When Braemar Falconer Pte Ltd issues a Certificate of Approval this encompass the Pre-Towage inspection of the Towing Vessel and Towed Unit, the securing of cargo on board, the review of Stability and Seafastening Analysis and Approval of the Towage Venture. At times, certain units are dry transported, this then necessitates an additional step of approving the Float On/Float Off of the units.

The following main concerns are evaluated:

• Statutory Certification validity
  
• Structural strength of barge, cargo and seafastenings
  
• Stability
  
• Watertight integrity
  
• Main and emergency towing arrangement
  

• Suitability of tug
  
• Statutory Certification validity
  
• Effective bollard pull
  
• Main and emergency towing equipment
  
• Main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
  
• Navigation and Radio equipment
  
• Manning, including experience of crew
  
• Fuel capacity
  

• Towing route
  
• Weather en-route