Choi, Ah-Ram (Mr.)

INFO

  • Office

    (3 Floor. President Offictel) 13, Jungang-daero, 180 beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, 48821, Korea

  • Tel/Mobile

    +82 (0)51 441 8636 (Dir. +82 (0)51 996 8632) /+82 (0)10 2529 7516

  • Email

    archoi@korhi.co.kr (Dir.) / korhi@korhi.co.kr

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Year of birth

    1975

  • Nationality

    Korean

  • Employer

    KORHI Average Adjusters & Surveyors Ltd.

  • Licenses

    Marine Surveyor/Second Class Deck Officer (Merchant Vessel Only)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree

    Bachelor

  • University

    Korea Maritime University

  • Period

    1994 – 1998

  • Major or Thesis Tilte

    Maritime Transportation Science Dept.

EXPERIENCE

  • 1998 ~ 2002

    Joined O.S.G. Shipping Group, USA and had served deck-officer of the tanker ships.

  • 2003 ~

    Joined KORHI and have conducted hull & machinery and cargo damage survey on behalf of the Underwriters and P&I Clubs. Also, I have conducted various kinds of marine warranty survey.
    - P&I Survey: about 15~20 cases/year
    - Casualty Survey: about 30~35 cases/year
    - Marine Warranty Survey: about 20 cases/year

Work Experience

Insurers (Scope of Work)

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the vessel “STX FORTE” – Aground at Indonesia.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the research equipment on the vessel “TAMGU21” – Casualty.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the vessel’s main engine – Casualty.

Investigation cause and extent of the damage to the trailer and cargoes – Terminal’s liability claim.

Investigation of cause and extent of the damage to the new building vessels (9 vessels) - Builder’s risk.

Investigation of cause and extent of the damage to the new building vessel “H3318” - Builder’s risk.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the vessel “SKY GLORY” – Collision in Japan.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the ocean research equipment – Collision in Korea.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the shore crane - Terminal’s property claim.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the chemical vessel’s cargo tank including oil spill.

Investigation of cause and extent of shortage of the liquid cargoes – Cargo damage.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the vessel “DAE BONG” – Fire in cargo hold.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the new building vessel “S3027” - Builder’s risk.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the vessel “ATLANTIC DRAGON” – Aground at China.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the ocean research platform and marine data buoy.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the air craft engine – cargo damage.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the shore facility. (Crane, wharf, buoy, etc.)

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the fishing net and settlement of the loss amount.

Conducting the P&I entry / routine condition survey, towing survey, etc.

P&I Club (Scope of Work)

Investigation of cause and extent of oil spill at Solomon Island and supervision of removal operation.

Investigation of cause of fire and explosion of the cargo tank by crew interviews.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the shore crane (CSU), wharf, etc. – Owner’s Liability.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the cargo, vehicles, by hold flooding – Owner’s Liability.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the cargo, coal – Owner’s Liability.

Others (Scope of Work)

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the cargo line of the chemical vessel.

Investigation of cause and extent of damage to the generator engine.

National Defense to Perform Warranty Surveys Related to Import and Export of Defense Materials (Obtained Security Clearance from the Ministry of National Defense)

Warranty Survey for Specialized Items such as Satellites, AMSL Equipment and Defense Materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Performed surveys world wide on-board vessels & terminals.