Our core focus remains on safe and reliable operations with strong regulatory and environmental compliance. This can only be achieved by strong connectivity ship–shore and with everyone pulling their weight.
For our customers, this is the key differentiator and their preference for us over the competition when choosing ship managers to look after their valuable assets.
For Tankers a good SIRE and PSC performance remains the ticket to trade and we should all be very conscious of same.
Detention is a big NO and has an immediate impact on the tradability of the vessel.
Apart from the commercial consideration, since detention is almost always related to safety items, this also raises a question mark on vessel maintenance and upkeep and, most importantly, emergency preparedness. The vessel needs to always be prepared for a PSC visit, and all staff should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the operations of critical life-saving and firefighting equipment. This is important not merely for compliance but also for one’s own safety, as this is the last barrier should things go wrong on the high seas.
The team ashore plays an important role in assisting and supporting the team onboard. Close interactions during ship visits, both physical and virtual, build collaboration and mutual trust.
For our colleagues at sea, it’s vital for them to know that the entire team ashore is available to support them, and they should not hesitate to reach out to the dedicated vessel manager, marine superintendent, Fleet Manager / Marine Manager / DPA for any support at any time.
