Sea & Gao Pte. Ltd. is a premier international maritime consultancy bridging the gap between cutting-edge marine engineering and international maritime law.
We specialize in translating complex structural, hydrodynamic, and mechanical failures into definitive, legally robust evidence. Serving law firms, P&I clubs, shipowners, and tribunals globally, Sea & Gao leverages decades of combined industrial and academic experience to resolve high-stakes disputes. Our firm integrates advanced physical forensics with high-fidelity numerical simulation to deliver clarity, efficiency, and uncompromised technical accuracy to dispute resolution proceedings worldwide.
Hydrodynamics of Ships and Propellers
Ship and propeller performance prediction using CFD has become a supplement to the traditional model testing, if not replacing it. Furthermore, CFD is also made compulsory by Classification society in certain design areas.
Extreme Wave Impacts
In addition, CFD has been widely used in analyzing extreme wave impacts caused by slamming or green water loads, sloshing of liquid cargoes like LNG, and flooding.
Fluid-Structure Interactions
Likewise, due to the geometrical and bathymetrical complexity and nonlinearity, CFD computation has become the key solution (if not the only) to fully understand the fluid-structure interactions (e.g. inside ports and harbors).
Industries We Work For
From hull to propulsion, maneuvering, seakeeping, mooring, cargo lashing and securing, heavy lifting, we can assist you on every naval architectural aspect.
As Offshore platforms expert witness we provide specialized technical analysis and testimony on the design, operation, and safety of offshore structures for legal and insurance proceedings.
With the rapid growth of the offshore wind energy, the associated accidents increased dramatically. We provide bespoke technical analysis for clients in this industry.
We investigate onshore structural failures, including large steel structures, cranes, towers, and more. With extensive experience and expertise, we identify root causes efficiently.