- Condition and pre-purchase surveys
- Hull and Machinery Claims
- Cold Case study
- Crane Operational and Maintenance Claims
- Evidence based Technical Opinion
- Asset Management advice
- Machinery Failure and Damage Investigation and root cause analysis
- Quantum check and advice inc: CTL assessment
- Cargo Damage Investigations
- Shipyard Disputes
- Technical opinion of cargo shipment claims
About
IHMCo is an independent marine engineering consultancy led by Chartered Marine Engineer Ieuan Dolby.
Drawing on experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Superintendent, and specialist marine consultant, Ieuan has spent more than 15 years investigating maritime incidents, assessing damages, and establishing causation for insurers, lawyers, shipowners, and claims professionals.
From groundings and collisions to machinery failures, fires, cargo claims, and construction disputes, IHMCo delivers independent, technically robust assessments founded on practical operational experience and evidence-based analysis.
The result is clear, defensible technical advice that supports claims, dispute resolution, and risk management across the maritime sector.
Availability
Based in Scotland and operating worldwide, Ieuan provides on-site attendance for vessel incidents, condition surveys, technical inspections, and marine engineering investigations.
We also undertake Joint Hull & Machinery (H&M) insurance surveys and risk inspections for shipyards and offices globally.
Our Cold Case Process
Every assignment begins with a detailed review of the available evidence to reconstruct the events, identify the critical technical factors, and establish the most likely cause.
Combining practical maritime experience with rigorous engineering analysis, we provide clear, independent opinions supported by sound technical reasoning and industry best practice.
Where further information may assist, we advise on additional evidence and investigative avenues. The result is a robust, evidence-based assessment that supports informed decision-making, claims resolution, and dispute management.