Compliance Navigator

Maritime Compliance Navigator | USQC

0/93

TOTAL ITEMS CONFIRMED ACROSS ALL FRAMEWORKS

START YOUR REVIEW BELOW

Where your fleet stands

Tap any framework to open its checklist. Your progress is saved as you go through this session.

Major vs minor: how findings actually get classified

The distinction that determines whether you sail with an observation or face a detention, across any of the frameworks above.

TENDS TOWARD MAJOR

Deficiency affects seaworthiness, security, or crew safety directly
A required certificate is missing, expired, or does not match the vessel's actual condition
The same nonconformity was raised previously and never closed
Evidence shows a systemic breakdown, not an isolated lapse

TENDS TOWARD MINOR

An isolated, one-off lapse with no safety or security consequence
Documentation gap where the underlying practice is sound
Equipment fault already logged and scheduled for repair
First occurrence, promptly corrected during the inspection

ISM Code

Safety management system readiness under the International Safety Management Code.

Section progress0/10

Safety and environmental protection policy documented and communicated at all levels

Designated Person Ashore (DPA) accessible and known to all crew

Master's overriding authority clause included in the SMS and understood on board

Emergency preparedness drills conducted and logged per the required schedule

Nonconformities from internal audits tracked to closure with root cause recorded

Company confirms shore-based resources match SMS requirements, not assumed

Document control ensures crew uses the current manual revision, not superseded pages

Accidents, near misses, and hazardous occurrences reach the company, not just the log book

Maintenance of ship and equipment scheduled and verified against the critical equipment list

Management review conducted at planned intervals with corrective actions assigned

ISPS Code

Ship security readiness under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Section progress0/10

Ship Security Plan (SSP) approved and on board, not held as a draft copy

Ship Security Officer (SSO) appointed and trained, contact details posted

Security level correctly declared and matching current port facility requirements

Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) current and reflects vessel history accurately

Access control points staffed and logged during port calls

Security drills and exercises conducted at required intervals

Declaration of Security (DoS) completed when required by security level or ship type

Restricted areas clearly marked with access recorded

Security equipment such as CCTV and alarms tested and functional

Crew security training records current for all shipboard personnel

MLC 2006

Seafarer welfare and working condition standards under the Maritime Labour Convention.

Section progress0/10

Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA) signed, in the seafarer's own language, with a copy retained by the seafarer

Hours of work and rest records match actual watch schedules, no systemic averaging errors

Accommodation spaces meet minimum standards for size, ventilation, and lighting

Food and catering meet nutritional standards, ship's cook certified where required

Medical care on board equivalent to shore standards, medicine chest stocked and in date

Wages paid in full and on time, with payslips provided to seafarers

Repatriation provisions funded and documented, not decided case by case

On-board complaint procedure known to crew and functioning without fear of reprisal

Recruitment and placement conducted only through licensed agencies

Maritime Labour Certificate and DMLC Part I and II current and on board

ISO 9001

Quality management system readiness.

Section progress0/10

Quality policy and objectives documented, measurable, and reviewed

Context of the organization and interested parties analyzed and kept current

Risk-based thinking applied to key processes, not treated as a checkbox exercise

Customer feedback and complaints tracked with evidence of action taken

Internal audits scheduled with competent auditors, findings closed with verified evidence

Management review inputs and outputs documented per clause 9.3

Nonconforming outputs identified, controlled, and dispositioned before use or delivery

Competence and training records current for personnel affecting quality

Document and record control follows a defined procedure that is actually followed

Continual improvement actions tracked with measurable outcomes

ISO 14001

Environmental management system readiness.

Section progress0/10

Environmental aspects and impacts identified for all operations, including port and cargo activities

Legal and other requirements register current and reviewed against operations

Emergency preparedness for environmental incidents such as spills and discharges tested

Waste management procedures followed, segregation and disposal records maintained

Environmental objectives set with measurable targets and tracked progress

Fuel, water, and resource consumption monitored with trends reviewed

Contractor and supplier environmental performance evaluated where relevant

Environmental incidents investigated with root cause and corrective action

Compliance obligations evaluated periodically, not only at certification renewal

Environmental policy communicated and understood at operational level

ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety management system readiness.

Section progress0/10

Hazard identification and risk assessment covers routine and non-routine work

Worker consultation and participation in health and safety matters is genuine, not procedural

Incident investigation determines root cause, not just the immediate cause

Permit-to-work system used and enforced for high-risk tasks

Personal protective equipment available, in good condition, and actually used

Health and safety objectives set with measurable targets and management review

Legal and regulatory health and safety requirements tracked and evaluated for compliance

Emergency response procedures tested through drills with lessons captured

Contractor health and safety performance managed under the same system, not exempted

Near-miss reporting encouraged and trends analyzed, not just recorded

ISO 50001

Energy management system readiness.

Section progress0/10

Energy policy defined with visible top management commitment

Energy review identifies significant energy uses across main engines, auxiliary systems, and HVAC

Energy performance indicators established and baselined

Energy objectives and targets set with action plans and assigned resources

Monitoring, measurement, and analysis of energy use conducted at planned intervals

Design and procurement decisions consider energy performance criteria

Competence and awareness training on energy management provided to relevant personnel

Legal and regulatory energy requirements identified and evaluated

Internal audit of the energy management system conducted with findings closed

Management review considers energy performance trends and improvement opportunities

Port State Control readiness

Based on the deficiency categories most frequently cited under Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU inspections.

Section progress0/10

Certificates and documents valid and on board, not just filed ashore

Fire safety equipment inspection tags current and extinguishers accessible, not obstructed

Life-saving appliances serviced within interval, lifeboat release gear tested per SOLAS III

Emergency lighting and low-location lighting fully functional in escape routes

MARPOL oil record book and garbage record book entries current and consistent with tank soundings

Crew familiar with SMS procedures relevant to their role, not just able to locate the manual

Working language understood by all crew for safety-critical communication

Navigation equipment shows correct corrections and calibration records

Hours of rest records match actual watchkeeping patterns, no unexplained gaps

Internal audits and management reviews completed on schedule with closed-out findings

Statutory certificate checklist

Confirm each certificate is valid and physically on board, not only referenced in the office file.

Section progress0/13

Certificate of Registry

International Tonnage Certificate

International Load Line Certificate

Safety Management Certificate (SMC)

Document of Compliance (DOC) held by the company and referenced correctly on board

International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)

International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate

International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate

International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC)

Maritime Labour Certificate

Safety equipment, radio, and construction certificates applicable to vessel type

Class certificates and survey status current, no overdue conditions of class

A gift from USQC to valued clients across the maritime sector. www.usqc.us

Hello!

We are happy to see you again!

Login to your account

Maritime Compliance Navigator

Where your fleet stands

Major vs minor: how findings actually get classified

TENDS TOWARD MAJOR

TENDS TOWARD MINOR

ISM Code

ISPS Code

MLC 2006

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 50001

Port State Control readiness

Statutory certificate checklist