MDSS’s background in marine engineering, naval architecture, surveying and vessel operation allows the team to offer specialist marine consultancy across a wide range of applications. Their experience provides clients with practical, technically informed guidance that supports long-term vessel performance, reliability and compliance with both AMSA survey requirements and MNZ Surveyor standards.
Marine Consultancy
Marine consultancy services
Asset Management
Developing structured vessel management plans and supporting documentation to help owners and operators manage their vessels over the long term.
Maintenance & Docking Planning
Planning for maintenance periods, docking schedules and reliability improvements. This service helps owners reduce downtime, prepare for insurance surveys, and plan effectively for required works under AMSA or MOSS survey frameworks.
Reliability and FMEA
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability assessments for vessel systems. MDSS uses its engineering and naval architecture background to assess potential failure points, system behaviour and compliance considerations required by both Maritime New Zealand and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Compartment scanning & modelling.
Scanning and modelling of vessel compartments to support design work, modifications or documentation requirements. Useful for operators preparing for pre-purchase marine surveys and technical assessments.
Other service areas
Marine Surveyor
Surveying services are carried out under the Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) in New Zealand and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) system. MDSS offers periodic MOSS surveys, AMSA surveys, initial and in-construction inspections, as well as specialist surveys such as MARPOL Annex VI and Load Line.
Naval Architecture & Design
Design approval, stability analysis, design reviews, vessel tender documentation, and ship system design. MDSS’s team of naval architects and experts in naval design and marine design works with vessels ranging from large ocean-going ships to small trailer boats. Our services support compliance with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and MNZ Surveyor standards.
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Get in touch to schedule an MNZ survey, pre-purchase inspection, request technical support or discuss your upcoming project.
