Internal audits & inspections

Capricorn Maritime is your partner in keeping up international quality and safety standards: All of our auditors are ISM, ISPS, MLC, and ISO-norms (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001) certified, giving you the opportunity for fast and effective (re-)certification.

Our navigational assessments aim to identify navigational deficiencies on cargo vessels to improve your navigational process and bridge team performance. We support your team in creating a more efficient and navigationally safer work environment, thus preventing financial losses and accidents.

RightShip dry inspections evaluate a vessel’s condition, quality, and effectiveness of Safety Management System (SMS) implementation. They also review the adoption of industry recommendations and best practices, as well as the health and well-being of seafarers onboard.

With over 30 years of experience, our team is able to detect issues preventing you from passing the RightShip inspection, guaranteeing you a higher passing rate. Our services include an assessment tailored to your vessel, crew, and local requirements.

Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the ship’s condition and equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations. It ensures maritime safety and security and prevents pollution.

Capricorn Maritime offers preparatory inspections according to PSC standards so that your international vessel and crew do not experience unnecessary delays and financial losses.

Are you a Buyer in the process of acquiring a new vessel? Capricorn Maritime offers pre-purchase condition inspections, making sure that you know exactly what asset you add to your fleet. Pre-purchase condition inspections include the evaluation of the vessel’s operational condition and performance, structural and watertight integrity, safety system installations, bridge, deck and engine equipment, as well as a review of the ship’s documentation and a final report with recommendations for upgrading costs.

Capricorn Maritime is able to conduct LNG bunkering procedures such as ship to ship bunkering. We develop the tailored procedures and Bunker Management Plan for your DualFuel vessels, as well as train your crew to conduct LNG bunkering safely.

Do you want to improve your on- and off-shore operations to build a stronger, more resilient business? Capricorn Maritime Management offers gap analyses that can be conducted on board of your vessels or with your office staff, taking a holistic approach to freight operations and performance. Depending on your business structure and needs, we analyze your current operations, provide improvement points, and support you in executing the needed action steps toward your desired objectives.

Even with the right procedures and processes, accidents can happen. As part of our crisis management services, Capricorn Maritime can conduct the proper incident investigation including full scope investigation reports, interviews with the crew, and suggestions for follow-up actions to prevent other similar incidents. We also offer support in insurance cases.