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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.
Every ISPS-regulated vessel needs a CSO, and the Code is explicit about 24-hour contact details, not just office hours. What the role requires, who can hold it, and why your CSO's timezone matters is less well understood.
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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