Management Services

Client representation

Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd provides exceptional client representation services for offshore geotechnical investigations and installations. With extensive experience in supporting scientific exploration and complex engineering projects, we ensure that the client’s objectives are met with precision, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

Garry McGowan, Managing Director of Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd, has a proven track record of delivering top-tier client representation. His work with the British Geological Survey and the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) spanned various high-profile scientific exploration projects, where he acted as a critical interface between stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers. These projects required Garry to oversee operations, provide detailed technical insights, and ensure that objectives were achieved on time and within scope.

Drawing on this experience, Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd is uniquely suited to meet the needs of companies requiring representation during offshore investigations and installations.

We offer:

• Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as a liaison between project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure seamless communication and alignment.

• Technical Oversight: Monitoring operations to ensure they meet client specifications and adhere to industry standards.

• Problem-Solving Expertise: Addressing challenges proactively to maintain project timelines and goals.

• Detailed Reporting: Providing comprehensive updates and documentation to keep clients fully informed of project progress.

Our ability to combine technical expertise with effective communication and strategic oversight makes us a trusted partner for offshore geotechnical projects. Whether supporting scientific investigations or complex installations, we are committed to delivering results that exceed client expectations.

Project Management

Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd delivers comprehensive project management services, tailored to support a wide range of engineering, geotechnical, and operational projects both onshore and offshore. Our approach combines technical expertise, meticulous planning, and a commitment to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Our Project Management Services Include:

• End-to-End Oversight: Managing all stages of a project, from initial planning and design to execution, monitoring, and final delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure alignment with project goals.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks early and implementing strategies to minimise disruptions.

• Budget Management: Controlling costs effectively, ensuring financial efficiency while delivering project objectives.

• Resource Allocation: Coordinating personnel, materials, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all activities adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and client specifications.

Why Choose Terra for Project Management?

Our team’s experience spans diverse industries, from offshore geotechnical investigations and scientific drilling to complex mechanical installations. With a proven track record of delivering projects successfully, we offer:

• Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams in challenging environments.

• Strong technical knowledge to address complex engineering challenges.

• A client-focused approach, ensuring transparent communication and delivery of results tailored to your needs.

Whether managing large-scale operations or smaller specialised projects, Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd provides reliable and effective project management solutions, ensuring the seamless execution of your vision.

Supporting Academic and Scientific Expeditions

Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd offers specialised support to academic and scientific organisations in planning and executing expeditions. With extensive experience in the offshore and engineering sectors, including client representation for high-profile scientific projects such as the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), we understand the unique challenges associated with scientific exploration.

Our expertise allows us to assist organisations in all stages of expedition planning and execution, including:

• Project Feasibility and Planning: Helping to define objectives, scope, and timelines while identifying potential logistical challenges.

• Risk Management: Developing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and success of expeditions.

• Technical Support: Providing input on the selection of equipment, systems, and processes needed to meet specific research goals.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as a liaison between academic teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to streamline communication and align priorities.

• Operational Oversight: Offering on-site or remote support during the expedition to ensure efficient operations, compliance with standards, and timely completion of objectives.

• Post-Expedition Review: Assisting in debriefing and reporting to document findings and lessons learned for future projects.

Our team’s first-hand experience in scientific drilling and geotechnical investigations makes us uniquely equipped to address the operational and logistical complexities of academic expeditions. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that help organisations focus on their research goals, while we manage the technical and operational details.

With Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd as a partner, academic and scientific teams can approach their expeditions with confidence, knowing they have the support of seasoned industry professionals.

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Garry McGowan, pictured on the right, on the successful completion of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 364, which focused on drilling the Chicxulub impact crater off the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. This scientific expedition, conducted in 2016, was a landmark project aimed at understanding the asteroid impact that contributed to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs.

The photo was taken just before demobilisation, after all equipment was secured and the site made safe. As a light hearted conclusion to the expedition, a “Backstreet Boys”-style group photo was taken with the client and drill crew from DOSECC Exploration Services LLC, celebrating the team’s collaboration and the successful achievement of the scientific goals.

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Garry McGowan pictured acting as a client representative for the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) project in the Gulf of Corinth, managed by the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD). This role involved overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with project objectives, and acting as a liaison between the scientific team and operational crews. The Gulf of Corinth expedition focused on understanding active faulting and tectonic processes in one of the world’s most geologically dynamic regions.