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Marine Auditing · Est. Worldwide

Navigating Excellence in Maritime Compliance

Your Trusted Partner in Maritime Compliance. From ISM and ISPS audits to DP trials and pre-purchase inspections — trusted by fleets worldwide and led by an unlimited Master Mariner with recent seagoing experience.

30+
Years at Sea & Ashore
6
Flag Registries Served
24/7
Worldwide Availability
100%
Recent Seagoing Experience
Marine compliance audit in progress aboard a container vessel

30+

Years of Sea Command

Who We Are

The auditor who has stood the same watch

Ship Audits International specializes in marine audits for merchant vessels — U.S. and foreign-flagged alike. Our seasoned auditors bring recent seagoing experience to every engagement, pairing current regulatory knowledge with real operational understanding.

We improve maritime operations through education and collaboration — helping crews and shore-based management maintain safe, compliant operations while reducing the administrative burden on your team.

  • Recent, current seagoing experience
  • Unlimited Master & OIM credentials
  • Worldwide, year-round availability
  • Practical, actionable reporting
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What We Do

Ship Services & Audits Offered

Comprehensive audits and inspections that keep your vessel meeting the highest standards — backed by the best expertise.

Marine Audits & Inspections

Vessel Compliance

Marine Audits & Inspections

Comprehensive audits and inspections that keep U.S. and foreign-flagged merchant vessels compliant, safe and inspection-ready — while easing the administrative load on your shoreside team.

  • ISM / ISPS / MLC internal audits
  • Safety at Sea audits
  • Pre-COI & Pre-ISM external audits
  • Pre-SIRE & Pre-OVID tanker vetting prep
  • Pre-purchase & pre-scrap inspections
  • USCG & flag-state inspection readiness
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Rig & Drill Ship Operations

Offshore & Drilling

Rig & Drill Ship Operations

Specialist offshore support drawing on unlimited Dynamic Positioning and Offshore Installation Manager credentials — from DP trials to root-cause investigations.

  • Rig move & passage planning
  • DP trials & FMEA review
  • Rig securing inspections
  • Accident & incident root-cause investigation
  • Owner new-build surveys
  • Pre-shipyard audits
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Training & Onboard Instruction

Crew Development

Training & Onboard Instruction

Practical, at-the-elbow training that builds crew competence and confidence — delivered by an auditor who has stood the same watches.

  • NSE & SMS training
  • DOCMAP instruction
  • Ship & small-boat handling
  • Navigation & risk assessment
  • Bridge electronics — AIS / ECDIS / RADAR
  • Emergency response drills
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Marine Consulting & Support

Advisory

Marine Consulting & Support

Trusted advisory across the vessel lifecycle — helping owners and managers make sound operational and commercial decisions.

  • Cargo expediting & voyage planning
  • Operational budgeting analysis
  • Flag registration guidance
  • Pre-purchase surveys
  • Shipyard & repair oversight
  • Regulatory compliance advisory
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Why Ship Audits International

Credentials that command confidence

Every audit is led by a professional who holds the licenses to command the very vessels being inspected — and who audits against the full spectrum of international standards.

Unlimited Master Mariner — Any Oceans, Any Tonnage

Unlimited Dynamic Positioning Officer

Surface & Bearing Offshore Installation Manager

ISM Lead Auditor

Audited Standards & Authorities

IMOSTCWSOLASISMISPSMLCSIREOVIDABSIADC +8 more

18+

International Standards

6

Flag Registries Served

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Trusted by operators across the maritime industry

Matson
Schuyler Line
Bold Ocean
Seabulk
Patriot
Eagle Shipping

In Their Words

What clients say

"Captain Dave's attention to detail is exceptional. His deep maritime knowledge and thorough assessments gave us clear, practical recommendations that measurably improved safety across our fleet."

Fleet Operations Manager

Merchant Shipping Company

"A rare auditor who understands the deck plate as well as the regulation. His guidance prepared our vessels for inspection and left our crews more confident and capable."

Director of Marine Operations

Tanker Operator

Ready to sail through your next inspection?

Rates from $750 – $2,500 / day. Available worldwide, year-round. Let's discuss how we can keep your fleet compliant, safe and inspection-ready.