We provide shipowners with services for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the Safety Management System (SMS) in the Company and on ships.
- We are developing regulatory documentation for the Safety Management System for the company and the vessel.
The law stipulates that a sea vessel with a tonnage of 500 GRT or more, making international voyages, must obtain an ISM Certificate (International Safety Management Certificate) indicating the implementation of an SMS (Safety Management System) on board, and the shipowner (shipping company) must obtain a Document of Compliance confirming that such a system is in place and that it meets the requirements of the ISM Code (International Safety Management Code).
We and our partners are international experts in ISM, authorized by the Maritime Administrations of several foreign flags and international maritime classification societies (registers).
Considering our experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in shipping companies, we are ready to assist shipowners in the development and implementation of documentation and procedures for Safety Management Systems (SMS) in companies and on ships.
Moreover, if necessary, upon your additional request, our expert/auditor can travel to the site to conduct consultations and seminars on the implementation of the SMS with shore personnel and ship crews.
We provide assistance to shipowners in conducting internal audits of ships and shore facilities to verify compliance with the requirements of the ISM Code.
- Support for the certification of the Company and the vessel according to the ISM Code.
- Preparation of the Company for the external audit according to the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code),
- Preparation of the Implementation Plan for the ISM Code in the company and on the ship,
- Submission of an application for conducting and supporting the company’s external audit for compliance with the requirements of the ISM Code,
- Analysis of the results of the external audit and issuance of recommendations to the company’s management for eliminating discrepancies and further implementing the ISM Code in the Company and on the vessel(s).
ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code).
Ship security plan.
Services to shipowners for the development and implementation of the Ship Security Plan on vessels and in preparing ships for certification under the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code).
According to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), a sea vessel with a tonnage of 500 GT or more, undertaking international voyages, must have a Ship Security Plan approved by the Flag Administration and obtain an International Ship Security Certificate.
We are ready to assist shipowners in the development and implementation of the Ship Security Plan on vessels and in preparing ships for certification under the ISPS Code:
– Assistance in creating the Ship Security Plan and obtaining the temporary International Ship Security Certificate;
– Analysis of the existing documentation related to ship security and recommendations on the composition and content of documents to be requested from the former/current registered owner for the development of the Ship Security Plan;
– Analysis of documents received from the former/current registered owner
– Drafting the Ship Security Plan
– Discussion with the client and adjustment of the Ship Security Plan in agreement with them;
– Submission of the Ship Security Plan for review and approval by the relevant authority (Flag State Administration or classification society as Recognized Organization of the flag);
– Obtaining a temporary International Ship Security Certificate;
– Accompaniment of the internal audit of the vessel for ISM (by the shipowner);
– Accompaniment of the external audit of the vessel for ISM Code (conducted by the Flag State Administration or a classification society – Recognized Organization of the flag) and obtaining the permanent International Ship Security Certificate;
– Consultations on implementing corrective actions based on the results of internal and external audits and preparing reporting documentation.
Maritime Labour Convention
Preparation and certification of the company and vessels according to MLC.
Development of ship documentation and procedures in accordance with the MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) for the vessel.
Application and receipt of Part I of the Declaration of Compliance of the vessel with labor standards in maritime shipping (Part I is issued by RO/CS (Recognized Organization/Class Society) on behalf of the flag without inspecting the vessel).
Preparation of Part II of the Declaration (Part II is filled out by the shipowner, submitted to the RO/CS for approval, then the RO/CS inspects the vessel and issues a Certificate based on the results).
Assistance in conducting workplace certification by an external expert organization.
Proofreading of employment contracts in accordance with the requirements of the MLC.
Possible accompaniment of the presentation of the vessel RO/CS for compliance with the requirements of Conventions No. 92, 133 ILO (for vessels whose keel was laid before 20.08.2013). If the keel is laid later, then the design of the vessels must fully comply with the new MLC requirements.
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