ISM, ISPS & MLC Compliance Management
Thetis provides compliance management services strictly limited to statutory certification and regulatory oversight under:
- The International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
- The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)
As the Documents of Compliance (DOC) holder, Thetis acts as your central compliance authority for ISM, ISPS, and MLC certification.
Our Document of Compliance (DOC), issued under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, reflects our commitment to maintaining a robust and effective Safety Management System.
Currently certified by the below Flag Administrations, and being open to become certified by any Flag Administration our clients prefer, we are authorised to manage yachts and commercial vessels in full alignment with international maritime conventions and flag state requirements, ensuring safety, transparency, and operational excellence at every level.
Our role goes far beyond arranging certificates and renewals. We ensure your vessel remains continuously aligned with international maritime regulations through structured oversight and systematic verification.
We:
- Monitor validity and renewal timelines of all statutory certificates
- Review onboard documentation, records, and reporting systems
- Verify that regulatory requirements are not only documented, but properly implemented in practice
- Ensure continuous audit readiness
- Prepare the vessel and crew for Flag and State inspections and Recognized Organization audits
Proactive Oversight.
Structured Assurance.
Compliance is not reactive, it must be continuous.
Where findings or observations arise, we:
- Coordinate timely and professional responses
- Guide corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor implementation
- Follow each matter through to verified and documented closure
Our oversight ensures that issues are addressed efficiently, minimizing operational risk and safeguarding your vessel’s certification status.
Our objective is clear and uncompromising:
- Uninterrupted statutory certification
- Continuous regulatory alignment
- A vessel that remains audit-ready year-round
- Full transparency and structured compliance governance
With Thetis Shipholding S.A., you gain more than compliance administration, you gain a dedicated regulatory safeguard, working quietly and consistently to protect your vessel, your crew, and your reputation.
Safety Management System Manual
Operating a yacht today requires more than exceptional seamanship, it demands full compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and continuous alignment with evolving maritime regulations.
Our company specializes in delivering comprehensive ISM-related services tailored specifically to yachts. We provide a fully developed Safety Management System (SMS) designed to meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization and the standards set by the International Safety Management Code.
A Complete, Living SMS, Not Just a Manual
We don’t simply handle documentation. We deliver a structured, practical, and yacht-focused SMS that is:
- Fully compliant with ISM requirements
- Ready for flag and port state inspections, as well as ISM/ISPS/MLC audits
- Clear, practical, and crew-friendly.
Most importantly, your SMS is continuously monitored and updated. Maritime regulations, flag requirements, and industry best practices evolve, and so does your system. We proactively track regulatory developments and implement necessary revisions to ensure your yacht remains compliant at all times.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
Our service includes:
- Continuous regulatory monitoring
- SMS revisions and updates as industry requirements change
- Efficient Internal Audits
- Preparation for external audits and inspections
- Incident reporting and corrective action management
We act as your dedicated shore-based support partner, ensuring your yacht’s safety management framework remains robust, compliant, and effective.
Peace of Mind at Sea
With our expertise, owners and captains gain confidence that their vessel’s Safety Management System is not static, but actively maintained and aligned with the latest international standards.
Safety, compliance, and operational excellence, continuously monitored.
