INDEPENDENT MARITIME EXPERTISE · SINCE 1997

Clear evidence.
Safer ships.

Independent vessel inspections, ISM–ISPS–MLC audits and marine assurance grounded in real experience at sea and ashore.

Master CoCLead AuditorInternational attendance
ONBOARD · IN THE FIELDInspection begins
with observation.
Real conditions. Objective evidence. Clear reporting.
1997Maritime career began
2020Independent consultancy founded
6Flag administrations represented
3Website languages

01 / POSITION

“We do not treat a clean report as the objective. We identify what matters, document it clearly and help turn findings into safer operations.”

WHAT WE DO

Independent judgement,
operationally useful.

Focused support for shipowners, managers, registries and maritime organisations—delivered with evidence, proportion and accountability.

01

Vessel Assurance

Independent safety, condition and operational inspections across bridge, deck, engine room and accommodation.

  • Safety & condition
  • Navigation / engine
  • Environmental compliance
Service details

Scope may include bridge and navigation practices, deck and mooring arrangements, engine-room condition, pollution prevention, safety equipment, drills and shipboard implementation.

02

ISM · ISPS · MLC Audits

Practical verification of shipboard implementation—not a paper-only exercise.

  • Internal audits
  • SMS / SSP implementation
  • Crew welfare & competence
Service details

Audit planning, document sampling, crew interviews, onboard verification, classification of findings and a concise final report with objective evidence.

03

Flag & Statutory Support

Evidence-led compliance verification, documentation review and deficiency follow-up within delegated scope.

  • Flag inspections
  • PSC readiness
  • Corrective-action follow-up
Service details

Attendance is conducted strictly within current appointment and delegated instructions, including statutory documents, vessel condition, crew competence and follow-up status.

04

Training & Advisory

Onboard mentoring, drills, risk management and practical support connecting ship and shore.

  • Onboard training
  • Risk & incident review
  • Marine consultancy
Service details

Tailored onboard sessions, drill assessment, mentoring and advisory support designed around the vessel, crew and management objectives.

Machinery space inspection
ONBOARD PERSPECTIVE · SINCE 1997

THE PERSON BEHIND THE REPORT

Sea-going perspective.
Shore-side judgement.

A maritime career that began in 1997 and developed from shipboard operations to shore management, auditing, surveying and independent inspection. Every attendance is handled with direct personal responsibility—from preparation to final report.

Master CoC holderISM / ISPS / MLC Lead AuditorMarine Surveyor & Flag State InspectorEnglish and Italian professional reporting
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OUR STORY

Born at sea.
Built on experience.

CConsultant is the natural progression of a career lived between vessel operations, shore management and independent inspection.

1997

The first embarkation

The journey begins at sea. Years onboard create a direct understanding of navigation, operations, crew responsibilities and the realities behind every procedure.

2016

Experience moves ashore

Operational knowledge becomes a bridge between vessel and management, with a growing focus on safety systems, compliance, audits and effective follow-up.

2020

CConsultant is founded

An independent Italian consultancy is created to provide marine inspections, auditing and practical compliance support with personal accountability.

TODAY

International marine assurance

Almost three decades of maritime perspective are applied to inspections, surveying, audits and training for international shipping operations.

THE APPROACH

From observation
to defensible reporting.

A disciplined process that protects the vessel, crew, manager and appointing organisation.

01

Prepare

Scope, instructions, vessel profile and previous evidence reviewed before boarding.

02

Verify

Conditions, records, interviews and shipboard practices checked against requirements.

03

Document

Objective evidence and photographs organised into clear, proportionate findings.

04

Follow through

Practical expectations and corrective-action status communicated without ambiguity.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Experience without borders.

Based in Italy, available across the Mediterranean and internationally by arrangement. Each route represents a career shaped by ships, ports, people and different operational cultures.

International experience and attendanceITALY · MEDITERRANEAN · WORLDWIDE

FLAG-STATE EXPERIENCE

International scope.
Personal accountability.

Selected flag-state authorisations and inspection experience, always subject to the applicable appointment, instructions and delegated scope.

PanamaInspection experience / authorisation
LiberiaInspection experience / authorisation
PalauInspection experience / authorisation
BelizeInspection experience / authorisation
St. Kitts & NevisInspection experience / authorisation
VanuatuInspection experience / authorisation

PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION

Competence that stands behind every signature.

Master Certificate of CompetencyManagement-level maritime competence
ISM / ISPS / MLC Lead AuditorAuditing and shipboard implementation
Class Surveyor TrainingHull, machinery and statutory survey knowledge
PSC · Risk · Incident InvestigationEvidence, root cause and prevention

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