“…DUKC® has allowed Port Hedland to ship out an extra 8,000,000 tonnes of iron ore each year, that’s an extra $240,000,000 in revenue p.a.” Captain D. Baker, Port Hedland
OMC INTERNATIONAL
OMC International is an Australian maritime engineering company specialising in ship motion analysis, Under Keel Clearance (UKC) systems and channel design. Over the past 18 years, its unique Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC®) system has improved the safety and efficiency of large ships moving through shallow waterways. DUKC® is in 19 ports worldwide and has helped more than 60,000 ships safely move in and out of ports, delivering more than US$10 billion in economic benefits to port users.
In 2010, OMC Founder and Executive Director Dr Terry O'Brien, who is the innovator of his company's DUKC® technology, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the maritime transport industry.
OMC NEWS
OMC gets AMSA's nod for its UKCM system for Torres Strait 4 July 2011
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has accepted a web-based real-time Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system developed under contract by OMC International for the waters of Torres Strait and this marks a significant turning point for the company, Founder and Executive Director Dr Terry O’Brien OAM said today. ...more
OMC PRODUCTS
DUKC® saves billions of dollars for the shipping industry worldwide. Other benefits include Safety, Environmental and Efficiency... more
