Sea Trials and Commissioning

Three decades of trialling and commissioning

IMS is a leading provider of sea trial and vessel commissioning services, catering to shipyards worldwide.

With a strong commitment to excellence, we offer reliable and highly skilled personnel who specialise in commissioning and trialling new build vessels for both commercial and defence environments.

Our team of Commissioning Captains and Engineers are experienced operators, well-versed in a wide range of ship types, including offshore support vessels and high-speed craft.

We offer a wide range of services, including:

  • Commercial Vessel trialling
  • Defence craft trialling
  • Provision of Commissioning Captains and Engineers
  • Experienced across a diverse range of vessels
100 sea trials of
defence vessels
35 years
of operations
300+
seafarers and crew
diverse
vessel experience

We turn sea trials into a rigorous art form so that every vessel tested and proved.

IMS supplies reliable, highly skilled personnel to commission new build vessels for shipyards across the globe. Our Commissioning Captains and Engineers are specialist operators of the type of ship whether it is an offshore support vessel or high-speed craft.
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A proud history of trialling and commissioning
some of the world's most iconic vessels.

IMS is equipped with extensive knowledge and technical expertise, they ensure a seamless transition from construction to operation, meticulously testing and fine-tuning every aspect of the vessel. IMS’s dedication to delivering an experienced, knowledgeable and reliable commissioning services has earned us a reputation for excellence in the industry.

We take pride in being trusted partners for shipyards across the globe.

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Longstanding relationships testify to our deep knowledge

IMS are proud to be associated with Australia’s premier shipbuilder, Austal, and have provided the Test and Trials crew for every Australian Government Patrol vessel built by Austal since 2000. We also boast some of the most experienced High Speed Craft Masters in our ranks and have provided sea trials crews for many Austal ferries, some with top speeds in excess of 50 knots.

IMS have the in-house skills and strategic alliances with specialist consultants to proved Project Management services such as; Owner’s Representation in shipyards for Newbuild and refit projects; Commissioning, Validation and Verification services; Vessel inspections and shipbuilding Technical Specification and Contract reviews.

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Who we've helped move across the globe

Turn to the team that's trialled and tested.

Get in touch with the IMS team to start the conversation on how we can provide high quality sea trial services for your needs.
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Commercial & Defence Maritime Solutions

Crew Training

Experienced maritime operations & training services organisation providing Operational, Maintenance and Familiarisation (OFM) training services to maritime crews.

Technical Management

Providing a complete range of integrated marine management services combined with traditional marine skills and cutting edge technology.

Ship Delivery

We're always delivering. Our vessels traverse every ocean and range from cargo ships, tugs and landing craft to high speed craft and super yachts.

Crew Management

Our dedicated Human Resources team ensures that appropriate skilled, experienced and qualified personnel are identified and quickly mobilised.

Ships Agency + Logistics

IMS provides all Ship Agency offerings for charterers, owners, operators and cargo interests. Our ships agents have worked in ports right around the Australian coast and are well-versed with port rights and regulators requirements.

Defence

IMS has an unmatched track record in specialist manning, training and vessel relocation services for over 100 Australian and international Defence and Government vessels

Any port, every ocean.

Since 1985, IMS has provided global ship delivery solutions. On-keel ship delivery, management, and crew training are the services on which our reputation has been forged, while Heavy Lift and.

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Delivering Quality. Delivering Service. Delivering Safely.

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