1. About Us
AWA Teknik Private limited deals with engineering consultation in the field of
shipping and building services. We specialize in providing multiple disciplines
under a single roof, allowing us to maintain an ease of organization and
communication on all projects and ultimately simplifying the design process for
our clients. Our team consists of qualified and experienced engineers in the
respective fields. Our firm is small enough to provide personal client attention
while still large enough to accommodate projects of varying size and complexity
while completing them with a high level of quality and efficiency. We are in for the
sustainable design and actively suggest Green building design approaches
wherever possible. We provide engineering services locally and internationally.
Mr. Willy Mathews,
Mr Willy Mathews is a graduate mechanical engineer from College of
Engineering Trivandrum (1974) after which he completed his marine
engineering from Directorate of Marine Engineering Training (DMET)
Calcutta. After getting his certificate of competency as “Marine Engineer
Officer Class I” from Government of India, has worked as Chief Engineer for
20 Years in different Indian and foreign companies like SCI, (Shipping
Corporation of India) Wallem Ship Management- Hong Kong, Fleet
Management and NYK, after which he worked as Senior Technical
Superintendent for 2 years and as Ship Management Manager for four
years with a shipping company Equinox, Jakarta. He has also worked on Twin screw vessels ,
VLCC’s (Very large Crude Carriers of 308,000 DWT (Dead Weight Tons), UMS Class ships.(Un
manned class ships) He has also worked on passenger ships, cargo ships with Cranes 25 T SWL
and Jumbo derricks’, Bulk carriers, Oil Bulk Ore (OBO) ships, Product tankers, Crude carriers and
FSOs,(Floating-storage-offtakes).
He was involved in running & maintenance of diesel engines with power up to 36,960 bhp,
boilers with evaporation rate up to 40,000kg/hr, waste heat boilers, Air-conditioning and
refrigeration machineries, pumps (Centrifugal, piston, gear, screw), compressors (Screw type
and Piston type), blowers, desalination plants (reverse osmosis type and vacuum type), also
involved in diesel power generator 800 KVA (each machinery) and turbine power generator
450KVA (each), cranes , Sewage treatment plants, oil separators etc. He was authorized to
survey machineries for Lloyds and DNV on board. He has also experience in management of
employees from various nationalities, procurement of spares, PMS (Planned maintenance
system).
2. He has also undergone various training programs like advanced fire fighting training, PSSR
(Personal safety and social responsibility) , proficiency in survival crafts, medical first aid,
internal auditor course, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 ,OHSAS 19001:1999, OHSAS 18001,ISM
Code, Energy Conservation Course, Hull Inspection, damage and repair course (Lloyds)
,Maritime Resource management, Internal Auditor Training course for safety and quality
management system (DNV),practical application of ILO maritime labor convention (MLC) 2006,
Ship security officer, specialized tanker safety course, O.P.A.90 etc..
3. Pre-purchase condition survey / Buyer’ survey
Under ideal circumstances pre purchase survey is conducted in three parts
Ship Inspection while the vessel is a float
A pre purchase condition survey includes a thorough inspection of the vessel’s structural and
water tight integrity, equipment and machinery, system installation, operating condition and
performance.
A comprehensive report is issued which includes an equipment list, specifications, list of
important spares, detailed list of deficiencies and recommendations.
This survey is done for a prospective buyer prior to the actual purchase. Normally a vessel may
have well documented history of running and maintenance, but it is in the best interest of the
buyer that the finding of the surveyor is from the current state of the vessel.
Survey is based on a careful inspection of all accessible portions of its structure, available
equipment running, previous records available, and with the good cooperation of the officers
on board. Surveyors will not compromise on safety, nor operate any machinery. The tanks shall
be kept ventilated and tested suitable for man entry
A Pre-Purchase survey generally does not include: compression testing of machinery, oil
analysis, internal inspection or pressure testing of tanks, destructive analysis of hull and deck
structures, or invasive inspection of hidden spaces or inaccessible areas. Hardware and
fastenings are not removed for evaluation. Navigation instruments are not tested for accuracy
Ship Inspection include places such as :
Hull / Deck / Engine Room / Cargo space / bridge
Under water body
Bulk heads and supporting structures
Rudder, steering gear, propeller shaft
Deck fittings, stanchions, mooring winches, windlass
Accommodation spaces
Galley Equipment
Sanitation devices, holding and discharging system
Bilge oil separator, Incinerator
Electrical systems
Emergency power supply
Navigational equipment
Cold storages
4. Timing:
Surveys are usually scheduled three to five days in advance. The on sight survey will take 8 to
12 hours depending on factors such as size, condition and age. Pre purchase survey report will
be completed no later than three business date after the date of inspection. Two signed and
sealed hard copy report will be mailed to you up on completion. It is highly recommended that
you provide the mailing address and also the e mail address to allow an electronic copy
transmitted immediately up on completion. The owner’s representative must be present to
grand access to the vessel and to observe the survey.
Inspection of the underwater body
Vessel is docked with full access to the underwater body. All areas of the underwater portion,
side shell, keel, rudder, propeller, hull penetration, sea chests, sacrificial anodes and propulsion
components, are evaluated.
Sea Trial
Vessel is underway with all machineries and system operating. Sea trials are conducted at the
request of the client with the vessel operated by the owner or his authorized agent. Propulsion
machinery is operated under load and all systems and components can be tested under actual
condition. Generally the following activities take place.
40-60 minutes engine at full load, consider additional time for reaching safe sea area for test
Exhaust system integrity and temperature measurements
Steering system test
Operation of Navigation gear
Inspection of bilge pumping system, marine sanitation system
Inspection of fire fighting system
Auxiliary Engine test on load
Demonstration of electrical systems
Contact Us:
AWA TEKNIK PVT LTD
32/415 A1, Kailas Nagar, Puthiya Road, Palarivattom,Cochin -682025
Phone: +918129022004/+919048262004/+919961412004 /+919388402004 /+918590202004
Email: project@awateknik.com / directors@awateknik.com
Website: www.awateknik.com
