Audits
Navigational audits
The risk of navigational incidents persists despite the qualifications of marine officers and crew. Applying marine knowledge and skills professionally can mitigate this risk. Risk management and auditing are crucial for monitoring and improving individual and team skills, as well as identifying enhancements to Safety Management Systems. Ship vetting services conduct navigational audits to pinpoint risks and areas for improvement in onboard procedures. The resulting comprehensive report assesses navigational performance, highlighting positives and negatives, and offers clear recommendations aligned with best practices.
ISM internal audits
The International Safety Management Code (ISM) mandates shipping companies to conduct both internal and external audits to uphold the Safety Management System (SMS) standards.
Internal SMS audits gauge the effectiveness of a company’s safety systems. They are crucial as they directly impact the company, its employees, ship officers, and crews. The internal audit process, driven by these stakeholders’ interests, is often more critical than external audits.
ISPS internal audits
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) require Shipping Companies to have procedures for conducting both internal and external audits to ensure the ship is doing what is documented in the Ship Security Plan.
Ship vetting services performs and carries out ISPS internal audits on board operator vessels as well as in their offices or terminals.
