Deepwater Ports & Offshore

Helping offshore operators and deepwater ports navigate complex permitting and compliance requirements worldwide

Why Deepwater Ports & Offshore Clients Work With Us

For more than 25 years, Trinity has supported offshore and coastal operations with permitting, dispersion modeling, and compliance solutions. Our experience spans deepwater ports, drillships, platforms, and floating LNG operations in U.S. and international waters. We combine regulatory expertise with innovative technical approaches to keep projects moving forward.

Specialized Expertise

Deep knowledge of U.S. and international offshore permitting, licensing, and dispersion modeling.

Responsive Support

Practical solutions that streamline multi-agency approvals and keep capital-intensive projects on schedule.

High-Quality Work

Technical excellence from engineers and scientists who understand offshore operations and challenges.

Key Challenges

How We Help Deepwater Ports & Offshore Clients

Offshore and deepwater operators face highly complex, multi-agency regulatory requirements covering air quality, safety, and environmental protection, often in remote regions with limited data. Here is how we help:

Dispersion Modeling Expertise

Offshore and coastal modeling for deepwater ports, platforms, LNG facilities, and vessels worldwide.

Deepwater Port Licensing

Support for DWPL applications, Resource Report 9, and NEPA EIS documentation.

OCS Permitting Support

Assistance with Exploration Plans (EP), DOCDs, and strategic air permitting for OCS facilities.

Air Quality Compliance

NSR/PSD permitting, Title V applications, emissions reporting, and monitoring support.

Safety & Risk Programs

Development of PSM/RMP programs, PHAs, and risk assessments tailored to offshore operations.

Multi-Agency Regulatory Navigation

Support for approvals from USCG, MARAD, BOEM, EPA, FERC, and state regulators.

International Offshore Projects

Modeling, permitting, and impact studies for projects in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.

Aquatic & Environmental Services

Habitat evaluations, aquatic monitoring, and ecological assessments for offshore facilities.

Litigation & Compliance Support

Guidance through enforcement issues, compliance disputes, and regulatory negotiations.

Digital Tools & Modeling Software

Advanced software applications for air quality, hazard analysis, tank modeling, and risk visualization.

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Process Safety

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Water Quality

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High Stakes Capital Projects

Managing Risk & Reward Through EHS Leadership:

In this issue of EHS Quarterly, we examine how environmental consulting plays a pivotal role in turning regulatory challenges into project advantages. By embedding proactive environmental management and permitting strategies early in the capital project lifecycle, organizations can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and create measurable value.

Our Industry Experts

Meet our offshore industry experts who bring global experience in permitting, modeling, and compliance to complex coastal and deepwater projects.

Brian Burdorf
Brian Burdorf
Director, Operations
Michael Ballenger
Michael Ballenger
Principal Consultant
Shishir Mohan
Shishir Mohan
Managing Director, Gulf/South
Shreyas Erapalli
Shreyas Erapalli
Managing Consultant
Raghu Soule
Raghu Soule
Managing Consultant
Melissa Ryan
Melissa Ryan
Principal Consultant

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