Regs4ships' experienced mariners can help and advise shipowners and managers on most aspects of ship operation. We have recently:

• advised a major oilfield service provider on establishing local offshore support vessel services in Africa (read our Case Study here);
• conducted pre-purchase surveys ranging from a large passenger ship to a harbour tug;
• helped a large ship operator to upgrade and digitise their Safety Management System.

ISM and ISPS

Our knowledge of regulatory systems including ISM and ISPS are second to none (more).

Maritime Accident Investigations

Regs4ships have conducted accident investigations for a number of Maritime Administrations including the Marshall Islands and Cayman Islands. The most recent being a fatality onboard a ship in the Bay of Biscay.

Read our Case Studies here and here.

Investigations and Prosecutions

Regs4ships was founded by the MCA's original Enforcement Unit. We have continued to make this niche a key area of our company expertise and have provided our services for a number of Flag States and Port Authorities.

Read our Case Study here.

Safety Systems for Domestic Passenger Vessels

The Merchant Shipping (Domestic Passenger Ships) (Safety Management Code) Regulations 2001 require passenger ships of Classes III to VI(A) to comply with the requirements of the Safety Management Code for Domestic Passenger Ships.

The code is based on general principles and objectives, and expressed in such terms that it can be applied to a wide variety of ships. Companies are required to develop and implement safe practices which include the following:

• a health and safety protection policy;
• procedures to ensure the safe operation of ships in compliance with relevant rules;
• lines of communication between personnel, ashore and afloat;
• procedures for reporting accidents; and
• procedures for responding to emergency situations.

Companies are to ensure that all persons employed in the operation of the ships receive appropriate training for the duties they are required to fulfil.

Regs4ships are specialists in implementing and operating ISM systems. We can provide a practical, bespoke solution, fully compliant with the requirements of the regulations.