Vessel Class Services, Audits & ISO Compliance

Operating vessels in today’s regulatory environment requires more than basic compliance. Shipowners and operators must demonstrate continuous adherence to international standards, class requirements and management system obligations, while maintaining operational efficiency and minimising downtime.

We provide comprehensive vessel class support, independent audits and ISO compliance services to help organisations meet these requirements with confidence. Our approach is practical, evidence-based and aligned with real operational conditions at sea and ashore.

We support vessels at every stage of the class and inspection cycle, ensuring they are fully prepared before surveys take place.

Our services include:

• Pre-class and class readiness assessments
   
• Gap analysis against class and statutory requirements
   
• Condition and safety inspections for vessels of all types
   
• Support for annual, intermediate and special surveys
   

By identifying deficiencies early, we help clients address issues proactively, reduce inspection findings and avoid unnecessary delays or off-hire periods.

Regulatory enforcement is increasing across all major maritime jurisdictions. We conduct independent flag and port state compliance audits to assess a vessel’s readiness against applicable conventions and local requirements.

These audits focus on:

• Statutory certification and documentation
   
• Safety management and onboard procedures
   
• Crew competence, drills and familiarisation
   
• Vessel condition and operational readiness
   

Clear, prioritised findings are provided, allowing operators to address risks efficiently and demonstrate due diligence to authorities.

We deliver independent, objective audits to provide assurance to owners, managers and stakeholders. Our auditors are experienced maritime professionals with a strong understanding of both regulatory expectations and operational realities.

Audit outputs include:

• Clear identification of non-conformities and observations
   
• Practical, actionable recommendations
   
• Risk-based prioritisation of corrective actions
   
• Evidence suitable for internal governance and external assurance
   

We support the implementation, maintenance and auditing of ISO management systems, including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
   
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
   
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
   

Our approach ensures that management systems are not simply compliant on paper, but embedded into day-to-day operations. We focus on improving effectiveness, accountability and performance, while avoiding unnecessary administrative burden.