Ocean Technical Services (OTS), specializes in structural surveys of yachts and commercial vessels, historic vessel museum start-ups, preparation of applications with regards to the NAVSEA Ship Donation Program (PMS – 333) and MARAD and ongoing shipyard/yachtyard project management.
We provide additional services such as Project Management, supervision of offshore tows (preparation of Trip-In-Tow Surveys & Tow Plans), audio gauging and ultrasonic testing of shell plating, safety surveys, EPA Visitation Agreements and builder’s risk surveys of the graving and floating drydocks. Mr. Lombardi is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Master and First Class Pilot of Unlimited Tonnage. A naval architect, marine surveyor and a former NAVSEA/COAST GUARD SUPSHIP are on staff as subcontractors and are available for additional task requirements.
OTS regularly surveys yachts, tugboats, barges, dump scows, jack-up rigs, freighters, and product tankers for their clients and for a myriad of marine underwriters and financial institutions.
OTS performs ‘On-Hire’ surveys, Drydock/Floating Drydock Inspections, ‘Condition & Valuation’ Surveys of yachts and commercial vessels, Sea Trials and Donation Surveys.
OTS performs ultrasonic inspection of steel/ aluminum yachts and commercial vessels.
OTS prepares Mooring Plans, Tow Plans and ‘Trip-in-Tow’ Surveys.
OTS is an experienced Project Manager within a shipyard and yacht yard setting, preparing Ship/Yacht Repair Specifications.
OTS is qualified in Federal Maritime Court as a ‘Marine Surveyor’.
OTS prepares applications to the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD on behalf of non-profit 501 (3) museums and municipalities that desire to acquire ex – Navy ships for display purposes.
Joseph Lombardi is Ship Preservation Chairman of the Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA).
How can OTS assist your project or vessel acquisition?
Joseph Lombardi, AMS, Y&SC, Hull & Machinery, Cargo