General Info

SMSLLC was founded in 1996 by two maritime professionals with a vision to provide regulatory compliance assistance to ship managers. The initial focus of SMSLLC was specifically directed on the International Safety Management ( ISM ) Code's requirement for ship managers to develop and implement safety management systems applicable to their operations and ships. By the time ISM Code certification had reached its zenith SMSLLC was developing new services to compliment its initial focus. SMSLLC became increasingly involved with voluntary compliance programs such as ISO Standards and cultivated a slightly more diverse clientele including stevedoring and warehousing companies, maritime training centers and safety equipment servicing firms. To add greater range and expertise to its services SMSLLC has grown to comprise a staff of six maritime professionals. In addition, SMSLLC has cultivated a pool of subject matter experts ( maritime security, engineering, technical, database and other specialists ) to provide assistance on a project basis subject to client approval. SMS personnel are directly responsible for the quality of services provided to clients. Consultants within SMSLLC function as a team and focus on the guiding principles of the founding partners: