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Articles on ISM, ISPS, MLC, Large Yacht Code, DPA and CSO compliance — written for vessel owners, operators, managers, and captains, not for lawyers.
Local DPA cover and regional security support aren't a legal requirement for a foreign-flagged vessel in New Zealand or Australian waters, but the case for them stands on its own. Here's why it makes sense, and how it works alongside your existing arrangement.
Read article →New Zealand and Australia run the strictest biofouling requirements in the world, and it catches out idle and busy vessels alike. What CRMS and DAFF actually require, and how we help prepare a compliance file that holds up at the border.
Read article →Every ISM-certified company knows an internal audit is a requirement. Fewer treat it as what it actually is: the mechanism built to catch the gap between what your SMS says happens and what actually happens on board.
Read article →What a Company Security Officer does under the ISPS Code, who can hold the role, why most flags require the CSO to be a Company employee, and why location matters for vessels operating far from their management.
Read article →Every ISM-regulated vessel needs a DPA, but what the role requires day to day, what "reachable at all times" really means, and why your DPA's timezone matters is less well understood.
Read article →The ISM Code is one of the most referenced — and most misunderstood — pieces of maritime regulation. Here is a clear, practical explanation of what it requires, which vessels it applies to, and what genuine compliance looks like in practice.
Read article →Port state control in New Zealand and Australia is thorough, well-resourced, and increasingly focused on superyachts. This guide covers how PSC works in both countries, what triggers a detailed inspection, what the most common deficiencies are, and how to avoid a detention that ruins a perfectly planned arrival.
Read article →If your superyacht is currently in the Pacific and heading to New Zealand or Australia ahead of the cyclone season, now is the time to review your compliance position. Port state control in both countries is thorough. This guide covers what PSC officers look for, the most common deficiencies found on superyachts, and how a remote pre-arrival review can close the gaps before you arrive.
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