Our Expertise
Comprehensive Maritime Solutions
Professional services designed to identify and rectify deficiencies, ensuring full compliance with international regulations.
Vessel Inspection
Comprehensive vessel condition inspections, supported by detailed reports, ensure full compliance with international regulations. This service minimizes PSC common deficiencies and detentions while enhancing vessel, crew, and company performance. (Code: V.I.)
Strategic PSC Risk Mitigation (Protecting Fleet Performance)
Our consultancy provides a "PSC Insider" advantage, led by former PSC Officers who combine regulatory authority with owner-oriented pragmatism. Instead of a standard checklist approach, we deliver a strategic defense that begins with a rigorous "stress test" to identify detention-triggering defects before authorities arrive. During the actual inspection, we provide tactical boarding assistance to mediate technical discussions, counter incorrect regulatory interpretations in real-time, and manage crew psychology to prevent minor findings from escalating. Pre-arrival advisory notes are issued to prepare crews effectively. (Code: PRE PSC).
ISM/ISPS/MLC Audit
A rigorous audit of the onboard SMS system, aligned with ISO 19011:2018. The review includes procedural compliance, documentation, and joint safety/security inspections (to be considered in compliance with ISM, MLC, ISPS Code and operator's SMS and SSP). Optional onboard ISPS exercises may be conducted depending on operational constraints. (Code: ISM1)
Navigational Safety & BTM Audit
(Compliant with TMSA 3 Requirements) In-depth audits, ideally conducted while underway, assess watch-keeping practices, ECDIS, GMDSS, publications, logbook entries, Master's standing orders, navigational maintenance records, navigational critical equipment and alarm systems and crew compliance with the Bridge Procedure Guide and SMS. Findings are compiled into detailed reports with compliance checklists. Alternatively, the audit can also be performed while the vessel is alongside. The alongside audit does not have the benefit of assessing navigational safety in real time but provides a comprehensive navigation operational assessment. (Code: BTM)
Pre-Vetting (OCIMF) Inspection
SIRE 2.0 compliant vetting using CVIQ protocols. Inspections focus on identifying and rectifying deficiencies and ensuring crew preparedness. Training and follow-up support are provided. Challenges to keeping up with new SIRE 2.0 include the management of the Compiled Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (CVIQ), the follow-up of observations from previous inspections, the study of the human factor and processes. Key support includes: SMS gap analysis, Management of Change assessments, System updates for SIRE 2.0, Crew and office training programs. (Code: Pre Vetting)
Pre-RightShip inspection
Our Pre-RightShip Inspection service is designed to identify potential weaknesses before the official assessment, allowing both the vessel and Company to proactively improve onboard standards, operational awareness, SMS implementation, emergency preparedness, navigational practices, cargo operations, housekeeping conditions, and safety culture. What distinguishes our service is the extensive operational experience of our team, composed of senior maritime professionals with direct involvement in PSC, SIRE, RightShip, vetting, navigation, cargo, mooring, and safety inspections within the dry bulk and tanker sectors. This background enables us to deliver realistic, inspection-oriented assessments aligned with current industry expectations and charterers’ standards. Rather than relying solely on theoretical checklists, Jo Marine provides practical onboard guidance focused on the actual conditions and performance expected during inspections. Through our hands-on methodology, we help Companies strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk exposure, improve inspection preparedness, enhance vessel presentation and operational reliability, and support positive inspection outcomes through a sustainable process of continuous improvement. (Code: PRE-RIGHTSHIP)
TMSA-3 Audit & Consultancy
Complete audits and benchmark reviews for TMSA conformance, including engineering, cargo, navigational, ballast, bunker, mooring operations and security assessments. Offered as internal readiness audits or independent third-party verifications. (Code: TMSA)
Port Facility
Assessment of port infrastructure compliance with ISPS and EU regulations. Review and development of PFSA/PFSP including physical inspections of facilities.
Port Facility Services
Ship Certificates Review: Detailed remote review of official documents (ship's certificates ORB, GRB, BW/MRB, Official Log Books, Training Manuals, etc.) to preempt PSC-related errors. (Code: CERT1)
Crew Certificates Review
Full remote verification of crew documents as per STCW, MLC and Flag Administrations standards. (Code: CERT2)
Company ISM/ISPS/MLC Compliance
Thorough review of Company safety structures over a two-day visit to the Company headquarters office. Audits are benchmarked against industry best practices, offering early identification of compliance risks and systemic deficiencies. By counting on expert auditors who have been doing this for decades, you will be able to know in detail if your Company performance is in line with the standards normally required by the various Memoranda thanks to an independent verification. Optional consultant oversight and trend analysis are available on a long-term basis. (Code: ISM2)
Crew Performance Evaluation
Simulated emergency drills to assess crew readiness and mitigate training gaps. Focused on improving key personnel performance and reducing detainable PSC findings (always found in a ship detention report). (Code: CREW1)
Plan Preparation
Creation and development of maritime plans: Biofouling Plans, Mooring Systems (MSMP & LMP), Advanced SMS (DryBulk/Tanker), and various ship-specific manual updates.
Additional Services
Flag Administration support, accident investigation, Port Captain services, repair attendance, and owner interest representation in various shipping matters.