Maritime Compliance Consultancy

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We translate IMO codes, flag state inspections, and PSC deficiencies into actionable compliance plans — before a vessel is detained.

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The Helm Engagement Process
Phase One

Gap Analysis & Vessel Survey

Before a single checklist is issued, we conduct a structured gap analysis against the applicable flag state requirements, ISM Code, and the vessel's last PSC inspection history. We identify every open deficiency, near-miss, and systemic pattern — the ones that PSC officers in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Tokyo have flagged in the last 18 months.

Deliverable: Gap Analysis Report

Deliverable

Gap Analysis Report

ISM Code Chapter 9 — Maintenance
MARPOL Annex VI — NOx Tier III
SOLAS II-1 — Structural Fire Protection
Flag State Circular FSC-2024-18
Full document available to clients
Phase Two

Pre-Inspection Compliance Audit

Four to six weeks before a scheduled PSC call, we board the vessel or conduct a remote documentation audit. Every SMS procedure, drill record, and certificate is mapped to the inspection checklist used by the relevant MOU. Deficiencies are graded by detention risk — critical, major, minor — with a closure deadline for each.

Deliverable: Compliance Matrix

Deliverable

Compliance Matrix

Fire & Safety Equipment — SOLAS Ch. III
Navigational Equipment Calibration Log
Crew Certification — STCW 2010 Manila
Ballast Water Management Plan
Full document available to clients
Phase Three

Live PSC Inspection Support

When the PSC officer boards, we are on standby — accessible by satellite phone or VSAT within 90 seconds. If a deficiency is raised, we provide the master with an immediate corrective action script, the supporting IMO circular reference, and the documentation required to refute or rectify the finding before the officer leaves the gangway.

Deliverable: Corrective Action Timeline

Deliverable

Corrective Action Timeline

T+0h — Deficiency notification received
T+1h — Helm response team briefed
T+4h — Corrective action script issued
T+48h — MOU follow-up response filed
Full document available to clients
Phase Four

Post-Inspection Remediation

After inspection, we produce a remediation dossier that closes every raised deficiency with documented evidence and updates the vessel's compliance baseline for the next port call. Root cause analysis prevents recurrence. Fleet-wide learnings are distributed to every superintendent in your organisation within 48 hours of closure.

Deliverable: Remediation Dossier

Deliverable

Remediation Dossier

Root Cause Analysis — All Deficiencies
Corrective Action Evidence Package
Updated Compliance Baseline Matrix
Superintendent Briefing Summary
Full document available to clients
Compliance Resources

Evidence before the ask. Every resource earns your trust before requesting your email.

Primary Resource

PSC Readiness Checklist

The exact checklist our surveyors use before every port call — 127 items mapped to Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and USCG inspection criteria. Vessels using this checklist have recorded zero detentions in 340 consecutive inspections.

127 Items·3 MOU Regions·Updated Feb 2026
Additional Resources
SIRE 2.0
94 pages·Updated Feb 2026

SIRE 2.0 Preparation Guide

A chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of the OCIMF SIRE 2.0 question library — 800+ questions mapped to the most common deficiency patterns observed in 2024–2025 inspections.

Preview — full document gated

Flag States
42 pages·Updated Jan 2026

Flag State Comparison Matrix

Side-by-side comparison of 18 flag state administrations: annual survey requirements, certificate renewal windows, DPA notification obligations, and known PSC targeting criteria.

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Risk Assessment
Web tool·Interactive Tool

Detention Risk Calculator

Input your vessel's last three PSC inspection records, flag state, and upcoming port call. The calculator outputs a detention probability score and the top five risk factors to address.

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