Vessel Audit

• A planned and documented activity performed to determine by investigation, examination, or evaluation of objective evidence, the adequacy and adherence to safety and quality management systems.
• ISM Code Internal Audit: Conducting mandated internal audits to verify the vessel's compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code requirements.
• ISPS Code Verification: Auditing the vessel's security plans and operational adherence to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
• MLC Audit Compliance: Ensuring the vessel and crew conditions meet the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) regarding welfare, accommodation, and employment.
• Navigational Audit Program: Implementing a rigorous audit of the bridge team's navigational practices, passage planning, and watchkeeping routines to minimize collision risk.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Review: Systematically reviewing the SMS effectiveness, checking that procedures are followed and are actively contributing to safety improvements.
• Cargo Handling Procedure Audit: Verifying crew competency and adherence to safe and compliant procedures for loading, discharging, and managing the specific cargo type.
• Environmental Compliance Check: Auditing waste management, oily water separator usage, and adherence to MARPOL pollution prevention regulations.
• Audit Report Follow-up and Closure: Creating a detailed action plan to promptly and effectively close out all non-conformities (NCs) identified during the audit.
• Supplier and Contractor Audits: Conducting external audits of key service providers (e.g., technical workshops, manning agencies) to ensure their quality standards meet ours.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Deficiencies: Utilizing RCA techniques to understand the underlying causes of recurring deficiencies, addressing system failures rather than just symptoms.
• #   Internal Audit Scheduling and Rotation: Implementing a regular, scheduled program of internal audits by independent shore staff to ensure objectivity.
• Preparation for External Audits: Systematically preparing the vessel and crew for compulsory external audits by Flag State or Class.
• Near Miss and Incident Trend Analysis: Auditing the process for reporting and investigating near misses, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into procedures.