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Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability Consulting (ships & shore-based)

  • Map your compliance roadmap to binding frameworks: IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy (“by or around 2050” net-zero ambition) and technical rules now in force (EEXI & CII from 1 Jan 2023).
  • Align ship fuel/emissions planning with EU ETS for shipping (in force since 1 Jan 2024) - surrender allowances by 30 Septeach year for prior-year emissions; MRV verification/reporting keeps running. 
  • Prepare for FuelEU Maritime: monitor from 1 Jan 2025; first FuelEU report due 31 Jan 2026; carry FuelEU DoC by 30 Jun 2026 and annually thereafter.
  • Keep sulphur/air compliance current under MARPOL Annex VI (0.50% global sulphur limit; consistent-implementation guidance).
  • For Indian shore facilities/ports, embed Harit Sagar – Green Port Guidelines (GoI) into ESG and waste/energy plans.
  • For Indian projects, integrate statutory EIA Notification 2006 triggers, screening/scoping, and clearance conditions.
  • Build CII improvement plans (SEEMP Part III, operational measures) and annual rating governance.
  • Structure data capture once to serve MRV (EU), ETS, FuelEU, and customer disclosures.
  • Incorporate IMO maintenance/safety mandates (e.g., lifeboat servicing under MSC.402(96)) into asset integrity programs.
  • Establish internal audit cycles tied to ISM Code/ISM objectives for ships and analogous ISO-style EMS for shore.
  • Create enforcement-ready records and control of change procedures for future rule updates (e.g., CII review cycles, forthcoming IMO measures).
  • Deliver board-level heatmaps of regulatory exposure across flags, trading areas (EU/US/Asia PSC regimes), and upcoming deadlines.

  • Materiality
  • KPIs
  • Roadmaps
  • Supplier engagement 

ESG Compliance & Reporting (ships & shore-based)

  • For India-listed entities, implement BRSR per SEBI; use BRSR Core(assurance-ready indicators) as your minimum set.
  • Apply the Dec 20, 2024 SEBI circular on industry-specific BRSR Core standards; update metrics and procedures accordingly.
  • Map and disclose using GRI Standards(global baseline); align material topics with maritime/industrial impacts.
  • Tie ship emissions and energy data to GRI 302/305 style metrics while ensuring MRV/ETS data integrity.
  • Establish controls for EU FuelEU monitoring data (energy used, GHG intensity) to feed ESG reports from FY2025.
  • Document environmental governance and risk: spillage controls, ballast, waste - matched to legal references (CFR/IMO).
  • Set up limited/assurance pipelines for BRSR Core (engagement letters, evidence lists, traceability).
  • Address EU ETS compliance narrative (strategy for allowances, cost pass-through, scope).
  • Include port decarbonisation/Harit Sagar KPIs for Indian port entities.
  • Publish policy statements consistent with IMO strategy trajectories and national plans.
  • Calibrate incident/near-miss reporting with ISM internal audit findings.
  • Maintain audit-ready master registers of laws/regs and assurance working papers mapped to each disclosure. 

  • GRI/SASB/BRSR
  • Data systems
  • Audit‑ready evidence 

GRI & BRSR Consulting (ships & shore-based)

  •  Perform double-materiality style assessment that also satisfies SEBI BRSR topic coverage and BRSR Core indicators.
  • Build a GRI-aligned taxonomy for maritime: emissions (CII/MRV), effluents & waste (MARPOL), safety (ISM), labour.
  • Cross-walk BRSR metrics to GRI disclosures to avoid duplicate data systems.
  • Set evidence trails from operational systems (SEEMP III, bunkering, BWMS logs) to ESG claims.
  • Implement assurance packs reflecting SEBI BRSR Core expectations (indicator definitions, sampling plans).
  • Include port-specific elements per Harit Sagar(shore power, waste, dredging, biodiversity) where relevant.
  • Harmonise EU ETS and FuelEUdata flows with GRI 305 (GHG) & energy disclosures.
  • Define governance/oversight cadence (Board ESG Committee charters; DP linkages for fleet).
  • Draft policies aligned to IMO GHG Strategy and Annex VI compliance for narrative sections.
  • Build supplier questionnaires (shipyards, recyclers, waste vendors) to meet BRSR Core supply-chain asks.
  • Prepare X-industry comparability using GRI universal + sector guidance; maintain change logs.
  • Train internal owners; create control matrices mapped to every BRSR Core metric.

  •  Policy
  • Metrics
  • Board disclosures
  • Assurance support 

Hazardous Materials & Safety

Asbestos Management (ships & shore-based)

  • Ban & scope (ships): Enforce SOLAS II-1/3-5 - no new installation of asbestos-containing materials on any ship from 1 Jan 2011; manage any legacy findings under flag/class controls.
  • What “no installation” means: Follow IMO circular guidance clarifying replacement/maintenance after 1 Jan 2011 and survey expectations for verification.
  • Worker protection baseline (shore & shipyards): Apply the ILO Asbestos Convention, 1986 (No. 162) across all activities with potential exposure (inventory, maintenance, removal, waste handling).
  • EU worker protection (shore & ports/shipyards): Where EU law applies, implement Directive 2009/148/EC (as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2668) covering exposure limits, training, medical surveillance and safe work practices.
  • US worker protection (shore facilities & repair yards): Apply OSHA asbestos standards (29 CFR 1910.1001 for general industry; note separate rule for construction at 29 CFR 1926.1101).
  • Inventory & lab sampling: Maintain a documented asbestos inventory; for ships, link findings to IHM Part I (and keep it current); for shore sites, mirror the same rigor in plant asset registers and project files.
  • EU ship calls/recycling readiness: For vessels calling EU ports, ensure IHM is maintained and verified in line with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (and monitor updates to the European List / guidance).
  • Permits & controls (both contexts): Use restricted work permits, enclosure/containment, air monitoring, decontamination and waste chain-of-custody consistent with ILO/EU/OSHA requirements.
  • Training & competence: Provide role-appropriate training, medical surveillance and competence validation for employees and contractors handling ACMs (per ILO/EU/OSHA).
  • Emergency & confined-space safety: When work is inside tanks/voids/plant rooms, combine asbestos controls with enclosed-space entry procedures required by IMO/OSH frameworks (permit-to-work, gas testing, rescue).
  • Records for inspections & audits: Keep survey reports, lab certificates, training logs, exposure assessments and waste manifests ready for PSC/class/flag(ships) and labour/OSH authorities(shore).
  • Annual review & change control: Re-audit inventories, verify controls, and update IHM/plant registers after refits, remodels or equipment changes to maintain continuous compliance. 

  • Asbestos survey
  • Asbestos Management Plan
  • Asbestos Removal, Decontamination & Disposal

IHM PART I, II & III

  • Use the controlling IMO guideline: Prepare and maintain the IHM under the 2023 IMO Guidelines – MEPC.379(80), which supersede MEPC.269(68); apply the structure, Tables A/B/C/D, and maintenance triggers therein.
  • Part definitions: Part I covers hazardous materials in the ship’s structure and equipment; Part II (operationally generated wastes) and Part III (stores) are prepared before the recycling phase, as prescribed by MEPC.379(80).
  • EU applicability & documents on board: Under Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 (EU SRR) and the Commission’s enforcement notice, from 31 Dec 2020 all EU-flagships and non-EUships calling EU ports/anchorages (≥500 GT; limited exemptions) must carry an IHM withthe appropriate evidence: Inventory Certificate (IC) for EU-flag ships; Statement of Compliance (SoC) for non-EU ships.
  • Certificate formality (EU text): The IC is supplemented by Part I of the IHM as specified in Article 12; maintain validity via the survey regime in the Regulation.
  • Scope & exceptions (EU): EU SRR applies to ships ≥500 GTflying an EU flag and to non-EU ships calling at EU ports; exceptions include warships and certain government non-commercial vessels.
  • “Live” maintenance of Part I: Keep Part Icontinuously updated after conversions, equipment changes, or new HM findings, following the IHM maintenance method set out in MEPC.379(80) and EMSA’s best-practice guidance (Articles 5 & 12 alignment).
  • Crew/office procedures: Establish ship-specific procedures (reporting triggers, vendor declarations, DoC handling) so the IHM remains accurate for surveys/inspections; EMSA details a harmonised maintenance approach.
  • Standardised records & sampling: Use the forms, sampling strategies, and supplier documentation modelled in MEPC.379(80) (MD/SDoC pathways) and EMSA guidance to ensure traceable evidence trails.
  • HKC now in force: The Hong Kong Conventionentered into force on 26 June 2025; ensure your IHM and end-of-life planning are consistent with HKC regulation 5 (IHM) and related survey/certification for recycling.
  • Recycler package for end-of-life: When preparing for recycling, compile hazardous-material locations and quantities (from Parts I–III) and align the Ship Recycling Plan with HKC/EU SRR requirements and, for EU-flag ships, use facilities on the European List.
  • What to carry (practical checklist): Approved IHM Part I, the IC (EU-flag)or SoC (non-EU), ICIHM (for HKC), IHM maintenance records/procedures, supplier MD/SDoCs, latest survey report, and evidence of any rectifications since last  

  • Surveys
  • IHM preparation
  • IHM maintenance
  • IHM GAP analysis. 

Green Ship Recycling

  • Advise on Hong Kong Convention requirements now effective (26 Jun 2025) - safe/environmentally sound recycling, SRFP, and IHM alignment.
  • For EU calls/owners, integrate EU SRR (Reg. 1257/2013) - use facilities on the European List; manage notification/contracting.
  • Prepare Ship Recycling Plan (SRP) tailored to IHM Parts II & III.
  • Vet yards (HKC-compliant/EU-listed), audit EHS systems and downstream waste handling.
  • Draft contracts covering downstream waste traceability and worker protection.
  • Export controls & notifications where applicable; align with flag/port requirements.
  • Package PSC/port documentation for the last voyage and recycling delivery.
  • Integrate PFOS/PCB/asbestos removal sequences before cutting.
  • Manage stakeholder communications and transparency (GRI/BRSR links).
  • Close-out reporting: hazardous waste manifests, certificates of completion.
  • Advisory on tax/financial provisions and impairment triggers (non-regulatory narrative).
  • Monitor IMO/EC updates on equivalence and list changes. 

  • Project evaluation
  • Yard audit and selection
  • Consultants
  • KPI 

PFOS Survey

  • Identify PFOS-containing materials (notably legacy AFFF foams, coatings) and flag per IHM.
  • Apply Stockholm Convention listings (PFOS in Annex B - restricted) in inventories and disposal plans.
  • Track EU REACH broad PFAS restriction initiative (consultation/committee steps ongoing).
  • In the US, align with EPA PFAS regulatory actions (drinking water, reporting, AFFF transitions) and disclosure where needed.
  • Sample, lab-test, and segregate PFOS-bearing stocks; document as per IHM/yard requirements.
  • Replace with approved fluorine-free agents where permitted by class/flag/port.
  • Maintain SDS library; vendor declarations; storage/retirement logs.
  • Plan disposal via authorised hazardous-waste chains per jurisdiction.
  • Train crew on spill & exposure response for legacy foam systems.
  • Update risk registers; tie to BRSR/GRI hazardous substances metrics.
  • Confirm national bans/restrictions in trading regions (EU/US/India updates).
  • Include PFOS status in PSC/port submission packs as needed. 

  • Survey
  • Testing
  • Reporting

Marine Drone Services

  • Inspections of tanks, voids, and confined spaces are carried out in line with IMO Resolution A.1050(27) on enclosed space entry, reducing or eliminating the need for human entry.
  • Drones substitute for high-risk access (at height, enclosed, or hazardous), ensuring compliance with the ISM Code’srequirement to identify and control risks.
  • Where potentially explosive atmospheres exist (cargo/ballast tanks), drones used are ATEX-certified to comply with Directive 2014/34/EU (equipment in explosive atmospheres).
  • For shore-based plants and terminals, operations follow ILO Convention No. 162 (Asbestos) and OSHA Confined Space Standards (29 CFR 1910.146) where workers would otherwise be exposed.
  • UAVs are equipped with high-resolution video and thermal imaging to detect corrosion, coating failures, structural fatigue, and hotspots.
  • Inspection data is processed into 3D digital models to support trend analysis, regulatory surveys, and maintenance planning.
  • Flight planning and execution are documented, providing a verifiable record for class societies, flag State surveyors, and PSC inspectors.
  • By reducing manned entry, drone inspections align with international efforts to reduce workplace fatalities in enclosed spaces, a recurring focus in IMO circulars and ILO safety campaigns.
  • Data integrity is safeguarded for auditability under ISM, ISPS, and ESG reporting frameworks.

  • Survey
  • Reporting
  • Assessment  

Safety & Management Systems

ISM Internal Audit

  • Audit your Safety Management System (SMS) to the ISM Code objectives, functional requirements, and company responsibilities.
  • Use IMO implementation guidance (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.5) for audit planning, competence, and reporting.
  • Verify DP authority, masters’ overriding authority, and resource/crew competency controls.
  • Sample emergency drills, maintenance (e.g., MSC.402(96) lifeboat servicing), and critical equipment controls.
  • Trace non-conformities to root causes and close with corrective/preventive actions.
  • Confirm document control, record retention, and change management.
  • Cross-audit MARPOL Annex VI/CII logs and navigation safety practices.
  • Verify internal audit frequency and management review outcomes.
  • Ensure crew feedback and near-miss learning loops exist and are evidenced.
  • Interface with class/flag external audits and PSC expectations.
  • For US trade, check ISM implementation under 33 CFR Part 96.
  • Maintain an audit trail defensible before authorities and courts. 

  • Gap analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Crew interviews 

Pre-SIRE Audit

  • Prepare for OCIMF SIRE 2.0: dynamic, risk-based question sets and human-factors emphasis.
  • Complete/update HVPQ/PIQ and keep Photoand Certificate Repositories current.
  • Dry-run inspections against the SIRE 2.0 Question Library; validate evidence quality.
  • Coach crews on tablet-based inspection flow and on-scene evidence capture standards.
  • Close gaps in navigation practices (bridge team/NAV assessments per OCIMF).
  • Verify certificates (Class, Statutory, P&I) are uploaded and unexpired.
  • Test critical systems (cargo, IG, ESD, EEXI/CII records linkage).
  • Rehearse drills and human-performance elements (fatigue, competence).
  • Fix negative observations swiftly; maintain a corrective-action register.
  • Align PMS proof (maintenance, calibrations) with SIRE evidence needs.
  • Conduct photo QA (angles, metadata, consistency).
  • Run a final “pre-vetting” with objective scoring and management review.

  • Inspection rehearsal
  • Observations & closure plan 

ECP/VECP Audits

  • Support court-ordered ECPs that often follow US environmental prosecutions (e.g., APPS/MARPOL) - typical elements: audits, training, hotline, third-party monitor.
  • Build voluntary environmental compliance programs (VECP) aligned to DOJ/EPA expectations.
  • Use EPA Audit Policy (self-disclosure) and eDisclosure portal to mitigate penalties for voluntarily disclosed violations.
  • Map USCG/EPA jurisdiction areas (oily water, garbage, ballast, fuel sulphur) and create monitoring regimes.
  • Develop company-wide environmental manuals and ship-specific procedures/records.
  • Design annual audit programs (fleet/shore), corrective action tracking, and board reporting.
  • Train masters/CEs on log integrity, ORB management, and whistleblower protections.
  • Prepare monitor interfaces (access, reports) and evidence rooms.
  • Test emergency response and spill plans to CFR standards.
  • Establish escalation and voluntary disclosure decision trees.
  • Align with ISM & ISO 14001 structures for integration (non-reg narrative linkage).
  • Keep a live register of consent-decree/ECP obligations and deadlines. 

  • Environmental compliance programs
  • Follow‑ups 

Regulatory & Port State Prep

PSC Inspection Preparation

  • Train to IMO Procedures for PSC (A.1155(32); superseded version updated in 2023) - scope, control actions, detention grounds.
  • Understand regional regimes: Paris MoU(EU/Atlantic) & Tokyo MoU(Asia-Pacific) risk-based selection, inspection types, KPIs.
  • Pre-check statutory certs, manning, drills, and documentation sets.
  • Target common deficiency areas (FSAFETY, LSA/FFE, ISM, MARPOL VI fuel/oils).
  • Validate LRIT, AIS, voyage plans, UMS, navigation publications and records.
  • Ensure lifeboat/rescue boat maintenance per MSC.402(96); retain service proofs.
  • Verify BWMS records/commissioning tests and ballast exchange/treatment logs.
  • Cross-audit CII/EEXI files and DCS records.
  • Run ship-specific PSC checklists (Paris MoU typology).
  • Simulate PSC interview/bridge and engine-room walk-throughs.
  • Prepare appeal procedures for any detention findings (regional forms).
  • Keep post-port corrective action evidence for future targeting profile.

  • Deficiency sweep
  • Documentation
  • Crew readiness 

USCG Preparation

  • Confirm applicability of 33 CFR Part 96 (ISM implementation for eligible vessels) and keep SMS/DoC/SMC current.
  • Review eCFR Part 2 & 46 CFR subchapters for inspection classes and certificate regimes.
  • For tankers, align with 46 CFR Subchapter Dequipment/operations.
  • Keep BWMS compliance for US waters: 33 CFR Part 151 Subpart D plus USCG type-approval(46 CFR 162.060).
  • Track USCG PSC trends via annual reports; prepare to the latest detainable items.
  • Address VGP/VIDA transition notes via USCG/EPA policy resources.
  • Verify lifesaving servicing per USCG NVIC on MSC.402(96) alignment.
  • Maintain nav safety gear (33 CFR 164 scopes), pollution prevention (33 CFR 155) - checklists available from USCG.
  • Ensure record integrity (oil/garbage/ballast), drills, and crew familiarization.
  • Prepare for examination types (COC, PSC, cargo, security).
  • Keep a port-specific pre-arrival verification pack for boarding officers.
  • Review any standing ECP/Probation conditions before US calls.

  • US requirements
  • Drills
  • Environmental checks 

MRV / EU ETS / FuelEU / IMO DCS

  • MRV (Reg. 2015/757): keep approved monitoring plans; capture voyages, fuel, cargo; verified emissions reporting continues annually.
  • ETS inclusion (amended Dir. 2003/87): maritime covered from 2024; surrender allowances by 30 Sept N+1; % scope by voyage (intra-EU 100%, extra-EU 50%).
  • Verification/submission timelines: verified company/ship reports to administering authority (see national admin; Commission guidance).
  • Keep DoC for MRV/ETS publication timelines (EU publishes data by 30 Jun).
  • FuelEU Maritime (Reg. 2023/1805): monitor energy used during 2025; submit FuelEU report to verifier by 31 Jan 2026.
  • Carry FuelEU DoC by 30 Jun 2026; repeat annually; manage pooling/penalties if deficit.
  • Manage interfaces: SEEMP III ↔ MRV ↔ ETS ↔ FuelEU to avoid data conflicts.
  • Implement verifier-ready controls (evidence, meter calibration, bunker docs).
  • Assign ETS administering authority; open registry accounts; allowance strategy.
  • Include methane/N2O monitoring scope evolution (per EU updates) in system design.
  • Train crew/office on voyage scope logic (EEA port definitions, stopovers).
  • Keep contingency procedures for missing data and verifier communication. 

  • Monitoring plans
  • Emissions data
  • Pre-verification 

Technical & Engineering

Engineering Audit

  • Audit against SOLAS chapters (II-1, II-2, V) and equipment rules; verify statutory compliance.
  • Check lifeboats/launching appliances to MSC.402(96); confirm OEM/service authorisations and records.
  • Validate fire detection/FFE, fixed systems, and segregation; image electrical hotspots (thermal) for preventive maintenance.
  • Verify power management, steering, alarms, UPS, and redundancy.
  • Inspect cargo systems (IG, ESD, reliefs), hazardous area integrity.
  • Review PMS and class conditions; sample recent work orders.
  • Confirm bridge systems (ECDIS, AIS, LRIT), passage planning, and sensor health.
  • Cross-check MARPOL Annex VI gear (EGCS, fuel sampling points) and records.
  • Test emergency power/start arrangements; witness drills.
  • Review calibration certificates and spare holdings for safety-critical kit.
  • Integrate drone findings (tanks/voids) into defect lists.
  • Issue risk-ranked CAPEX/OPEX recommendations and compliance due dates.

  • Systems
  • Safety critical equipment
  • Thermal imaging
  • Maintenance 

Pre‑Purchase / Vessel Condition

  • Execute class-style survey scope referencing IACS UR Z10/ESP practices for hull condition. 
  • For older oil tankers, assess MARPOL Condition Assessment Scheme history and outcomes.
  • Review thickness measurements, coating condition, and structural hot-spots.
  • Test main/aux machinery, control systems, and emission controls.
  • Inspect cargo gear, cargo handling, and safety systems readiness.
  • Check statutory/class certificates, conditions of class, and defect backlogs.
  • Analyse PSC/SIRE histories and downtime/availability trends.
  • Validate digital logs, engine performance data, and fuel curves vs EEXI/CII exposure. 
  • Estimate near-term CAPEX (drydock, BWMS/EEXI retrofits).
  • Consider ETS/FuelEU cost exposure in TCE models for EU trades.
  • Provide price/condition adjustments and warranties language.
  • Deliver bankable condition summary with photo/UT evidence annexes.

  • Hull/machinery condition
  • Commercial risk inputs 

BWMS Manuals & Commissioning

  • Ensure compliance with the BWM Convention (D-2 standard) and national rules.
  • Follow BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1 for commissioning testing (biological performance test on first commissioning).
  • Prepare ship-specific OMSM and integration drawings; train crew on modes/alarms.
  • In US waters, meet 33 CFR Part 151 Subpart D operational requirements and recordkeeping.
  • Use USCG type-approved systems per 46 CFR 162.060; keep the Type-Approval Certificate onboard.
  • Observe USCG testing/design/marking requirements; maintain IL test evidence and updates.
  • Report commissioning results and corrective actions; retain lab chain-of-custody.
  • Keep BW record books, crew training, and contingency (e.g., uptake denial) procedures.
  • Track VIDA/VGP program communications; follow EPA/USCG joint guidance updates.
  • For EU ports, ensure BWMS and IHM reporting interoperability for PSC.
  • Audit spares/consumables and service agreements for continuous compliance.
  • Provide port-specific advisories.

  •  Manual prep
  • Testing
  • Reporting
  • VGP
  • D2 

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