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Navigational Audits is a tool to increase the navigational safety standards in a shipping company. According to OCIMF TMSA element 5, the operator shall arrange independent navigational reviews to check the navigational competence. A Navigational Audit is a systematic control of how the Ship Operator’s Navigational procedures are followed. The audit is not to be performed while the vessel is in port. A Navigational Audit program starts with a discussion between the ship operator and the independent auditor what the outcome of the program should be. Issues that will be discussed can be how many percent of the fleet that will be audited yearly, how the follow up on any findings will be dealt with and the frequency of the audits. Ideally the outcome of the audits will be linked to the operators training program. The training can either take place in a simulator or been carried out onboard during the audits.

The audit process consists as a minimum of the following elements: Navigational skills and procedures assessment.

To distinguish between those organizations who embrace the International Safety Management Code (ISM) in its true spirit and those who aim at fulfilling, only minimum requirements we have our inhouse audit model constructed in line with the Oil Majors requirement which brings out the true picture Safety & Environmental protection standards of the organization.

We review the SMS procedure and organizational culture of the Company, list out the gap, redesign and develop the current SMS for the additional procedures to make the SMS more effective to fulfil the gap.

Considering internal/external ship board audit a very important tool for improvement therefore we:

SN marine services ensures that a ship has highly qualified in house nautical and engineer auditors who frequent the ships on regular basis to give unbiased/factual reports Make sure to detect and prevent deficiencies which can result to an incident or an accident, testing internal control, and monitoring compliance with Company's policy and safety procedures Give our possible efforts that all audits are conducted periodically as per the requirements of the Code and a company's convenience. Our structured approach shall ensure your ships continuously adhere to the requirements of the Ship Security Plan and best practices.

Our Team of experienced Master Mariners carry out extensive Cargo Audits as part of the TMSA requirement.

We have developed an in-house Cargo Audit Checklist in line with TMSA requirements which provides a complete overview of the soft skills and knowledge of onboard personnel related to cargo operations.

We can also carry out Cargo Audits based on Company specific Checklists.

Our team of auditors when onboard are an extended arm of the organization rather than third party auditors.

As part of the Audit, Training and rectification is also carried out whilst onboard to ensure no Observations are noted by third party inspectors.

SN marine services vessel surveyors and inspectors report on the condition of a particular vessel’s hull and machinery, and other equipment condition at the given time of the inspection. The survey will typically determine the working or operational condition of equipment and management systems, including its certification status. SN marine services works with vessel and barge owners, charterers, and insurance interests, including Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, in providing condition surveys for vessels and fleets of all types, sizes and purpose.

SN marine surveyors and consultants have knowledge in all P&I related matters:

On-site, we will initially provide support and assistance to the master and owners at a time which is often their first experience of an accident. We then ensure we provide the club with essential information captured in a quick report format so that the claims handler can take the correct immediate actions to protect their members – for example, by engaging lawyers or salvors.

Once the situation is stabilised, we will carry out a thorough investigation. We will collect contemporaneous evidence both electronic and paper-based, and if required take statements from crew in a legal format.

We will facilitate reciprocal ‘without prejudice’ surveys in order to record the damage and estimate repair costs. We will liaise with the opposing interests to continue inspections and record progress as the vessels are being repaired.

We offer maritime investigatory services in all areas of a marine claims and incidence relating to all types of floating vessel and structure, personnel and cargoes.

Our marine surveyors have extensive experience and knowledge in maritime investigations that range widely from cargo damage and marine accidents through to personal injuries and fatalities.

We have experience and expertise in operating at casualty sites, providing technical reports and support and if necessary providing expert witness for issues that result in proceedings at court or arbitration. Some of the areas we operate in include:

SN marine services offers a comprehensive Hull & Machinery (‘H&M’) service to ship owners, underwriters, brokers, law firms and other related parties. With technical experts in Hull & Machinery surveying and inspections worldwide, we investigate the cause, nature and extent of damage or failure, as well as offer accurate estimates of repair costs and duration, for all types of marine H&M claims.

Bringing together our unique mix of marine engineers, master mariners, naval architects and electrical engineers, we can quickly and efficiently respond to our clients’ H&M needs no matter where they are located.

Despite all efforts to prevent them, accidents that damage cargo happen continuously. An engineering investigation can determine the cause, responsibility and extent of a loss involving cargo damage.

Our engineers and investigators have expertise in determining the cause, nature, scope and value of cargo loss due to dropping, fire damage, water contamination, inadequate blocking and bracing as well as many other factors. Our engineers are experienced in many industries and are familiar with a wide variety of unique machinery and equipment. They are often called on to determine whether machinery or equipment is repairable, damaged beyond reasonable repair efforts, or is only superficially damaged.

When our engineers are called to serve as expert witnesses they are a reliable resource for providing accurate, easy-to-understand explanations as to the unique factors of an incident to an insurance adjuster, attorney or jury.