A. B. MARINE Consulting, Inc. 
A Marine Surveying & Consulting, Service (since 1982)
Ph 985-384-5184 (Morgan City, Louisiana) 800-414-2508
E-mail - survey@abmarine.net
Damage Surveys (Machinery Failures) Marine Claims Investigation for Insurance (Salvage)
Appraisals - (Condition &Value for Insurance) Charters - (On & Off Charter Surveys)
Marine Claims Investigation (sinking) Loadout & Securing - (For Insurance)
A. B. MARINE Consulting, Inc.
Centrally Located Between New Orleans & Lafayette, Louisiana
ABOUT US:
A B MARINE Consulting, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 by J. Anthony Brown. We are a Marine Surveying and Consulting Company and look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.
If you have a primary choice surveyor, we will be happy to serve as your second choice. It is our experience that once you have employed our services; you will find that we compare admirably with your current providers.
We are a small consulting company by choice with net-working capability to an excellent collection of professionals in various disciplines who are called on as needed. survey@abmarine.net
Our Guiding Principle -
Since our inception, our principal concentration has always been to provide companies, owners, underwriters, lenders, and the insured, a comprehensive survey. A boat and its crew at the mercy of the sea, deserves serious attention prior to being placed in service. Our motto - if it can sink or leak, slide or fall, burn or break; we want to know about it so that we can offer practical solutions.
We are approved to work for various underwriters on the Domestic and European Markets and have “NAMS & SAMS” certified/accredited marine surveyors.
Our Objective -
Our objective is to be our very best when serving as the eyes, ears, and agents of our clients and to be fair and unbiased. We understand the importance for all parties to feel comfortable with the surveyor. We believe that everyone’s best interest will be served when:
a. The underwriter - has confidence in the integrity of the surveyor.
b. The assured or
owner - feels that this “man-on-the-scene” is sympathetic to their
situation, will be
helpful, and most important be treated fairly.
c. The lender - is comfortable that the appraisal is realistic and
is reflective of the current market.
These beliefs are especially true in case of a casualty or repossession, which all too often requires the surveyor to make decisions which are not altogether welcomed by one party or the other. The last thing needed is to have a dispute over questionable documentation of our findings.
We are looking forward to meeting you at your convenience. Should you have need for a survey in the meantime, please feel free to call. survey@abmarine.net
Thank you very much for your time and we are excited about being of service to you in the near future.
Associations:
“SAMS”
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - Accredited Marine Surveyor
“NAMS” National Association of Marine Surveyors - Certified Marine Surveyor
"ABYC" American Boat & Yacht Council - Member
Geographical Area of Service -
Our general area of coverage is the “Gulf” states; Texas to the west, LOUISIANA, and Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida to the east. More specifically, the New Orleans area (to our east) and the Lake Charles area (to our west) and all locations between, are the areas in which we are usually called upon by our clients. We are more or less, centrally located between these two cities, which we find ideal since we are but a relatively short driving time from each. However, we have traveled to the west and east coast and many times to Out of the Country when called upon.
Availability -
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day and we can be reached by mobile phone and e-mail almost any time.
If there is any additional information needed, or if you would like to discuss any particular needs you may have, then please call us.
Respectfully yours,
Captain J. Anthony Brown, CMS, AMS
Address & Contact Information -
A.B. Marine Consulting, Inc. Phone 985 384 5184 800 414 2508
1201 Brashear Avenue Suite 438A www.abmarine.net
Morgan City, Louisiana 70380 survey@abmarine.net
Principal surveyor - Captain J. Anthony Brown, CMS, AMS
TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Safety
Audits................. |
Safety is paramount - workers are fragile when it comes to nature’s forces. Forces, such as - wind, waves, or fire, the effects of rotating gears, or that of electricity, or corrosive chemicals. Safety should be an attitude - and not a platitude on the part of management, workers, and the surveyor. |
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Marine Claims................ Investigation for various marine related accidents Damage Surveys |
Documenting extent, cause & cost of numerous types of damages, recommending repair procedures & soliciting competitive bids for the accounts of owners and/or underwriters. Surveys
involved: |
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Appraisals...................... |
“Condition
& Valuation for - Insurance, Lending, Pre-purchase |
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Consultation................... |
Expert witness for various court dispute Third party examiner/inspector for companies, underwriters, casinos, ABS, MSI for various projects, such as: U.S.C.G. underwater inspections in lieu of dry-docking and for recertification “COI” IMCA/UKOOA audit for derrick/lay barge Construction of vessel’s built to USCG & ABS & Requirements Bid repair specifications for vessel’s, bridges, and various marine equipment occurring as result of accidents Construction/Progressive Payments (for lending institutions) |
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Trip Approvals............... Trip & Tow Surveys |
Approval for ocean voyages & for the securing of equipment aboard offshore barges for insurance purposes. |
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Load-out & Securing...... |
Approval of the loading and securing of equipment aboard offshore cargo boats or barges for insurance purposes. |
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Crane Inspections........... |
For owner’s and/or underwriter’s concerning: Failures, load testing, and certification. |
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Charters Surveys............ On-hire / off-hire……… |
Documenting condition for charter purposes. |
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Weight Verifications...... |
Calculation and Certification of cargo tonnage loaded and/or unloaded from various inland and offshore vessels |
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Video Documentation.... |
Of vessel’s condition and/or other marine related activities. |