Meridian Maritime Services — Audits, inspections, maintenance and technical management

Vessel operating and maintenance cycle

A vessel's operating and maintenance cycle is marked by a continuous process of audits, inspections, maintenance and certification, aimed at ensuring its safety, reliability, availability, operability and regulatory compliance at all times.

When one audit ends, preparation for the next begins. A vessel lives in a continuous cycle of audits, inspections and certifications.

Our value proposition

24/7 availability

Immediate attention and response to any unforeseen issue, at any time.

Multidisciplinary team

Merchant navy deck and engine officers, with direct knowledge of vessel operation and maintenance, allowing us to assess every need from the real perspective of operating on board.

Lloyd's Register certification

Team certified by Lloyd's Register in ISM and ISPS auditing.

Services

Organised into three areas that cover the vessel end to end.

COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS

Internal audits: ISM and ISPS
ISM / ISPS / MLC renewal audits
Pre-PSC inspection (MOU, USCG, AMSA)
Regulatory compliance inspections
SOLAS manual review
SSP and Management System review
Regulatory and ISM consultancy
Casualty procedure support (ROs, Flag, authorities...)

TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS

Cargo hold inspection
Full condition inspections
Vessel technical inspections
Pre-purchase inspection
Condition and damage survey
On/off hire survey
Loading / discharging supervision
Cargo surveys and project cargo supervision
Pre-shipment / pre-discharge verifications
Marine consultancy
P&I / insurance survey
Bunker survey
Draft survey
Cranes and grabs inspections
Pre-Vetting / Sire / Ocimf
Pre-RightShip
Seaworthiness inspections
General condition and compliance inspection

MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT

Port repair management
Drydock management
Design, rollout and follow-up of the maintenance plan
Condition-based maintenance
Technical stop and maintenance window management
Operational improvement and retrofit projects

Integrated services

Cross-area services that make sense as a single offering.

INTEGRATED A

Full casualty management

From the first call to repair and documentary closure with class, flag and insurer.

Damage surveyCasualty supportEmergency repairDocumentation management

INTEGRATED B

Drydock with certificate renewal

The technical stop is used to bring class, flag and equipment certificates up to date, not just to repair.

Renewal auditShipyard selectionEquipment certificatesDeparture inspection

INTEGRATED C

Pre-purchase and technical viability

Before buying or chartering a vessel: what condition it's in, whether it's compliant, and what it would cost to get it ready.

Pre-purchase inspectionPre-VettingRepair cost estimate

INTEGRATED D

Port operations

Full technical coverage during the port call, from arrival to departure with the cargo verified.

Cargo hold inspectionDraft & bunker surveyLoading supervisionCargo surveys

INTEGRATED E

Full regulatory compliance

All regulatory compliance audits and inspections, grouped into a single, longer visit to the vessel, to get a complete picture of its current status.

Internal/Renewal AuditsPre-PSCRegulatory compliance inspections

Shipyard & Drydocking Consultancy

Expert consultancy services for shipyard operations and drydocking procedures, ensuring efficient and safe vessel maintenance.

Drydocking Planning Shipyard Selection Project Management Technical Oversight

How a repair or drydock project is organised, step by step

Phase 1 · Planning

2–4 MONTHS

Initial consultation & requirements
Shipyard selection & evaluation
Scope development & specifications
Budget preparation
Timeline scheduling
Tender preparation
Material procurement planning
Classification coordination

Phase 2 · Pre-Drydocking

1–2 MONTHS

Contract finalization
Detailed work planning
Material ordering & logistics
Contractor mobilization
Survey scheduling
Safety planning
Site preparation
Final coordination meetings

Phase 3 · Drydocking

2–8 WEEKS

Vessel arrival & docking
Opening inspections
Repair work execution
Daily progress monitoring
Quality control inspections
Classification surveys
Problem resolution
Change management

Phase 4 · Completion

1–2 WEEKS

Final inspections
Systems commissioning
Sea trials preparation
Performance testing
Punch list completion
Documentation finalization
Certificate collection
Vessel re-delivery

And the vessel returns to the regulatory compliance cycle.

Safety Management System (SMS) Assessment & Improvement Consultancy

Expert consultancy services to assess and improve the Safety Management System, ensuring the vessel is fully up to date and compliant today.

Documentary analysis Onboard inspection Action plan Implementation verification

How the Safety Management System improvement is organised, step by step

Phase 1 · Documentary diagnosis

BEFORE BOARDING · 2–3 MONTHS

Assessment of ISM manuals and the Safety Management System
Study of ISPS manuals and the Ship Security Plan (SSP)
Evaluation of SOLAS manuals and procedures
Comparison against applicable flag and class requirements
Identification of gaps, outdated content or documentary inconsistencies

Phase 2 · First onboard visit

1 VISIT

Inspection of the vessel's current condition
Comparison between documentation and actual practice on board
Deficiency list with a dual focus: ISM/ISPS and PSC risk
Interviews with officers and crew on key procedures
Proposed changes and prioritised action plan

Phase 3 · Implementation and second visit

DEPENDING ON PLAN SCOPE · 2–3 MONTHS

Support updating manuals and procedures
Guidance implementing changes on board
Short briefing for officers on the corrected points
Second onboard visit to verify implementation
Project closure if no follow-up is contracted

One point of contact for the vessel's operating and maintenance cycle.