About
OMNIVESSEL focuses on one task: keeping vessels, crews and operators prepared for the inspections, audits and vetting events that decide commercial access and reputation.
OMNIVESSEL is a maritime risk management and inspection readiness company dedicated to ensuring vessels, crews and operators maintain the highest standards of compliance, safety and performance. The objective is simple. When inspectors, auditors or vetting teams attend a vessel, conditions and documentation should reflect control rather than improvisation.
We provide an integrated suite of services covering pre inspection audits, external audit readiness (ISM, ISPS, MLC), pre purchase assessments, incident investigations and remote inspection support. Our work is grounded in real shipboard and shore based management experience, not theory. We translate regulatory language, charterer expectations and industry guidance into routines that fit an actual vessel schedule.
OMNIVESSEL helps shipowners and managers stay ahead of evolving requirements such as SIRE 2.0, CDI, RightShip and PSC. We map common patterns in findings, identify structural weaknesses and support clients in building a record of consistency rather than occasional excellence. Over time this directly supports chartering position, access to premium business and reduced operational disruption.
Our style is direct and transparent. Findings and recommendations are written so masters, chief engineers, superintendents and managers can understand and act on them quickly. The intention is always the same. Reduce inspection risk, strengthen the handling of non conformities and improve how the Safety Management System is actually used on board.
Core capabilities
OMNIVESSEL focuses on those activities that directly influence inspection outcomes and long term fleet performance, especially for tanker and chemical operators.
Our core capability is to connect day to day ship operations with the language and expectations used by inspectors and auditors. We are comfortable working on board, in the office and in remote setups. The work always aims at practical impact. We do not rewrite manuals just to change wording. We focus on what will change behavior and results.
We are used to working with mixed fleets, mixed nationalities and mixed trade patterns. This means that every recommendation is tested against reality. Port congestion, tight schedules, draft restrictions, cargo compatibility and crew change pressure are treated as normal conditions, not excuses. That mindset shapes everything we do.
Global coverage
OMNIVESSEL operates with a flexible combination of physical attendance and remote support to match the trading pattern and commercial strategy of the fleet.
Active support for vessels trading in Europe, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Middle East, Asia and major global tanker hubs. We understand regional PSC trends, high risk ports and local practices that influence inspection strategy.
Remote inspections and document reviews allow us to support vessels in any time zone. Standardized camera protocols and evidence templates make sure distance does not reduce quality.
We pay attention to specific terminal attitudes and charterer expectations. This means preparation is aligned not only with rules but with the practical style of individual terminals and inspectors.
From single vessel urgent cases to structured programs for a fleet, OMNIVESSEL adapts the level of attendance and reporting depth to your needs without losing consistency.
Services
Inspection readiness, audits, technical support and training for owners and managers who want inspection events to confirm control rather than expose gaps.
Digital tools
Digital structure is used to make inspection readiness traceable, not to replace seamanship. OMNIVESSEL uses simple but disciplined tools and dashboards.
We structure key elements of readiness in clear dashboards. Items such as overdue corrective actions, expiring certificates, recent findings, critical equipment status and training gaps are visible at a glance for managers and superintendents.
Photographic and documentary evidence from inspections, tests and drills is stored in a structured way. This makes it easier to demonstrate compliance trends and prove that improvements are maintained over time.
We look at patterns in findings across vessels, trades and inspectors. This helps owners identify recurring weaknesses and direct resources towards the areas that have most influence on vetting and PSC results.
Inspection and compliance frameworks
OMNIVESSEL works within the frameworks that matter for tanker and chemical operators and translates them into daily operational routines.
SIRE 2.0 and vetting
Support in understanding and applying SIRE 2.0 requirements. We focus on behavior, continuity of evidence and the link between questionnaires and real operations. Crews learn how observations will be recorded and how to prepare for the new style of inspection.
ISM, ISPS and MLC
Review and optimization of Safety Management Systems, security arrangements and crew welfare compliance. We look at whether procedures are actually used and understood, not just filed in binders. Gaps between paper and practice are exposed and closed.
PSC, Flag and Class
Preparation for Port State Control, Flag State and Class inspections. We use focused checklists, recent regional trends and walk through likely inspector routes so that high risk findings are discovered by you rather than by authorities.
RightShip and CDI
Support for RightShip and CDI focus areas, especially cargo handling, environmental protection, safety critical systems and crew competence. We help operators align tank cleaning, cargo changeovers and maintenance regimes with expectations from these bodies.
How we work
A disciplined, step by step process so owners and managers always know what will happen next during an OMNIVESSEL engagement.
Initial assessment
We collect recent inspection reports, non conformities, incident records and vetting feedback. A short questionnaire and a call with the technical team establish current exposure and priorities for the vessel or fleet.
Onboard or remote review
Our specialists conduct an inspection style review using checklists aligned with the relevant regime. We look at documentation, routines, drills, condition and crew understanding. The approach is thorough but supportive.
Findings and action plan
We present structured findings grouped by priority and risk. Each item includes a practical explanation, suggested corrective action and an indication of the effort required. The report is written so crews and managers can act on it without translation.
Implementation support
Depending on scope, we assist with implementation through follow up visits, online sessions and feedback on evidence. We can coach masters and chief engineers on how to maintain the improvements and how to present them during inspections.
Review and continuous improvement
Over time we review inspection and vetting trends, adjust focus areas and refine the program. The aim is to build a stable pattern of good results so that inspections become predictable and less disruptive.
Typical risk hotspots
Many negative inspection outcomes are the result of the same recurring weaknesses. OMNIVESSEL focuses on these hotspots early in the engagement.
While every vessel and trade is different, inspectors often focus on similar risk areas. We pay particular attention to navigation routines, cargo and ballast management, safety critical equipment, permit to work systems and the way crews understand and apply the Safety Management System. Addressing these consistently has a direct impact on inspection results and on the risk of incidents.
- • Poor linkage between SMS procedures and actual tasks carried out by officers and ratings.
- • Critical equipment with overdue maintenance, incomplete records or unclear operating limitations.
- • Navigation audits that focus on paperwork but do not address real watchkeeping practices.
- • Inadequate preparation for behavioral and human element aspects of SIRE 2.0 style inspections.
- • Corrective actions closed in documentation but not fully implemented on board.
Quality and methodology
Methods are designed to be rigorous but practical. OMNIVESSEL applies the same internal discipline to its own work that it expects from clients.
Our methodology is built on three simple ideas. Inspections are predictable if the right routines are followed every day. People perform better when they understand the reasons behind requirements. Improvement is sustainable only when it is built into systems, not dependent on one or two individuals. These principles shape how we plan, execute and follow up every engagement.
- Use of checklists and templates aligned with SIRE 2.0, CDI, PSC and class expectations.
- Traceable documentation of all findings, recommendations and agreed actions.
- Internal review of reports before submission to ensure clarity and consistency.
- Respect for crew time and operational constraints when planning onboard activities.
- Focus on measurable improvements that can be demonstrated during later inspections.
Case snapshots
Examples of how OMNIVESSEL support has helped owners improve inspection results and reduce operational risk.
Several SIRE inspections showed repeated comments on navigation routines and permit to work. After an OMNIVESSEL pre inspection program and navigation coaching, the next SIRE inspection recorded a significantly reduced number of observations and positive remarks on bridge teamwork and risk assessment.
An investor needed a clear view on the technical status and operational limitations of a second hand chemical tanker. Our assessment identified key areas of concern, quantifying likely future investments and helping the buyer adjust price and conditions with confidence.
A manager with mixed tanker fleet wanted to stabilize ISM and MLC audit results. OMNIVESSEL developed a repeatable internal audit and coaching model. Over the next audit cycle, the number of non conformities reduced and the company gained a more predictable external audit pattern.
Why OMNIVESSEL
Owners and managers work with OMNIVESSEL when they want inspection focused support that understands the realities of tanker and chemical operations.
We do not sell generic consulting language. We work at the point where charterers, inspectors, auditors and senior officers meet. This means our advice is grounded in real experience and shaped by the commercial and safety consequences of inspection results. We know how it feels when an inspector arrives unannounced, a vetting result blocks a fixture or a technical failure threatens a schedule. That perspective shapes how we support you.
- ✓ Experienced background that combines command at sea, superintendent work and close interaction with vetting departments.
- ✓ Direct language and realistic recommendations, written to be implemented by busy crews and technical teams.
- ✓ Focus on tanker and chemical trades where vetting pressure is strong and mistakes are expensive.
- ✓ Willingness to stay engaged after the report is issued, so improvements are actually delivered and not only planned.
- ✓ Flexible mix of onboard attendance and remote support to match budgets, schedules and fleet distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Practical points that owners and managers often raise when considering inspection readiness support.
Ideally several weeks before the planned date, so crews can address findings in a structured way. We also support short notice situations, but early involvement allows deeper improvements instead of temporary fixes. For fleets with frequent inspections we can establish a rolling readiness program.
Yes. We use structured remote inspections that combine document review, video walkthroughs and targeted crew interviews. The same checklists are applied and the same level of structure is used. For high risk vessels or key customers we may recommend at least one physical attendance when possible.
Our core expertise is in tanker, product and chemical trades, because vetting and inspection pressure is strongest in those segments. Some of our methods are relevant for other vessel types too. We can discuss your specific fleet and confirm whether our approach is a good fit.
Yes. We regularly support owners in recovering from serious findings or incidents. This includes re assessment, corrective action planning, communication support towards charterers and authorities and verification of improvements before the next inspection or audit.
Contact
For urgent situations or to discuss a structured fleetwide inspection readiness approach, contact OMNIVESSEL directly.
Talk to OMNIVESSEL
When you write, include a short description of your fleet, the type of inspection or audit, any urgent time limits and whether you prefer onboard or remote support. We will reply with concrete options and proposed next steps.
Typical reasons to contact OMNIVESSEL:
- Upcoming SIRE, CDI, RightShip or PSC inspection on a critical vessel.
- Pattern of findings that indicates systemic weaknesses in the Safety Management System.
- Need for independent pre purchase evaluation of a tanker or chemical vessel.
- Desire to stabilize audit and vetting performance across a fleet instead of reacting case by case.