Our auditors are familiar with industry standards and the basis for assessment of systems and assets. These include, but are not limited to, ISM (Int. Safety Management), ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code), MLC (Maritime Labor Convention), LOLER (Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations).
QMS Marine undertakes gap assessments for clients before a formal inspection or when requirements change. This helps clients plan and prepare systems and staff for the main compliance audit and should help reduce or eliminate the number and severity of non-conformities.
The audit location is normally the asset (i.e. a vessel). On many occasions, particularly with ISM audits, the scope includes an audit of the asset owner’s or manager’s office and personnel (the headquarters and local entity if operating remotely of the headquarters).
This ensures the whole system is captured in the audit frame and provides the client with good evidence of its due diligence.
Marine Consultants, Surveyors & Loss Adjusters
