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Weather Downtime Analysis and Operational Simulation

Scott Marine Consultants have extensive experience in operational simulation, using both external tools and our in-house software, Scott Marine Cicada.  Utilising our knowledge of offshore engineering and modelling the impact of weather and other external factors on offshore operations, we help clients reliably optimise scheduling and reduce risk of complex operations and projects. 


Scott Marine Cicada is bespoke in-house software built by expert offshore engineers to assess complex operations and deliver clear, actionable results. It allows clients to make informed decisions, streamline operations, and improve safety and efficiency. Scott Marine Cicada, offers unrivalled flexibility for modelling a range of offshore and onshore operations, no matter the complexity.

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Key B​enefits

  • Quantifying Schedule Risks

  • Comparing Construction Strategies

  • Optimising Planning

  • Quantifying Impact of Operational Improvements

  • Understanding Impact of External Delays

  • Identifying Areas for Reducing Costs

  • Improving Operational Certaintiesy

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Cicada Applications 
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Initial Project Planning

Early key performance indicators

Objective Tender Evaluation

Objective, weather-based assessment of contractor proposals

Process Optimisation

Identify critical improvements and quantify impact

Stochastic Program Stress Testing

Quantify other delay causes such as breakdowns, geotechnical risk or supply delays.

Forensic Weather Downtime Analysis Support delay claims with evidence

Contractual vs Operational Limit 

Compare expected vs actual vessel and equipment performance

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Cicada Express delivers rapid, high‑quality assessment reports that quantify weather risk, operational sensitivity, and schedule uncertainty across all marine projects.

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Key B​enefits

  • Any Marine Operations 

  • No Specialist Software or Training needed

  • No Subscription - Fixed Price per Report 

  • Quantify Project Specific Risk

  • Easy to Understand Reports

  • Cost-Effective Decision Support

  • Project Schedule Calculation 

  • Understand Operational Sensitivities

RAPID FIXED-PRICE WEATHER DOWNTIME REPORTS 
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Previous Experience

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