Risk Assessment
Anticipating risk. Securing operations. Supporting decisions.
At Up River Marine, we provide comprehensive Risk Assessment reports tailored to maritime operations, vessel handling, and terminal activity. Our goal is to help shipowners, operators, terminal managers, and maritime stakeholders identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies—before problems arise.
Our assessments cover a wide range of scenarios:
Navigation & Manoeuvring Risks
Restricted or congested waters
Adverse weather and current conditions
Underkeel clearance and draft constraints
River transit and approach to berths
Pilotage and tug availability
Emergency routing and escape options
Operational & Equipment Risk
Failure scenarios: winches, pumps, sensors, radars, cranes, etc.
Integration of new onboard or terminal systems
Mooring line analysis: strength, layout, exposure
Cargo handling systems and mechanical interfaces
Pre-arrival readiness checks and operational redundancies
Mooring Analysis
Mooring plans for barges and seagoing vessels, adapted to berth geometry and environmental loads
Evaluation of line configuration (head lines, breast lines, springs)
Exposure to surge, swell, passing traffic, wind, current
Bollard layout vs. vessel arrangement compatibility
Compliance with OCIMF MEG4, PIANC, and industry standards
Side-by-side mooring plans
Fender and spacer analysis
Weather window validation
Transfer procedures and emergency response readiness
Role distribution and communication protocols
Terminal & Infrastructure Risk Evaluation
Assessment of berth limitations and structural integrity
Vessel-berth compatibility studies
Impact of nearby traffic, silting, dredging, and tides
Coordination with tug services, pilots, and authorities
Analysis of access points, lighting, fall risks, and logistics
Mitigation Focus
Each risk factor is analyzed with:
Probability and severity indexing
Suggested preventive actions
Clear operational recommendations
Visual diagrams and summary tables
Support for decision-making or internal audits
Whether you’re evaluating a new terminal layout, testing new mooring procedures, preparing for a complex barge operation, or simply aiming to operate safer, Up River Marine provides actionable risk assessments backed by field experience and international standards.
Available for terminals, shipowners, port operators, and logistics planners.
Delivered with agility. Applied with precision.
Dedicated support to oversee your vessel operations—from anchorage to final draft—ensuring safety, coordination, and commercial protection.
Ensure accurate bunker delivery with trusted supervision and detailed reporting—protecting your interests at every transfer point.
Accurate cargo quantity determination through trusted draft surveys—minimizing disputes and protecting your interests.
Trusted maritime surveying and consulting across Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and key global ports.
We specialize in bunker quantity surveys, cargo supervision, and regulatory audits—ensuring accuracy, transparency, and peace of mind for shipowners and charterers.
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