Having policies and procedures in place to address regulatory requirements is crucial, but alone it’s not enough. Compliance is best achieved when it is part of an organization’s culture. Regardless of the sector you operate in, all maritime owners and management companies have a legal responsibility to ensure basic public health amenities on board, which includes the safe provision of food and drinking water.
Maritime Compliance & Technical Services
Sail Away with Confidence
A good reputation can take a company years to earn but can be lost in an instant. Preventing public health compliance failures is vital to the success of your business.
Where Compliance Meets Culture
Technical aspects, such as the construction or operational management of a vessel, play a key role in disease prevention. The design and building of a ship — including the routine maintenance of its facilities — is fundamental in protecting the health and safety of all on board. Good sanitary ship design greatly enhances the probability of positive health outcomes during disease outbreaks by reducing over-reliance on operational practices. Regular maintenance of equipment minimizes the potential for microbial colonization and growth, helping to ensure systems operate effectively and as intended.
When you clearly meet regulatory requirements, you create a positive company culture that maintains the security and stability of your business. By ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines, maritime owners and operators can minimize inherent risk and support public health strategies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The Value of Compliance
How compliance is communicated within your organization has a lasting impact. When done correctly, compliance can become a competitive advantage.
Compliance avoids legal and financial penalties, reputational damage, and other negative consequences arising from non-compliance
By adhering to public health regulations and best practices, you guarantee the health, safety, and well-being of your crew, passengers, and your company’s future
Compliance helps your employees to act responsibly and promotes an elevated level of professionalism by providing clear guidelines on what is expected of them
Ensuring compliance at the design and development stage of a project saves money in the long-term as changes after roll-out tend to be expensive and time consuming
In a world where consumer confidence is key, compliance supports brands to be perceived as trustworthy, making them more effective at attracting and retaining customers
Compliance & Technical Services Tailored To Your Needs
For success, all elements of your business must be part of your compliance strategy. With MHS, you can ensure your organization stays up to date with the latest maritime public health regulations and best practices, while having peace of mind that your technical projects are streamlined to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Our extensive portfolio of compliance and technical services cover:
- Shipyard construction inspections
- Vessel design consultations
- Public health compliance evaluations for new products, services, and equipment
- Assessment of water systems in relation to the control of legionella
- Shoreside facility inspections (e.g., inspections of restaurants used during company-organized shore excursions)
- Shipyard site management for new build projects or during dry docks
- Facility maintenance strategies & feasibility studies
- Hotel engineering consultation for food & beverage areas, housekeeping & laundry equipment, potable water systems, recreational water facilities, HVAC, and refrigeration installations
A Culture Crafted on Compliance: Where Every Detail Matters
Compliance is the keel of any successful maritime business. It’s a precondition to reducing risk, and the basis for creating a successful and sustainable public health culture. When your business can combine compliance with effective technical management, your fleet will sail in favorable winds.