Maritime Overseer Support

Safeguard Engineering is the official provider of Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Boats and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).

Our expert team is led by a former Royal Navy Marine Engineering Officer with over 30 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering output. He is supported by a knowledgeable team with skills that span all disciplines of maritime engineering.

Maritime Overseer Support

We are defence specialists who bring 30+ years experience of in-depth knowledge and expertise.

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Our expertise

We have offices and facilities in Falmouth, Plymouth, Portsmouth and Liverpool, meaning Safeguard Engineering is well-placed to provide specialist support across these strategically important dockyard locations. This enables us to offer an agile, cost-effective service while reducing our carbon footprint.

Our work ranges from Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats to 40,000-tonne fleet tankers:

For smaller boats, our work ranges from providing an on-site presence for the entire build process through to overseeing planned survey and maintenance work or emergent defect repairs.
For the larger vessels, our upkeep work package support includes activities to support the Integrated Test, Evaluation and Assessment Plan and the scheduled hand-back of compartments, systems & equipment from the contractor to the client.
On completion of any given work package, the Overseers witness Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials for propulsion and auxiliary equipment and provide recommendations to clients as to whether pre-determined performance standards have been met.

Contact our expert team today for more information on our Maritime Overseer Support capabilities and how Safeguard Engineering can help you.

Safeguard Engineering have been a supportive partner and collaborator of UKDocks for a long time. We have a strong working relationship with good communication, which is imperative due to the nature of the client, contract and business environments that we (UKD) work within. The team at Safeguard Engineering deserve many thanks for their continued support.

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The Defence Requirement

The DE&S Mission is to equip and support the UK’s Armed Forces for operations now and into the future.

For their part, the Boats and RFA Teams are responsible for providing capable and reliable vessels to the Naval Service to meet operational commitments worldwide. This ongoing mission is conducted with challenging financial budgets and an ever-changing geo-political situation.

One specific area within this broad remit is to provide Maritime Overseer Support for managing In-Service and new Acquisition programmes for Static Training Vessels and the Small Boats Flotilla, as well as for managing In-Service and Upkeep requirements for RFA vessels maintained in the Northwest of the United Kingdom.

There are a wide range of unique challenges posed by this contract, including:

Vessels range from rigid hull inflatable boats to 40,000-tonne tankers
Maintenance is conducted by a variety of different contractors
Maintenance is conducted in multiple ports around the UK and overseas

How do we support you?

As experts in safety, environmental, and marine engineering support, we provide a wide range of specialist capabilities, including:

Streamlined Coordination – Benefit from a dedicated single point of contact who coordinates all aspects of the overseeing service, ensuring seamless communication and efficient management of your project.
Expert Oversight Throughout Project Lifecycle – Our team of highly skilled and motivated personnel oversee your vessels through the build process, into service, and during maintenance periods, ensuring consistent quality and reliability at every stage.
Impartial and Unbiased Services – As a fully independent company wholly owned by the Directors, we provide completely impartial services and advice, free from any potential conflicts of interest or undue external pressures.
Scalable and Responsive Support – Our teams can quickly scale support according to your programme requirement, ensuring your project remains on track and adapts to changing needs.
Access to Maritime Engineering Experts – Gain access to our subject matter experts across all disciplines of Maritime Engineering, including Aviation, ensuring that you have the specialised knowledge and expertise necessary for comprehensive project success.