Clarity
Independent and objective assessment of the Company’s current level of compliance
The service
Compliant on paper isn’t the same as compliant in practice.
Our Gap Analysis provides an independent assessment of the Company’s management systems, procedures and practices against the requirements and expectations of TMSA, DBMS, SIRE 2.0 and RISQ 3.2.
Following the assessment, we work closely with the client to revise, develop and optimise the SMS procedures, forms and supporting documentation to address identified gaps and achieve full compliance — while keeping the system practical, efficient and embedded into everyday operations.
From briefNot just compliant — embedded into everyday operations.↘
The challenge
When the framework and the reality don’t line up.
Recognisable signs that a management system needs an independent look.
01
Difficulty understanding and interpreting the requirements of TMSA, DBMS, SIRE 2.0 and RISQ 3.2
—02
Lack of visibility of compliance gaps within the management system
—03
Outdated and/or incomplete SMS documentation
—04
Management systems that do not reflect actual shipboard or shore-based practices
—05
Repeated audit findings, vetting observations, or non-conformities related to procedures
—06
Inconsistent implementation of company procedures across the fleet
—07
Limited internal resources or expertise to update and maintain management systems
—08
Difficulty demonstrating objective evidence of compliance during audits
—09
Challenges implementing new regulatory or industry requirements
—The outcome
An SMS that holds up under scrutiny.
Independent assessment that leads directly into practical improvement.
Opportunity
Identification of improvement opportunities across the management system
Optimisation
Fully updated and optimised SMS tailored to your operations
Risk Reduction
Reduced risk of audit findings, observations and non-conformities
Readiness
Improved readiness for TMSA, DBMS, SIRE 2.0, RISQ 3.2 and other external assessments
Culture
Stronger safety culture and operational consistency across the organisation
Confidence
Increased confidence that systems meet both regulation and best practice
Performance
Enhanced operational performance through sustainable compliance solutions
Technology
Long-term support for continuous improvement through customized AI tools
Our approach
A structured, three-phase
approach.
Assessment, optimisation and implementation — each phase feeding directly into the next.
01
Assessment
Review documentation, interviews, benchmark against the framework
02
Optimisation
Revise procedures, develop new policies and forms where required
03
Implementation
Present findings, support rollout, embed into daily operations
Management workshop
Each Gap Analysis concludes with a management presentation and implementation workshop, and full supporting documentation to help your team maintain the improvements.
The deliverables
What you receive.
A focused, implementation-ready package shaped around your operation.
01
Comprehensive Gap Analysis Report, referenced against the applicable framework
✓02
Revised Safety Management System (SMS)
✓03
Updated policies, procedures, manuals, forms and checklists where applicable
✓04
New procedures and documentation developed to address identified gaps
✓05
Management presentation and implementation workshop
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