Technical assurance and consulting, end to end
Ten integrated practice areas covering the full lifecycle of vessel and fleet assurance — from management systems and vetting readiness to dry dock delivery and engineering advisory.
Overview
Design and implementation of structured fleet risk management programs: risk registers, bow-tie analyses, barrier management and risk-based decision frameworks aligned with ISM and TMSA Element expectations.
Key Deliverables
- Fleet & vessel risk registers
- Bow-tie analyses for major accident hazards
- Risk matrix & appetite statement
- Barrier verification program
- Board-level risk reporting pack
Client Benefits
- Defensible risk governance for boards & insurers
- Clear prioritization of safety investment
- TMSA & ISM alignment evidenced
Expected Outcomes
- Risk register adopted into management review
- Measurable reduction in high-risk findings
- Improved insurance presentation posture
Overview
Development, simplification and revitalization of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality management systems — built for crews to use, structured for auditors to verify.
Key Deliverables
- SMS gap review & restructure
- Procedure simplification program
- KPI & leading-indicator framework
- Incident investigation methodology
- Safety culture maturity assessment
Client Benefits
- Reduced documentation burden on board
- Stronger audit performance across ISM/ISPS/MLC
- A system crews follow because it works
Expected Outcomes
- Fewer repeat non-conformities
- Lower LTIF / TRCF trend lines
- Faster onboarding of new tonnage
Overview
Condition, pre-purchase, pre-charter and pre-vetting inspections delivered by senior surveyors to classification-grade documentation standards, worldwide.
Key Deliverables
- Full condition survey report with imagery
- Deficiency list ranked by risk & cost
- Pre-vetting inspection & close-out tracker
- Pre-purchase technical opinion
Client Benefits
- Independent, evidence-backed condition picture
- Negotiating leverage on S&P transactions
- No surprises at vetting or PSC
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced observation counts at next inspection
- Capex planned, not discovered
- Faster charter screening clearance
Overview
Internal and second-party audits across ISM, ISPS, MLC and company standards — navigational audits, engine-room audits, cargo-operation audits and office audits.
Key Deliverables
- Audit plan & protocol aligned to your SMS
- Findings register with root-cause analysis
- Corrective-action plan with owners & dates
- Trend analysis across fleet audits
Client Benefits
- External audits faced with confidence
- Systemic issues found before regulators find them
- Audit fatigue reduced through smarter scoping
Expected Outcomes
- Declining finding severity over audit cycles
- Closed-loop corrective action culture
- Clean external audit outcomes
Overview
End-to-end preparation for the SIRE 2.0 regime: question-bank mapping, hardware and documentation verification, human-factors coaching for officers and crew, and full mock inspections under realistic conditions.
Key Deliverables
- SIRE 2.0 question-bank gap analysis
- Mock inspection with graded report
- Officer & crew interview coaching
- Photograph & evidence portfolio review
- Negative-observation response strategy
Client Benefits
- Crews who understand the 'why', not just the checklist
- Human-factors findings anticipated and mitigated
- Consistent performance across sister vessels
Expected Outcomes
- Materially lower observation counts
- Higher first-pass vetting acceptance rates
- Stronger standing with oil-major screeners
Overview
Independent TMSA gap assessment across all elements and stages, with honest scoring, evidence-architecture design and a prioritized roadmap to your target stage profile.
Key Deliverables
- Element-by-element stage scoring
- Evidence matrix & document architecture
- Prioritized closure roadmap with effort estimates
- Pre-OCIMF-review readiness check
Client Benefits
- No inflated self-assessment risk
- Clear resource plan to reach target stages
- Evidence that survives charterer scrutiny
Expected Outcomes
- Verified stage uplift on target elements
- Improved charterer questionnaire outcomes
- Sustainable continuous-improvement cycle
Overview
Full-cycle dry dock support: specification development, yard selection and negotiation, owner's representation during the docking, and post-docking cost and quality reconciliation.
Key Deliverables
- Docking specification & work list
- Yard comparison & commercial evaluation
- On-site owner's representative
- Daily progress & cost reporting
- Final reconciliation & lessons-learned report
Client Benefits
- Scope creep and yard extras controlled
- Quality verified before the ship floats
- Off-hire window protected
Expected Outcomes
- Docking delivered on or under budget
- Reduced off-hire days versus plan
- Defect-free redelivery to trading
Overview
Independent marine assurance programs for charterers, terminals, financiers and investors: vessel screening frameworks, assurance criteria and ongoing fleet monitoring.
Key Deliverables
- Vessel acceptance criteria & screening matrix
- Assurance program manual
- Periodic fleet assurance reviews
- Incident & detention monitoring dashboard
Client Benefits
- Charter and cargo risk visibly managed
- Consistent, auditable acceptance decisions
- Early warning on deteriorating tonnage
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced exposure to substandard vessels
- Documented assurance trail for stakeholders
- Stronger counterparty negotiations
Overview
Regulatory compliance management across IMO instruments, flag-state requirements, port-state expectations and emerging environmental regulation — EEXI, CII, EU ETS and FuelEU readiness included.
Key Deliverables
- Compliance obligations register
- Regulatory horizon-scanning briefings
- EEXI/CII strategy & monitoring plan
- PSC performance improvement program
Client Benefits
- No regulatory surprises
- Compliance cost planned and optimized
- Board-ready regulatory reporting
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced PSC deficiency rates
- Zero detentions as a managed KPI
- Credible decarbonization compliance pathway
Overview
Senior engineering advisory for machinery reliability, defect investigation, performance optimization, retrofit evaluation and technical due diligence on acquisitions and newbuildings.
Key Deliverables
- Machinery reliability & defect studies
- Fuel & performance analysis
- Retrofit feasibility & ROI evaluation
- Technical due diligence reports
Client Benefits
- Engineering decisions grounded in data
- Capex deployed where it returns most
- Independent second opinion on major spend
Expected Outcomes
- Improved fleet reliability KPIs
- Reduced fuel & maintenance cost per day
- Acquisition risk priced accurately