ISM, ISPS & MLC internal audits
Independent internal audits on board and ashore by a qualified auditor and Master Mariner. Clear findings, each referenced to the code and backed by photo evidence, so you close them before the flag or class auditor arrives.
Internal ISM audit
Safety management system on board and in the office.
Internal ISPS audit
Ship security plan and how it works in practice.
MLC 2006 inspection / internal audit
Living and working conditions, SEAs, hours of rest.
Navigation & bridge audit
Passage planning, bridge team management, ECDIS use.
Safety management
SMS procedures against practice on board, Master’s review, contact with the DPA.
Records & non-conformities
Drills, maintenance, near misses, corrective actions and their follow-up.
Emergency preparedness
Muster lists, drill plans, contingency plans and how the crew knows them.
Ship security
Access control, restricted areas, security drills and records.
Seafarers’ conditions
SEAs, hours of rest, accommodation, food, medical care, complaints.
Bridge & navigation
Passage plans, bridge procedures, charts and ECDIS.
How we audit
- Opening meeting with the Master
- Interviews with officers and crew
- Sampling of records and checks on site
- Closing meeting: findings agreed before we leave
What you receive
- Audit report: non-conformities and observations
- Each finding referenced to the ISM Code, ISPS Code or MLC 2006
- Photo evidence and a corrective action list
- Draft built on site with ShipCheckAI, for a fast turnaround
Prefer to fill in a checklist yourself, without AI? Use our desktop ISM / ISPS / MLC audit form.
Internal audits are for the company. They do not replace the flag or RO verification audits for the DOC, SMC, ISSC or MLC certificate.
- Master Mariner (Certificate of Competency) since 2014
- Qualified internal auditor – ISM, ISPS and MLC
- 7.5 years Fleet Master of an offshore support vessel fleet
- Reactivation of 7 ships from lay-up, delivery of 3 newbuildings
Where
Base: Riga, Latvia. Latvian ports (Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja) and the Baltic Sea region. Worldwide on request, with partner surveyors in Norway, the Mediterranean and Asia.
Vessel types
How often must internal ISM audits be done?
The ISM Code asks the company to carry out internal safety audits on board and ashore at intervals not exceeding twelve months.
Can an external auditor do the internal audit?
Yes. Many companies use an independent auditor, which also meets the ISM Code’s expectation that auditors are independent of the area they audit.
Can ISM, ISPS and MLC be audited in one visit?
Yes. One visit on board, with the findings reported separately for each code.
Do you audit the office too?
Yes, shipboard and office audits. The office audit can be on site or combined with document review.
How much does it cost?
We quote per request, based on the audits, the ship or office, the location and the dates. Send the details below and we reply within one working day.