Purpose of Audits are to verify compliance of the requirements of the ISM Code, ISPS Code & the MLC.

The ISM Code paragraph 12.1 states: “The Company should carry out internal safety audits onboard and ashore at intervals not exceeding 12 months to verify whether safety and pollution-prevention activities comply with the safety Management System (SMS)”.

Section 12.4 of the code also states that “Personnel carrying out audits should be independent of the areas being audited unless this is impracticable due to the size and nature of the company”. With the required Lead Auditor certification available, the company can carry out the ISM, ISPS, MLC Audits on behalf of the Technical/ISM Manager. The company provides an independent view as required by ISM Code 12.4. The fully certified auditor will carry out the audit on behalf of the company and submit a detailed written report in a narrative format listing any relevant points including details of any ‘Findings’. (Non-Conformities/Observations).

The company also carries out verification audits when required by Port State Control or deemed necessary due to any other circumstances.