MARCARE acts as a trusted representative of international Flag States. Our inspectors and investigators combine seagoing experience with regulatory expertise to deliver rigorous, impartial results that Administrations, owners and the wider industry can rely on.
Flag State Safety Inspections
We conduct thorough statutory inspections in strict adherence to the applicable international conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, STCW, MLC — and the specific regulations of the Flag concerned. Inspections can be scheduled at any port through our worldwide network, minimising off-hire and administrative burden.
- Annual Flag State inspections
- Pre-registration and change-of-flag inspections
- Follow-up on Port State Control detentions
- Verification of certificates and documentation
- Reporting directly to the Administration
Accident & Casualty Investigations
Operating as an independent investigation body, MARCARE carries out marine casualty and incident investigations in accordance with the IMO Casualty Investigation Code (Resolution MSC.255(84)). Our objective is to identify root causes and contributing factors and to make recommendations that prevent reoccurrence — strictly without apportioning blame or determining liability.
- Very serious and serious marine casualties
- Evidence collection and witness interviews
- Human-factor and organisational analysis
- Safety recommendations to Administrations and operators
- Reports in line with IMO GISIS requirements