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World-Class
Maritime Consulting
& Marine Survey

+35
Years of Shipping & Oil Industry Experience
QMS
Rigorous Quality Management System
100%
Customized & Cost-Efficient Diligence
HSE
Highest Safety & Environmental Protection
Trusted by Global Leaders

Why Global Leaders Choose Us

Over 660 successful operations endorse our work. We have delivered real improvements in safety, efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and operational cost reduction to leading commercial management companies, ship owners, oil majors, traders, and P&I Clubs. Our Maritime Consultants and Marine Surveyors help our clients optimize their operations and prevent incidents under the highest international standards.

Corporate Overview

Who We Are

We are a private, independently-owned full service marine consulting company based in Florida. Our team specializes in surveying, auditing, inspecting, consulting, evaluating, supervising, training and servicing local and international marine clients, such as commercial tankers management companies, major oil companies and oil traders, and ship owners and operators. Our operations based in Miami, Florida include satellite offices in Colombia and an expanding footprint across Mexico and Venezuela.

We are strongly committed to offering premier marine services to our clients.

Our trained and highly-qualified professional staff, with over 40 years of individual experience in legal, shipping, and oil industry, strives at all times to best serve our clients.

Mission & Vision

Mission

To deliver exceptional marine consulting, surveying, and technical services that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence for ship owners, commercial managers, oil majors, traders, and P&I Clubs worldwide.

We provide expert, reliable, and flexible solutions that allow our clients to optimize their operations while maintaining the highest international standards.

Vision

To be recognized as a leading independent marine consulting firm in the Americas, known for our technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to helping our clients achieve sustainable success in the maritime and energy industries.

Core Values

Our Core Values

Safety First

We prioritize the safety of people, vessels, and the environment in everything we do.

Excellence

We deliver the highest quality of service through expertise, precision, and continuous improvement.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all our operations.

Reliability

Our clients can count on us to be responsive, professional, and consistent.

Client Focus

We are committed to understanding our clients’ needs and providing tailored, practical solutions.

Innovation

We embrace new technologies and best practices to optimize marine operations.

Core Capabilities

Cargo Loss Control & Bunker Surveys

(Onboard & Onshore)

Our operations based in Florida, USA, are carried out in accordance with the highest international standards (API / ASTM, etc.) for loss control, marine custody transfers, and inspection and verification of liquid and dry cargoes. We offer maritime consulting services, draft surveys, accident investigations and safety audits on ships, oil terminal audits, marine advisory for maritime projects and others related to the maritime sector. We are focused on Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Region, with operational presence and offices covering Mexico, Coveñas (Colombia), and Puerto La Cruz (Venezuela).

Quality & quantity certification for hydrocarbons, LPG and by-products (urea, petcoke, sulphur, etc.):

  • Loss Control
  • Independent Laboratory Analysis
  • Blend Optimization
  • Bunker Surveys
  • Draft Surveys
  • Samples transportation world-wide
  • Storage tank calibration tables
  • Maritime technical services
  • Product quality consulting
  • Sampling
  • Dry cargo certification, containers, etc.
Fast & Safe Vessel Operations

Crude oil and products loading and discharging operations.

Timely progress alerts on each operation from inception to finish.

Loss Investigation & Claims Support

Demurrage claims proficiency, assisting business partners in verifying or voiding claims. Transigo Marine can act as agent to expedite collection of payments related to demurrage.

Crude oil and products contamination investigation.

Laboratory Analysis

We work with independent laboratories in different countries to analyze samples.

  • Sample gathering and packaging. Door-to-door transportation of dangerous samples.
  • Air transportation in compliance with IATA "Dangerous Goods Regulations".
  • Sample packages following United Nations regulations. Permit processing.
Operational Merits

Added Value

Senior Staff

Highly-qualified professional personnel with deep industry exposure.

Tailor-made services

Customized and flexible solutions optimized to specific maritime operational problems.

Operational Business Intelligence

Data-driven insights to boost efficiency and safeguard your transactions.

Active & Independent Witnessing

Acting directly during the inspection process as "The Client’s Eyes".

Identify potential problems

Proactive mitigation of deviations and operational risks before they scale.

Support Negotiations

Conciliate differences and safeguard our customers throughout complex transactions.

Immediate answers

Prompt response with valuable information on-time, technical backing, and guidance.

Relationship Improvement

Constant feedback loops dedicated to boosting execution quality.

Client Trust & Satisfaction

Maintaining an uncompromised record of trust, integrity and absolute satisfaction.

Assurance & Monitoring

Vetting & Port Superintendent Standards

Pre Vetting Inspections (Shipowner & Shipmanager)

Inspection to prepare the vessel for Vetting Inspections (SIRE or CDI) and reduce potential observations. Typically accompanied by officer training, equipment testing, register organisation and onboard cleanliness improvements.

Vetting Attendance (Shipowners & Shipmanagers)

Present during inspections to minimise the risk of excessive or high-risk observations. A constructive negotiator on your behalf.

Internal Audits — Navigation / Technical Inspection

Cost-effective alternative to sending superintendents from Europe and Asia to the Americas to comply with annual or semi-annual commitments.

Verification Inspection (Traders & Charterers)

Same SIRE mechanism with a different format. Informs traders of vessel conditions based on OCIMF guidelines.

Port Captain

Port Captain acts in an advisory capacity only. He has no jurisdiction over vessel personnel — the Master remains responsible for all vessel operations. We provide this service on board vessels calling terminals and ports across the Region.

Our Responsibilities
  • Assist Master, officers and crew, as required, to ensure safe and efficient operations while the vessel is in port.
  • Act as liaison between ship, terminal and survey company personnel as required.
  • Monitor performance of vessel, terminal and survey company personnel to ensure local regulations are complied with.
  • Assist the Master and officers with Coast Guard, terminal safety and/or major oil company vetting inspections.
  • Make recommendations to improve the overall efficiency of the vessel and/or terminal operation.

Cargo Management

Track vessel movement, attend and participate in key meetings:

  • Pre-check all product available volumes at the beginning of assignments; quantify and report any shortages.
  • Identify, investigate and report any in-transit differences prior to commencing operations.
  • Independently calculate, confirm planned stops with all relevant parties to ensure consensus.
  • Independently calculate planned and actual product volumes, converting between units of measurement (observed / net / VEF).
  • Verify accuracy of line displacements, gauging and sampling. Visually check sample quality.
  • Prepare Vessel Cargo Distribution Plans and ensure crew understands execution parameters.

We believe we can support customers to achieve their goals in all activities related to maritime transportation.

Maritime Consulting

We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals from different areas (engineering, planning, finance, law, economy, trade, oil terminals, shipping and others) focused on energy, oil and international trade.

Over the last 25 years, our team and associates have worked in international and multicultural environments, in fully integrated multinational companies, maintaining quality and timely commercial operations in demanding high-pressure environments while providing the best possible advice and solutions.

Risk Assessment / Root Cause Analysis

According to the IMO, risk is the combination of the frequency and the severity of the consequence. The process involves:

  1. Hazard identification
  2. Assessment of risks concerned
  3. Application of controls
  4. Monitoring effectiveness
High Specification Agreements

Terminal Operations & Maintenance Agreement (TOMA)

Our multidisciplinary team has 25+ years of experience in commissioning, start-up, commercial operation and maintenance of tank farms, monobuoy terminals, solids-handling terminals, subsea pipelines and pipeline / pump stations across fully integrated multinational projects.

What We Can Offer

  • Structure a management reliability framework — utilization, organizational needs, staffing requirements.
  • Daily supervision and inspection of Terminals, Pipelines and Tank Farms operations.
  • OCIMF Marine Terminal Management & Self-Assessment (TMSA) implementation.
  • Coordinate operations with refinery, corporate and management departments.
  • Input and support on expense and capital projects, contracts, manuals and programs.
  • Maintain a safe work environment for employees; review and compliance of the Safety Manual.
  • Participate in oil-spill drills and exercises; assist with emergency responses and incidents.
  • Prepare annual expense budgets, review expenses, input requisitions and authorize vendor payments.

Team Professional Strengths

  • Leadership, teamwork and negotiation. Networking in English and Spanish.
  • Crisis management. Tolerance to stress and professionally mature.
  • Problem resolution. Contract administration and bid analysis.
  • Self-starter; ability to work with limited supervision and evaluate well-analysed risks.
  • Responsible and ethical. Safety, Health and Environmental standards compliance.
  • Leadership in the Incident Command System (ICS) for pipeline, marine and solid terminals.
  • Reliable experience throughout the oil industry value chain (upstream, pipelines, refining, sales).
  • Shipping and chartering tanker operations. Solid marine technical knowledge base.
Regulatory & Ethical Framework

Compliance

At Transigo Marine Inc. we uphold the highest standards of regulatory and ethical compliance across every operation.

International Maritime Standards

  • International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  • MARPOL Convention
  • SOLAS
  • ISM Code
  • ISPS Code

Oil Industry Standards

  • API (American Petroleum Institute)
  • OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum)
  • SIRE and TMSA

Anti-Corruption Policy

Transigo Marine Inc. maintains a strict Anti-Corruption Policy based on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and international best practices. All of our team members are trained and committed to acting with integrity in every operation.

Cargo Performance Review

Performance review of third-party supporting companies (Vessel Agent, Cargo Surveyors API standards, Marine Terminal). Recommendations are fully integrated into our Loss Control Report.

Training Courses

Specialized industry training, including Leadership and Management courses and specialized IMO Model Courses.

Equipment & Parts

Genuine equipment direct from the manufacturer or top-quality aftermarket spares (two & four stroke engines, air compressors, separators, turbochargers, pumps, deck machinery).

Maritime Law Advocacy

Legal aid supporting the cornerstone of shipping decisions: cargo claims, ship register, contracts, customs assistance, litigation and arbitration.

Health, Safety & Environment

Policy

We are totally committed to achieving the highest safety and management standards by:

  • Consistently providing an efficient service which satisfies it's customers needs and expectations.
  • Providing a safe working environment.
  • Complying with all relevant safety regulations requiring safe working practices and protection of the marine environment.
  • Identifying and implementing continuous improvements through innovation.
  • Operating an approved management system which complies with the requirements of ISO 9002; 1994, and the International Maritime Organization (ISM) Code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention. Particularly oil tanker vessels at oil terminals.
  • Monitoring the management of our environmental objectives and programs for action.
  • Minimising the risk of pollution on land and water caused by company operations.
  • Managing the disposal of waste in a controlled manner.
  • Improving, where practicable, the appearance and housekeeping of company officers and workshops to minimise the impact on the local environment.
  • Meeting environmental legislation.
  • Encouraging the active participation, initiative, endeavour and ideas of all staff.
  • Continuously developing the knowledge and skills of our staff.
  • Improving communications within the company through the introduction of team briefings.
  • Developing teamwork and effective communication skills.
  • Constantly reviewing all aspects of its operation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

"Safety, environmental protection and quality are the responsibility of everyone employed by Transigo Marine, Inc."

Field Evidence

Case Studies & Operations

Selected field engagements showcasing Transigo Marine's regional expertise across South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Coveñas, Colombia

Cargo Loss Control Optimization in Coveñas Terminal

Independent witnessing across crude transfers reduced unexplained losses and improved API/ASTM compliance for a major trader operating out of Coveñas.

Crude OilLoss ControlAPI / ASTM
Caribbean Basin

Pre-Vetting Success & SIRE Compliance Guidance

Pre-vetting preparation, officer training and on-board cleanliness program brought a chartered tanker through SIRE inspection with minimal observations.

Pre-VettingSIREOfficer Training
Mexico / Venezuela

Terminal Operations and Maintenance (TOMA) Framework Deployment

Built a reliability management framework for a multi-berth oil terminal, integrating OCIMF TMSA self-assessment with daily supervision and budget controls.

TOMAOCIMF TMSAReliability
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1572 NW 165 Street, Miami, FL 33169

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