Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Aaron Right Pte. Ltd. provides independent incident investigation and root cause analysis across marine and offshore operations, including vessel incidents, DP events, equipment failures, and operational deviations.

Our approach focuses on establishing facts through technical evidence, operational review, and structured analysis — not assumption or retrospective bias.

• Investigation of marine incidents, near misses, and operational failures
• DP incident analysis, blackout events, and loss of position cases
• Equipment failure investigation (mechanical, electrical, control systems)
• Review of bridge, engine room, and operational practices at time of incident
• Reconstruction of event timelines using logs, data, and crew input
• Identification of immediate, underlying, and root causes
• Assessment of compliance with SMS, class, and industry requirements
• Preparation of structured technical reports for stakeholders

• Provide independent, objective analysis aligned with technical evidence
• Identify contributing factors beyond the immediate failure
• Distinguish between human error, system design, and organisational factors
• Translate technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions
• Support clients in understanding operational and commercial implications
• Deliver reports suitable for insurers, P&I Clubs, and legal proceedings

• Shipowners and technical managers
• P&I Clubs and insurers
• Legal teams and claims handlers
• Offshore operators and project stakeholders
• Charterers requiring independent verification

Investigations are conducted with a focus on:

• Evidence-based analysis — grounded in data, records, and physical condition
• System understanding — recognising interaction between equipment, procedures, and crew
• Independence — free from operational or commercial bias
• Clarity — delivering conclusions that withstand scrutiny

When incidents occur, understanding the true cause is critical — not only for resolution, but to prevent recurrence.