Vessel Compliance
Shipping is a High risk business and Safety Compliance is a major economic priority. Achieving high standards of safety with zero accidents is one of the most effective strategies for pursuing a successful maritime business.
Our inspectors, with rich experience in day to day maritime operation help our clients to achieve their safety standards and compliance. SIRE and Rightship programs have helped the shipping industry significantly by elevating the standard of safety and minimising the maritime accidents.
Pre Vetting Inspection
SIRE Inspections are a snapshot evaluation of operating procedures, implementation, crew awareness and condition of the vessel and her equipment. It is important to keep the vessels prepared all the time for the SIRE inspections to maximize commercial opportunities.
We have especially designed ship inspections based on SIRE program and RightShip for Oil, Chemical & Gas Tankers or Bulk Carriers to evaluate the preparedness of the vessel for the next SIRE inspections. This service usually involves a 2 -days visit to the vessel, preferably during cargo discharging. We provide truly independent advice on potential gaps, risks and how to mitigate them.
VDR Analysis
Voyage Data recorder analysis plays an important role for Shipping Companies across the World today. It has become an integral part of Voyage analysis for the continuous improvement & training purposes.With our expertise in analysing VDR recordings, our VDR comprehensive reports provides valuable information for the ship owners & managers including the following: :
- Effectiveness of Management Team onboard.
- Monitoring of Passage plan by Bridge Team.
- Helpful for improving the procedures.
- Identify the training level required.
- Enhance performance of crew onboard.
- Feedback on safe Navigation.
- Action required to minimise the running costs including Fuel savings /
equipment status etc.
ISM/ISPS Audit/Training
We perform the following marine safety & internal audits:
- ISM/MLC/ISPS internal audits for verification of implementation of compliance
- Environmental audits and Navigation audits
- Training
We perform these audits on-behalf of the ship managers and/or operators to verify the practical effectiveness of ISM implementation onboard ships. We also offer to conduct various training required for the sailing staff.
Audits to comply with TMSA requirements:
Our suitably qualified and experienced consultants regularly conduct various audits to identify gaps and provide solutions for optimum operations. We ensure the vessel’s we inspect are in full compliance with the TMSA requirements and provide feed backs / reports which captures team behaviour and any knowledge gaps. Our experienced consultants can make recommendations to have a safe and efficient operations.
We provide the following comprehensive audits:
- Static/Dynamic Navigational assessment
- Cargo audit
- Engineering audit
- Mooring and anchoring audit
- Environmental audit
- Bunkering audit
- Behavioral Competency Assessment
Investigations and Risk Assessment
We perform various marine investigations as an independent party for internal analysis or dispute resolution between parties. Our experts collect evidences, operating parameters, and interview crew and officers to investigate the root cause of the accident and /or incident.
We have core expertise in following Investigation and Risk Assessments:
- Accident/Incident Investigation & Analysis
- Speed Fuel Consumption Investigation
- Cargo disputes/damages
- Ship Security Assessment
- Mooring Risk Assessment
- Machinery Failure
- Bunker Dispute and ROB investigation