Let’s talk about what your berth actually needs.
I help ports cut through vendor pitches and paper specs — gangways, berthing aid systems, mooring gear, tenders, FAT/SAT. If you’re stuck on scope, risks, or the next question to ask OEMs, talk to my voice assistant or book a call when you’re ready.
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From the first site survey to final acceptance testing — I represent your port’s interests at every procurement stage.
Full analysis of berth geometry, vessel traffic, tidal and meteo-ocean data, and operational constraints. Translated into a clear requirements document vendors must meet.
Rigorous, site-specific functional specs and tender documents. Not generic copy-paste — requirements that protect your port and hold vendors accountable.
I evaluate proposals on technical merit, integration complexity, real-world reliability — not just price — and give you a clear, defensible recommendation.
Your eyes and ears at the factory and on-site. I witness tests with the depth to push back on vendors, catch deviations early, and protect your contractual position.
Post-installation analysis using sensor data, operational logs, and environmental records to validate performance and support warranty claims.
O&M manuals, inspection checklists, training materials, and commissioning reports produced with AI-assisted workflows — faster, sharper, bilingual.
Clients
Any organisation that needs independent technical expertise when procuring or evaluating port equipment.
Public and private port authorities planning major capital investment in berthing systems, gangways, or mooring infrastructure — who need independent assurance the chosen solution is fit for purpose.
LNG, oil, container, and bulk terminal operators with specific requirements that generic vendor proposals fail to address. From Saudi Aramco-scale to regional ferry terminals.
Engineering, procurement and construction firms that need a specialist sub-consultant for the marine and port equipment scope of a larger infrastructure project.
Lenders, insurers, and development banks financing port infrastructure who require independent technical review of equipment specifications and vendor selection.
Engagement process
A structured, transparent course from first call to final report.
30–60 min to understand your project scope, timeline, and objectives. Free of charge.
Remote or on-site analysis of your berth, vessel data, and existing documentation.
Specifications, evaluation reports, or FAT/SAT protocols — depending on your scope.
I attend key meetings and inspections, representing your interests directly with the supplier.
Final sign-off report with recommendations, lessons learned, and post-installation support options.
Field credibility.
No vendor agenda.
Most port equipment consultants come from vendor sales or academia. I’ve physically commissioned BAS systems, gangways, and mooring equipment under real operational pressure — across oil terminals, LNG facilities, container ports, and cruise berths.
- Truly independentNo retainers, no referral fees from vendors. My only obligation is to you.
- Multilingual deliveryFluent in English and Spanish. Reports and documentation in either language.
- Cross-vendor fluencySiemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Dockmoor, Cavotec — I know how they all work in the field.
- AI-accelerated deliveryFaster reports, smarter data analysis — without inflating your costs.
- Global availabilityBased in Bilbao, Spain. Available to travel internationally for FAT/SAT and site surveys.
Quick answers
Click to open — saves hunting through brochures when you need a sanity check.
01 What does an independent port equipment consultant actually do?
Helps define requirements, evaluate vendors and bids, and witness factory and site acceptance tests for BAS, gangways, and mooring gear — without pushing one manufacturer.
02 Do you have ties to equipment vendors?
No. Recommendations are based on technical fit, integration risk, and field experience — not commissions or referrals.
03 What is FAT/SAT representation?
Factory and site acceptance testing with protocol review, evidence collection, defect tracking, and sign-off reporting so equipment matches what was agreed before shipment and after installation.
04 Regions and languages?
Based in Bilbao, Spain; projects across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. English and Spanish for meetings and deliverables.
05 How does an engagement usually start?
Short discovery call (30–60 minutes), review of berth data and timelines, then a scope aligned to your tender or commissioning milestones.
Ready to talk about
your project?
Tell me your port, vessel class, and where you are in procurement. I’ll reply personally.
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