BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

BS Marine Consultants Pte. Ltd., established in 2023 in Singapore, is a professional maritime consultancy firm providing independent, reliable, and practical marine consultancy and inspection services to shipowners, ship managers, operators, charterers, and other stakeholders in the global maritime industry.

Backed by experienced maritime professionals with extensive sea-going and shore-based expertise, we provide specialized technical, operational, safety, compliance, and inspection services designed to support our clients in maintaining high standards of vessel performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Our areas of expertise include SIRE 2.0 and RightShip pre-vetting inspections, RISQ compliance, marine and navigation audits, cargo operation audits, chemical tanker tank-cleaning supervision, shipboard cyber security audits, ISM and TMSA consultancy, and other specialized marine inspection and consultancy services.

At BS Marine Consultants, we combine practical vessel experience, industry knowledge, and a professional approach to deliver objective, cost-effective, and value-driven solutions. Through our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, we aim to be a trusted maritime consultancy partner for clients operating across the international shipping industry.

22/08/2026

The Inspection Iceberg: What PSC Trends Reveal About Fleet Risk Beneath the Surface

20/08/2026

BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd – Singapore provides independent marine inspection, vetting, cargo operation, tank cleaning, navigation, port captaincy and ship-management support services to shipowners, operators, managers and charterers.

Our Key Services are as follows

🔹 Pre-Vetting Inspection – SIRE 2.0
Comprehensive shipboard inspection based on the OCIMF SIRE 2.0 framework to identify deficiencies, verify crew competency and improve the vessel’s readiness for SIRE inspection.

🔹 Pre-Vetting Inspection – RISQ 3.0
Independent vessel assessment against RightShip RISQ requirements, identifying gaps and corrective actions before the official RightShip inspection.

🔹 Safety Inspection
Independent inspection of the vessel’s safety standards, equipment, procedures and crew practices to identify unsafe conditions and improve onboard safety performance.

🔹 Australia M032 Compliance Inspection – Container Vessel
Inspection to assess compliance with Australian Maritime Order (MO) M032 requirements, including safety, operational and regulatory aspects applicable to container vessels.

🔹 Dynamic Navigation Assessment – SIRE 2.0 Compliance
Detailed assessment of bridge team performance, navigation practices, passage planning, ECDIS, BRM and use of navigational equipment in line with SIRE 2.0 expectations.

🔹 Cargo Operation Procedure Audit – SIRE 2.0 Compliance
Review of cargo procedures, risk assessments, checklists and actual cargo operations to verify compliance with company procedures and SIRE 2.0 requirements.

🔹 Product & Chemical Tank Cleaning Superintendency
Supervision of cargo tank cleaning operations, including cleaning methodology, chemical selection, washing, stripping, ventilation and preparation for the next cargo or wall-wash inspection.

🔹 STS Cargo Superintendency
Independent supervision of Ship-to-Ship cargo transfer operations, focusing on planning, safety, mooring, communications, cargo procedures and compliance with STS requirements.

🔹 Owner’s Protecting Agent
Representing and protecting the owner’s interests during port calls, monitoring vessel operations, documentation, cargo activities, port services and coordination with relevant parties.

🔹 Cargo Expeditor
Monitoring and expediting cargo operations to minimize delays, coordinate with terminal/charterer/ship’s staff and ensure smooth and timely completion of cargo activities.

🔹 Cargo Hatch Cover Inspection – Bulk Carrier
Inspection of hatch covers, sealing arrangements, compression bars, cleats, drainage systems and associated structures to identify defects that may compromise cargo watertight integrity.

🔹 DryBMS Gap Analysis
Independent assessment of the vessel/company against DryBMS requirements to identify gaps, deficiencies and areas requiring corrective action before an external assessment.

🔹 Port Captaincy Services
On-site operational support and supervision covering vessel operations, cargo handling, safety, port activities, crew performance and coordination with owners, charterers and terminals.

🔹 Assistance in SIRE / RISQ Vetting
Practical preparation and onboard support for SIRE/RISQ inspections, including document review, crew interviews, operational readiness and closure of identified deficiencies.

🔹 Crew Manning Services
Assistance with crew recruitment, selection, qualification verification, deployment and manning arrangements in accordance with vessel requirements and applicable regulations.

🔹 Husbandry Agent
Comprehensive port-call support including crew services, transportation, provisions, stores, spares, medical assistance, documentation and coordination of other vessel requirements.

Should there be any query Please contact below

Capt. Syed Borhan Elahi
Sr. Marine Surveyor
Ex Vetting Inspector
Mobile: +65 9344 8139 or +65 91046872(WhatsApp)
Email: [email protected]

11/07/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝟐.𝟎, 𝐓𝐌𝐒𝐀 & 𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.

At BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd (BSMC), Singapore, we provide practical, evidence-based operational audits designed to verify compliance with the expectations of SIRE 2.0, TMSA, OCIMF industry best practices, and company Safety Management Systems (SMS). Our audits focus not only on procedural compliance but also on the competence, decision-making, and operational performance of shipboard personnel.

Our experienced Master Mariners and Marine Surveyors conduct onboard assessments using a risk-based approach to identify operational gaps before they become observations during vetting inspections, PSC inspections, or terminal assessments.

𝟏. 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐍𝐀)

The Dynamic Navigation Assessment is a live bridge operation audit conducted during pilotage, coastal navigation, restricted waters, port approach, departure, or ocean passage. The assessment evaluates the bridge team's ability to safely navigate the vessel while complying with international regulations and company procedures.
Compliance verification against SIRE 2.0 expectations
Practical recommendations for improvement
Detailed audit report with risk-based observations

𝟐. 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭

Mooring operations remain one of the highest-risk activities onboard. Our Mooring Operation Procedure Audit evaluates the vessel's preparedness, crew competence, equipment condition, and operational practices to ensure safe mooring and unmooring operations.
Comprehensive audit report with photographic evidence where applicable

𝟑. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭

The Cargo Operation Procedure Audit provides an in-depth assessment of cargo handling activities on Oil, Chemical, and Product Tankers. The audit evaluates cargo planning, operational ex*****on, equipment readiness, and crew competency throughout the cargo transfer process.

Comprehensive audit report with evidence-based findings

𝟒. 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭

With cyber security now forming an integral part of the Safety Management System under IMO requirements, our Cyber Security Compliance Audit evaluates the vessel's preparedness against cyber threats affecting operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems.

Executive summary with prioritized corrective actions

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬?

Our audits are designed to provide far more than a compliance checklist. We evaluate procedures, equipment, human performance, leadership, communication, and operational ex*****on to ensure that vessels are fully prepared for SIRE 2.0 inspections, TMSA assessments, terminal inspections, RightShip reviews, and Port State Control examinations.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨:

Demonstrate compliance with SIRE 2.0, TMSA and OCIMF expectations.
Verify effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS).
Identify operational gaps before external inspections.
Improve crew competence and operational discipline.
Enhance navigational, cargo handling, mooring and cyber security performance. Reduce operational risks and strengthen safety culture.
Improve readiness for charterer, terminal and regulatory inspections.

With decades of practical seagoing and shore-based experience, 𝐁𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐭𝐝, Singapore delivers independent, objective, and evidence-based audits that support continual improvement and operational excellence across your fleet.

Don't wait until observations are raised during your next vetting inspection.

Contact BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd today to schedule your onboard audit and ensure your vessel is fully prepared for the next SIRE 2.0 inspection.

📱 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩: +𝟔𝟓 𝟗𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝟔𝟖𝟕𝟐 | +𝟔𝟓 𝟗𝟑𝟒𝟒 𝟖𝟏𝟑𝟗
📧 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐛𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦
🌐 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦

𝐁𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐭𝐝
Your Trusted Partner in Maritime Excellence.

08/07/2026

𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 – 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

From 1 July 2026, dry bulk and general cargo vessels aged 11 years or above are required to hold a valid RightShip Inspection. Vessels without a valid inspection may face:

✅ 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟐/𝟓.
✅ 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝.

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔.

BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore offers comprehensive RISQ 3.2 / RightShip Pre-Vetting Inspections designed to help identify deficiencies before the official RightShip inspection. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:

🔹 Detailed onboard inspection aligned with RightShip expectations
🔹 Review of navigational, safety, maintenance, and operational practices
🔹 Assessment of vessel documentation and statutory records
🔹 Identification of potential observations with practical recommendations for rectification
🔹 Guidance to improve vessel readiness and inspection confidence

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

📩 Contact BS Marine Consultants Pte Ltd today to schedule your RISQ 3.2 / RightShip Pre-Vetting Inspection and prepare your vessel with confidence before the official RightShip inspection.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐛𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞: +𝟔𝟓 𝟗𝟑𝟒𝟒 𝟖𝟏𝟑𝟗 𝐨𝐫 +𝟔𝟓 𝟗𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝟔𝟖𝟕𝟐

05/06/2026

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We can perform 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 for your vessel to meet 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐐 𝟑.𝟐 & 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝟐.𝟎 requirements with our expertise.

06/05/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐌𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:

1. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐒𝐓𝐂𝐖):Amendments to the STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-4) make training on preventing and responding to bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual assault mandatory for all seafarers, effective 1 January 2026.

2. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒): New SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 requires strict maintenance, inspection, and certification for onboard lifting appliances and anchor-handling winches, effective 1 January 2026.

3. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞-𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦𝐬 (𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒): Prohibition on the use or storage of fire-fighting foams containing Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). Vessels must remove these, with compliance required by the first scheduled survey on or after 1 January 2026.

4. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Mandatory for new-build container vessels and bulk carriers of 3,000 gross tonnage and above, effective 1 January 2026, to monitor and prevent cargo loss.

5. 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Amendments to MARPOL and SOLAS require the mandatory reporting of all lost containers, enhancing navigation safety and environmental awareness.

6. 𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐆 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: The 2024 Edition (Amendment 42-24) of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026, including new regulations for lithium batteries and charcoal transport.

7. 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters takes effect from 1 July 2024 (with some exemptions delayed until 2029).

8. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔):Amended regulations set new maximum and minimum lowering speeds for survival craft and rescue boats to reduce accidents, starting 1 July 2026.

9. 𝐔𝐊 𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will apply to maritime transport from 1 July 2026, requiring ships of 5,000 GT and above to report CO2, CH4, and N2O emissions, similar to the EU ETS.

𝐄𝐂𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
Revised performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) introduce a phased implementation of new International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) product specifications (i.e. S-98, S-100 and S-101) for ECDIS, including the capability of digital exchange of shipsʹ route plans. MSC.530(106)/Rev.1 applies to new ECDIS installations from 1 January 2026 on a voluntary basis, and for all new ECDIS installations from 1 January 2029.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬.