Maritime Vetting and Audit Services

Make or break the project

While vetting and audit inspections might seem routine, overlooking them can jeopardize your maritime operations.

Operating high-value maritime projects leaves no room for risk. A single oversight in vessel inspections or supplier vetting can lead to costly delays, safety incidents, or regulatory violations.

Often the suppliers are vetted and assessed by a very competent supplier management team. Yet, for the very specialized world of shipping, and especially the opaque web of charterers/operators, it can be recommendable to use external experts. This includes owners of vessels of all kinds.

Because the business setup and rules deviate significantly from any other business type. Thus, it is paramount that the suppliers you select are fully aligned with your values and Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements (HSSEQ).

 

Secure High Standards with Nordic Maritime Solutions

The selection of the right suppliers can make or break a project. That’s why thorough vetting and audit inspections are crucial.

At Nordic Maritime Solutions we often conduct specialized vettings and inspections of vessel charterers, vessel operators, and vessel owners. This is to ensure compliance with safety standards and fulfillment of all relevant requirements.

To fulfill this we conduct thorough vetting inspections where we examine:

• The vessels documentation
• Safety systems
• Operational procedures
• The vessel’s hull, mahcinery, electrical systems, navigation equipment etc.
• Asses crew members
• And other critical areas

 

Achieve Operational Excellence with Our Comprehensive Vetting Inspections

Safety and compliance are of utmost importance for any project in the maritime industry. To achieve operational excellence, it’s not enough to meet the minimum international marine safety regulations. It’s vital to stay ahead of them. That’s why our vetting process goes beyond vessel vetting.

It is of paramount importance to also evaluate the entire operational framework and regulations. This aids in identifying potential risks before they impact your project. Routine inspections are crucial for maintaining these standards.

To effectively assess your operational framework, you need a deep understanding of the factors at play. That’s why our team evaluate all critical areas of your project.

Our team has in-depth knowledge about:

• Knowledge of industry best practices
• How the operators are working their setup
• The legal requirements
• The systems they operate under
• Deep knowledge of different vessel types
• How to implement internationally established standards
• Vessel compliance and industry standards
• Marine assurance
• And how all these are interlinked to your requirements.

 

Our Vessel Vetting Process

Get bespoke inspections to fulfill your requirements within your system and modus operandi. Our in-house program is designed to meet your needs and often covers all necessary requirements.

We’ll work closely with you to understand your specific needs and develop a plan to achieve the best possible results. We also offer to strengthen your project with optional pre-vetting inspections that catch potential issues early.

Our targeted audits evaluate your self-assessment systems against program targets. To show you exactly where you meet standards. And where improvements can drive better results.

 

Your Needs, Our Priority

Each time we carry out a vetting inspection, we apply our “road-to-success” criteria. To ensure that we maintain a strict focus on your needs and expectations:

• We provide a single point of contact, 24-7-365 with a back office on standby. Ready to assist you with any requirements or operational matters that may arise.
• Our inspectors are rigorously vetted and trained.
• Any inspector deployed on a vessel will always carry out the inspection in accordance with the agreed scope. We assure our inspectors are properly briefed about any possible additional requirements.
• We work with all parties to get the vessel ready for operation as fast as possible.
• After the thorough examination you’ll receive a ship inspection report.

 

Ready for Specialized Vetting Inspections?

To ensure operational efficiency it’s important to meet the requirements of international regulations and the minimum marine safety criteria. In conjunction align the vetting process with your values and HSSEQ.

Each year, we carry out several hundred inspections for a wide variety of vessel operators, and offshore and shipping companies. Having a local presence with a global reach, we are prepared for any eventuality.

We are on standby – ready to assist you with any practical issues or questions that may arise regards your vessel vetting and maritime operations.

Get in contact with us by phone, email, or online. Whichever way is most convenient for you. We’re always available to answer your questions and provide the information you may need.