PMSC Audit

Auditing is a key component of measuring compliance with the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code (PMSC), which states that internal audits must occur every year, and external audits every three years.

One of the main objectives for the external audit is to inform the publication of a marine safety plan and the Authority’s performance against the previous plan, as required by the Code.

During a PMSC 'health check' audit, a particular focus is your Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). Our experienced auditors review the procedures and policies in your MSMS to determine whether it reflects how operations are carried out at the port.

Our health check results in clear and concise audit reports that identify any potential opportunities for improvement and highlight areas where good practice can be adopted.

We also provide Governance Reviews for Harbour Authorities that consider high-level decision-making processes to ensure that they are open, accountable and fit for purpose.

Our audit services include:

  • HSE ‘Safety in Docks’ Approved Code of Practice (UK)
  • MSMS auditing, including procedure auditing
  • PMSC health check auditing (UK)

All our auditors are ISO 9001 Internal and Lead auditor trained with over 20 years' professional auditing experience.

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PMSC Audits
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