Why is vessel compliance important?
To most people, ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, NTVRP and STCW are simply acronyms. To Freedom Yacht management, they're guidelines governening the safe operation of your vessel which must be upheld and current.
Vessel compliance is a key component to yachting as it interrelates with all other aspects including operations, insurance and more. Various organizations within the maritime industry have set standards for which yachts of all sizes must adhere to - some are more complicated than others thus keeping up with updates to these rules and regulations can be a full time job in itself.
Enter Freedom Yacht Management's compliance department.
How can Freedom help me?
By having a close relationships with many of the organizations tasked with vessel inspections and compliance checks, Freedom Yacht Management's team of professionals can help ensure your yacht is up to speed before setting sail. Freedom is your one stop shop for all vessel compliance. Some of the more popular compliance services Freedom offers are listed below:
- ISM services for yachts - both initial set-up services and ongoing monitoring systems
- MARPOL - helping vessels comply with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- 499 Safety Management System - including full support to captain and crew and an emergency contact onshore 24/7
- ISPS - interpreting and correctly applying code to vessel organization, providing company security officer (CSO), and assistance in supplementary documents such as Contingency Plans (CPs) and Ship's security plan (SCP)
- Environmental management, emergency response plans (SOPEP, etc.)