our experts to any location around the world to safely gather and preserve evidence and document the scene. Our client-centered approach means we leverage our extensive resources to proactively guide each step of the process, ensuring our clients' needs are met efficiently and effectively. 

Comprehensive Solutions For Maritime Issues

Patrick J. Hudson

Senior Managing Consultant

ESi Marine Cargo Transportation Capabilities

  • Risk Analysis
  • Maritime Accident Investigation
  • Marine Fire and Explosion Investigation
  • Cargo Loss and Damage Assessment
  • Subsea Cable and Pipeline Damage Investigation
  • Maritime Operation Safety Audits
  • Naval Architecture
  • Marine Structural Engineering
  • Ship Design and Construction Contracting
  • Propulsion System Analysis
  • Materials Failure and Corrosion Analysis
  • Vessel Towing Losses
  • Underwater Operations and Diving Issues
  • Ship Salvage Operations
  • Rigging and Material Handling
  • Port Cargo Handling Equipment
  • Towing and Heavy-Lift of Vessels
  • Drydocking and Drydock Safety
  • Jones Act Crew Injury Cases
  • Shipboard and Shipyard Safety

Marine Cargo Transportation Consultants

At ESi, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach. For every client engagement, we assemble a team with a diverse blend of technical expertise and industry experience to fulfill the distinct requirements of the project. Committed to the pursuit of excellence, our consultants master best practices and have been instrumental in defining industry standards, resulting in exceptional service and valuable insights.

Discover how our technical expertise transforms complexity into clarity.