New Zealand · Australia · South Pacific

ISM, ISPS & MLC audit, DPA and regional security support, from consultants who have actually run the ship.

We provide internal audits, gap analysis, Designated Person Ashore services and regional ISPS security support for commercial vessels and yacht management companies operating in or planning operations in New Zealand, Australian and South Pacific waters—led by a former Master Mariner with a proven track record of commanding vessels just like yours.

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Master mariner background — worldwide command experience
ISM/ISPS/MLC internal auditor — Lloyd’s Maritime Institute
CSO certified — Lloyd’s Maritime Institute
DPA — Lloyd’s Maritime Institute
NZ & Australia based — Auckland and Brisbane/Gold Coast
FIFO — various South Pacific ports
Services

What we can help with right now

Each of these services is available now and ready to help your vessel or fleet operate with confidence.

DPA & Alternate / Deputy DPA

Primary Designated Person Ashore services, and Alternate / Deputy DPA cover for management companies whose primary DPA is based in a different time zone.

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Regional ISPS & security support

ISPS and maritime security support on the ground in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific, working alongside your appointed Company Security Officer.

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ISM/ISPS/MLC internal audits

Internal audits and pre-certification gap analysis ahead of a statutory DOC, SMC, ISSC, or MLC inspection.

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Expedition & small luxury cruise

Kimberley, Fiordland, PNG, Indonesia — right-sized ISM, DPA, and SMS assistance for small cruise operators who need compliance that works at sea, not just on paper.

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Superyacht & large yacht compliance

Large Yacht Code (LY3), ISM, ISPS, DPA and regional security support for commercially operated superyachts — from a master who spent two decades in command under Red Ensign Group flags.

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Regions

Where we work

Bases in New Zealand and Australia, with operational knowledge of South Pacific waters and command experience across multiple Red Ensign Group flag states.

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New Zealand

Based in Auckland — covering Whangarei, Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty and the upper North Island. Domestic vessels, visiting superyachts and NZ-flagged commercial vessels.

NZ home base • Remote • Onboard attendance

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Australia

Based between Brisbane and the Gold Coast — near Boatworks and GCCM. Same-day access to Sydney, Melbourne, Whitsundays, Cairns, Darwin and beyond.

SE Queensland base • Nationwide attendance • Remote support

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South Pacific

Serving vessels throughout the South Pacific — French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Indonesia. Remote support, DPA cover, and onboard attendance for vessels in these waters.

Remote desktop support • DPA coverage • Onboard attendance

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