Founding
The company is founded by two engineers — naval and mechanical — with extensive experience in surveying, inspection, design analysis and vessel certification for the onshore and offshore naval industry.
Engineering that
supports your
next operation.
Naval engineering, certification and offshore solutions for vessels, equipment and maritime operations.
SINCE 2010 · NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
NITERÓI / BELÉM / MANAUS
AWS IN NUMBERS
Experience that
crosses borders.
16+
years of history
250+
projects completed
500+
clients served
03
Figures as published by AWS Service.
units in Brazil
WHERE WE OPERATE
From the port to offshore.
Alongside your operation.
Naval and mechanical expertise applied to the needs of each environment.
EXPERTISE AT EVERY STAGE
Solutions for safer
decisions and operations.
From design analysis to field surveying, find the technical support for your demand.
01 Vessel certification +
- Pre-Class Survey
- Draft/Draught Survey
- Condition survey on Bulk Carriers — DPC Surveyor
- Condition survey on Tankers — ISGOTT Survey (International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals)
- Bunker survey and sampling
- Cargo hold survey and cleaning
- Helideck survey
- VIR — Special Performance Assessment Survey
- Annual DP verification through Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Stability study for offshore unit draft definition
- IHM — Inventory of Hazardous Materials
- CMID (Common Marine Inspection Document) — safety measures for personnel, vessel and environment
- ISM (International Safety Management) / ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) code audit
- C186 audit — Maritime Labour Convention — International Labour Organization (ILO)
02 Equipment certification +
- Certification of cargo-handling equipment and accessories within the port
- Hopper/funnel certification
- Pressure vessel certification (boilers, piping, storage tanks)
- Testing and certification of cargo-handling equipment and accessories
- Testing and certification of liquid-transfer hoses
- Load testing of davits and lifeboats
- Certification of port bollards for mooring of maritime units
- Weathertightness ultrasonic test — hatch covers
- Non-destructive testing (LP/PM/US/ME) using rope access (when applicable)
- LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) — lifting equipment inspection requirements
03 Port Infrastructure and Dredging Consulting +
- Technical advisory for channel and terminal approval with the Harbor Master — NORMAM 17/23/24
- Legalization of Private Port Terminals — TUP
- Legalization of special operations with the Maritime and Port Authority
- Port and maritime bollard pull — static tow test
- Nautical signaling plan for anchorages
- Certification of port bollards for mooring of maritime units
04 Engineering +
- Development of specific naval and mechanical engineering projects
- Lashing/Seafastening planning and calculation
- Mooring plan for offshore and maritime units
- Anchoring planning and calculation for offshore units
- Dry deck planning — hull structure and shape analysis
- Loading/discharge plan vs. stability for barges and/or vessels with special cargo
- Contingency and emergency plan for offshore units
- Docking plan
- Offshore unit anchoring plan and calculation
- Cargo securing plan and calculation
- Rigging plan and calculation for lifts above 2 tonnes
- Towage plan and calculation for ships, rigs and barges
- Towage plan and calculation for offshore units
- Refloating plan and calculation
- Salvage plan
- Helideck survey
05 Insurance Inspections +
- Special physical and financial assessment surveys of vessels for P&I, Hull and Machinery Insurance purposes
- On-Hire and Off-Hire surveys
- Damage assessment
- Material loss valuation (claims)
- Underwater inspection follow-up
06 MWS — Marine Warranty Surveyor +
- Marine Warranty Surveyor — MWS, certifying the condition of systems, vessels, hull and machinery
- Loading and discharge operations monitoring (Loading Master)
- Mooring Master
- Lashing/Seafastening planning and calculation
- Mooring plan for offshore and maritime units
- Anchoring planning and calculation for offshore units
- Loading/discharge plan vs. stability for barges and/or vessels with special cargo
- Offshore unit anchoring plan and calculation
- Towage plan and calculation for ships, rigs and barges
- Towage plan and calculation for offshore units
- ISGOTT/NORMAM 01 — International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals
07 Judicial Expertise and Technical Assistance +
- Judicial technical assistance
- Mechanical expertise
- Naval expertise
- Judicial asset valuation — appraised analysis of the object under expertise
- Damage assessment
- Material loss valuation (claims)
08 Maritime salvage +
- Salvage Master operation
- Salvage Master for incidents inside and/or outside the port area and allocations
- Salvage plan
- Refloating/ungrounding plan
- Refloating plan and calculation
- Towage plan and calculation for ships, rigs and barges
- Towage plan and calculation for offshore units
- Contingency and emergency plan for offshore units
09 Complementary services and special inspections +
- Pre-survey of maritime units for PSC, OCIMF and ANP compliance
- Draft/Draught survey
- Bunker survey and sampling
- Cargo hold survey and cleaning
- C186 audit — Maritime Labour Convention — ILO
- Weathertightness ultrasonic test — hatch covers
OUR JOURNEY
Over a decade
of applied engineering.
From its founding in Niterói to operations across three Brazilian states.
Expansion
Growth in the client base increases demand for other services and refines internal processes, using proprietary and constantly updated technology.
Belém
In July, AWS Service establishes its branch in Belém (PA), the result of services delivered with excellence.
Manaus
Maintaining service excellence, AWS Service opens its office in Manaus (AM).
Technology
Investment in a cloud web platform to centralize control of services and documents, with OnTime access for clients.
Today
AWS Service is certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, recognized for its commitment to client needs and Brazilian regulatory standards.
WHY AWS SERVICE
Engineering vision.
The closeness of a partner.
Founded in June 2010 by naval and mechanical engineers, AWS brings together technical expertise and individualized service.
Mission
To be an extension of our clients' operations, ensuring high reliability, excellence and strict compliance with Brazilian law.
Vision
To be the first choice for clients and employees, becoming a national benchmark for excellence in the services we provide.
What sets us apart
- Broad service scope with individualized service
- On-time delivery and accurate responses
- Certified by DPC (NORMAM-06/DPC) and INMETRO
- Recognized by port and government authorities
QUALITY, SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Technical rigor.
Documented commitment.
Certifications, ordinances and policies published by AWS Service. Documents open in a new tab.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
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ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System
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ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
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Ordinance No. 71/DPC
NORMAM-06/DPC
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Ordinance No. 463
INMETRO — Tank tonnage
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Quality Policy
Commitment to Statutory Vessel Certification
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SMS Policy
Organizational principles, guidelines and objectives
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Compliance: code of ethics, audit and anti-corruption policy.
List of approved companies ↗
The availability of these documents does not replace confirming validity and scope with our team.
PROJECTS & OPERATIONS
Engineering meets
the reality of the field.
Records from AWS Service's institutional archive.
On-site presence
Aerial view of a vessel
Operational perspective
Edinilson Moisés do Nascimento
Mechanical Engineer | Naval Surveyor
Ana Beatriz de Souza Pires da Silva
Mechanical Engineer | Naval Structures Technician
Gustavo Felipe de Oliveira
Jr. Mechanical Engineer
Lucas Caldas Ferraz
Naval Engineer | Technical Manager
Hugo Fernando Cutolo da Silva
Naval Surveyor
Raphael Della Cruz
Naval Construction Technologist
Vandervanlei Areno
Mechanical Engineer
Matheus Almeida Pessoa
Jr. Naval Construction Technologist
Eligelson Vilaça de Castro
Naval Surveyor
Diego Jorge da Silva Souza
Naval Engineer | Technical Manager
Frankciney Alves da Silva Moura
Naval Surveyor
Jamily Costa Nascimento
Naval Surveyor
Tiago Franklin
Naval Engineer | Naval Surveyor
REGIONAL PRESENCE. NATIONWIDE REACH.
Connected to the routes
of your operation.
One headquarters and two branches keep our team close to key maritime and river environments.
Niterói RJ
(21) 2629-1208 ↗ comercial@awsservice.com.br ↗Belém PA
(91) 3212-0511 ↗ comercial@awsservice.com.br ↗Manaus AM
(92) 3345-1983 ↗ comercial@awsservice.com.br ↗LET'S UNDERSTAND YOUR NEED
Your next operation
starts with a
good conversation.
Tell us what you need. Our team will assess the scope and guide the next steps.
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