Posting Date: 16 Oct 2026 City: Shangai Location: Shangai, China

Contract Type: Freelance Division: Level of experience: Rina is currently recruiting MWSThe Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) will provide independent technical review, survey, verification and approval activities associated with the fabrication, handling, load-out, transportation, lifting, installation and integration of approximately 65 FPSO major units, comprising: 21 Topside Modules44 Hull Blocks

Key Responsibilities

The MWS shall, as applicable: Review engineering documentation and procedures associated with the load-out, transportation, lifting, positioning and integration of FPSO topside modules and hull blocks.

Review lifting studies, rigging arrangements, lifting points/padeyes, crane configurations and operational limits applicable to major lifts.

Review load-out and load-in procedures, including SPMT arrangements, temporary supports, quay/interface conditions, ballasting and stability requirements.

Review marine transportation arrangements, including grillage, seafastening, vessel/barge suitability, stability and transportation analyses.

Review towing and mooring arrangements, where applicable.

Review weather criteria and environmental limitations applicable to marine relevant readiness reviews, risk assessments and pre-operation meetings.

Carry out site inspections prior to critical operations to confirm compliance with approved critical marine operations including, as applicable, load-out, lifting, transportation,



positioning and installation/integration activities.

Verify closure of MWS comments, recommendations and conditions prior to commencement of the relevant the applicable MWS Certificates/Statements of Approval when the operation satisfies the established acceptance criteria.

Prepare survey reports and records documenting attendance, observations, outstanding items and approval with the Client, EPC/yard teams, transport contractors, heavy-lift contractors, vessel/barge operators and engineering disciplines while maintaining the independence of the MWS function.

Required Experience and Competence

The proposed Surveyor should demonstrate: Degree or recognized professional qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline.

Significant experience in Marine Warranty Survey activities for FPSO, FLNG, offshore platform or comparable major offshore construction projects.

Demonstrable experience with heavy lifts, module load-out/load-in, marine transportation, seafastening, SPMT operations and installation/integration of large offshore structures.

Relevant experience in FPSO topside modules and/or hull-block construction and to review lifting, transportation, stability, ballasting, seafastening and other marine-operation engineering SOMWS accreditation or equivalent demonstrated competency, supported by documented qualifications, relevant experience and formal internal competency assessment/approval

📌 Marine Warranty Surveyor (CHINA) (Huánuco)
🏢 Rina
📍 Huánuco