Independence
Independent assessment of organisational readiness
The service
TMSA readiness beyond basic compliance.
Our Pre-TMSA Audit service evaluates the company’s readiness against the latest TMSA expectations before an Oil Major assessment — covering management systems, documented procedures, operational implementation, leadership, risk management, human factors, and evidence of continuous improvement.
Our two-way approach means that after the compliance check, we work closely with the client to develop and implement corrective actions, revise procedures, improve objective evidence, and mentor key personnel until the Company is fully prepared for the TMSA audit.
From briefAn innovative two-way approach: assess, then close the gaps together.↘
The challenge
Uncertainty is the most expensive part.
What makes TMSA assessments feel like a gamble instead of a formality.
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Uncertainty regarding TMSA readiness
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Difficulty interpreting TMSA expectations beyond basic compliance
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Weak or inconsistent implementation of management systems
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Lack of objective evidence to demonstrate compliance
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Repeated audit findings and recurring observations
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Limited internal resources or TMSA experience
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Gaps in leadership, assurance, risk management or continuous improvement processes
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Inconsistent practices between shipboard and shore personnel
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Pressure to achieve higher TMSA stage levels
—The outcome
Confidence, backed by evidence.
What a structured readiness programme changes — documented, not just promised.
Early Warning
Early identification of improvement opportunities before the audit
Practicality
Practical recommendations tailored to the company’s operations
Confidence
Increased confidence during TMSA assessments
Control
Stronger management systems and operational controls
Risk Reduction
Reduced risk of audit findings
Culture
Improved safety culture
Credibility
Enhanced credibility with Oil Majors and charterers
Longevity
Long-term operational improvements extending beyond the audit itself
Our approach
Our structured
4As methodology.
We begin with a comprehensive review of documentation, KPIs, previous audit findings and objective evidence, followed by interviews and office visits — then support the revision of procedures until you’re ready.
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Assess
Review documentation, KPIs & previous findings
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Adapt
Identify gaps, prepare an improvement plan
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Apply
Revise procedures, coach personnel, corrective actions
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Assure
Follow-up reviews to verify readiness
Documented result
Following a TMSA assessment and readiness programme, one client achieved a more than 40% reduction in subsequent TMSA audit findings, a stronger management system, a higher TMSA stage, and improved commercial positioning with additional Oil Major charterers.
The deliverables
What you receive.
A focused, implementation-ready package shaped around your operation.
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Pre-TMSA Audit Report with findings referenced against TMSA requirements
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Prioritised Action Plan
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Recommendations for management system improvements
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Guidance on objective evidence development
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Revised procedures and documentation where applicable
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Follow-up readiness assessment (if required)
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