Flying Squad

Rapid-response specialist teams deployed worldwide to keep vessels operational, compliant, and ready for cargo operations.

When time is critical and delays are not an option, Octopus Group provides rapid-response Flying Squad teams to support vessels anywhere in the world.

Our Flying Squad consists of highly experienced, proven specialists who can be deployed quickly to perform essential onboard work, ensuring your vessel remains operational, compliant, and ready for cargo operations.

We work only with trusted professionals with real shipboard experience and a strong track record in marine operations.

Deployment is available in China, Turkey, the Black Sea region, Europe, and worldwide.

Sea Fastening & Welding Team

Improper or delayed sea fastening can result in serious safety risks, cargo damage, and costly delays. Our Flying Welding Teams provide professional onboard fabrication and installation of sea fastening arrangements for heavy lift and project cargo.

Fabrication of sea fastening structures onboard

Installation of stoppers, cradles, stools, and supports

Modification of existing sea fastening

Steel repairs related to cargo securing

Voyage repairs and urgent reinforcement

Available in:

China

Turkey

Black Sea region

Europe

Worldwide

Cargo Hold Cleaning Team (Bulk Carriers)

Cargo hold cleanliness is critical for bulk carriers, especially before loading sensitive cargoes such as:

Grain

Food-grade cargoes

Agricultural products

Our Flying Hold Cleaning Teams provide professional cargo hold cleaning to meet charterers’ and surveyors’ requirements.

Services include:

Cleaning after dirty cargoes such as coal, petcoke, ore, fertilizers

Preparation for grain and food cargo inspections

Full washing, cleaning, and preparation of holds

Removal of residues, loose rust, and contamination

dfg
sdfg

Available in

China

Turkey

Black Sea region

Europe

Worldwide

We use professional cleaning equipment and tools to ensure efficient and compliant cleaning.

Flying Crane Operators

Available worldwide.

Heavy lift and project cargo operations require experienced crane operators who understand the risks and precision involved.

Our Flying Crane Operators provide safe and efficient crane handling onboard vessels.

Services include:

  • Ship crane operation during loading and discharge
  • Heavy lift and oversized cargo handling
  • Support during complex lifting operations
  • Assistance during project cargo operations

All operators are experienced in marine heavy lift operations.

Marine Engine and Auxiliary Machinery Repair Team

Unexpected machinery failure can lead to costly off-hire time and operational disruption.

Our Flying Marine Engine Repair Teams provide fast, professional onboard repair and maintenance of main engines and auxiliary machinery. Services include:

Feasibility of loading & discharge operations

Main Engine repair and overhaul

Auxiliary engines repair

Pumps and compressors repair

Hydraulic systems repair

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Emergency repair attendance

Voyage repair

Port repair

Riding squads

Planned maintenance support

Our engineers are experienced marine professionals capable of working under operational conditions onboard.

ff

Our engineers are experienced marine professionals capable of working under operational conditions onboard.

Available in

Why Choose Octopus Group Flying Squad

Fast mobilization worldwide

Proven and trusted specialists

Professional equipment and tools

Reduced vessel downtime

Reliable onboard execution

One point of contact for all services

Octopus Group - One Entry Point

For engineering you can rely on technically and contractually, with one coordination point for rapid-response vessel support.