Through the development of codes and conventions like SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL and MLC, the IMO has defined a host of regulatory guidelines for shipping companies. Building on their diverse positions within the maritime sector, our expert auditors support you in verifying the compliance of your vessels with these procedures and regulations.
VERIFYING YOUR SHIP'S COMPLIANCE
Mooring audits
From mooring equipment to STS transfers – our mooring auditors examine procedures and operational practices to verify whether your documented Safety Management System (SMS) is being properly implemented and effectively maintained. Their main focus is compliance with industry guidelines covering the requirements of TMSA element 6A, VIQ and MEG4. Is there room for improvement? Feel free to use our auditors’ evaluation as a hands-on guide to enhance the Safety Management System onboard your vessel.
Environmental audits (MARPOL)
MARPOL 73/78 aims at preventing and minimising marine pollution from ships – both accidental and from routine operations. Our HMA auditors onboard your vessel investigate whether compliance is observed with every local, national and international regulation as well as company-specific procedures. After an initial review of all onboard documentation such as oil record book and logbooks, the auditors will verify the appropriate condition and use of onboard machinery like the oily water separator. Finally our experts will review the processes implemented by the crew with regards to safety and the environment.
ISM/ISPS/MLC safety audits
Safety audits onboard and ashore verify whether safety and pollution-prevention activities comply with your Safety Management System (SMS). If your company focuses on an internal review of your processes and systems, our auditors support you with a first-in-class service to review your organisation’s management system against various international codes (ISM/ISPS and MLC).
Pre-TMSA audit
For the operation of tanker vessels, regulations are continuously evolving. Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) programmes ensure that companies follow industry-wide quality protocols and promote self-regulation, while constantly improving on tanking operations and efficiency. Our HMA auditors guide you through the TMSA programme and supply you with additional insights for your process optimisation.
Management/office audits
To provide an opportunity for future improvement of quality standards, HMA auditors examine your vessel’s documented management system. Focus of the review is the verification, implementation and maintenance of ISM, ISPS, MLC codes across the company’s office procedures. The office audit consists of an opening meeting, interviews with responsible personnel, verification of documents/physical verification and a closing meeting, where findings are presented as non-conformity or observation to the MD and DPA.
How can we support you?
Do you need more information on HMA inspections or our other services? Please don’t hesitate to contact our expert team!
