Services

Maritime Industry Training

J Howell Maritime provides trusted, high quality and affordable consulting and compliance support to the global maritime market.
Our seasoned team of maritime professionals are well trained, experienced, and prepared to support your training needs.

Training on International Conventions

Do you find it challenging keeping up on compliance for the numerous international requirements? J Howell Maritime (JHM) can help you prepare for inspections and reduce the risk of being detained by USCG or other Port State Control Authorities. J Howell Maritime provides expertise to help ensure your vessels and crew are compliant and ready for audits and examinations.

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – Life and Rescue Boats, Fire Fighting Equipment and Capabilities, Emergency Readiness, etc.
This international convention, which has the support of more than 160 countries covers almost all aspects of maritime safety from provision of lifeboats and life-jackets, to standards on ship building, as well as safety in navigation  and the use of radio communications. There is a lot to know and there is a great need to apply all of these properly.

International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) – Vessel Security Plan, Vessel Security Officer, Shipboard Security Documentation, training and procedures, etc.. The ISPS requirements include prevention of unauthorized access to ships, port facilities and restricted areas, prohibition of unauthorized weapons, security plans for ships and port facilities, and appropriate training for familiarization.

Maritime Pollution (MARPOL) – Oil Record Books and Oily Water Separators, Oil Waste Retention, Trash, Sewage and Engine Exhaust management, Equipment Approvals, Record Keeping, etc. Our team has decades of experience with these requirements are ready to help support your internal operations, enforcement, and training.

Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) – Crew Training and Certification to International Minimum Standards, Licenses, Endorsements, etc. 
STCW are internationally recognized rules that direct the knowledge and skills mariners need to perform their jobs safely. JHM can provide STCW Compliance audit support and training to facilitate compliance.

Load Lines (ICLL) – Verification of Vessel Design and Max Cargo Loading Capacity, Hull Condition, Cargo Hatch / Hull Opening Watertight / Weathertight Integrity, etc.
It is obviously a critical factor in any maritime venture to ensure that ships and vessels are not overloaded and their hull condition and integrity are optimal for deep sea transport. The JHM team has years of experience with vessels of all types and conditions.

Training on Domestic Regulations

Noncompliance with Domestic Regulations such as Titles 33 and 46, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, increase the risk of significant civil penalties and even criminal investigation in the case of Navigation Safety or Pollution Prevention requirements. Decades of experience with these complex regulations allows JHM professionals to help you achieve full compliance.

While US Coast Guard Marine Safety Manuals and Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars are non-directive, meaning that they do not have the force of law, they are important “tools” for complying with the regulations. JHM can help you stay up to date on these changes to ensure best practices for your maritime-related business.

Training and Support for Operational Readiness

Reduce your risk and increase your profits! JHM helps our clients with a variety of maritime compliance challenges. JHM founder has unique experience as a mariner, government regulator and commercial industry executive. We have built a team with decades of experience for this full suite of qualifications and expertise to best assist you in creating or improving your operational readiness for whatever challenges you need to handle.

ISO / ISM Audit Preparation and Deficiency Rectification – The ISM code requires your organization to establish safeguards ensuring safety and eliminating pollutions risks in shipboard operations. JHM brings the expertise needed to advise or aid in implementation of all the ISM Code mandates and more.

Tank, Bulk Carrier, Cruise Ship, Ro/Ro cargo vessel compliance assistance – Similarly JHM can also assist with all larger ship / cargo vessel compliance.

ISO 14001, 45001, ISM, ISPS and MLC Audits – JHM can help you plan and execute Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems (EHSMS) development projects, use EHSMS to ensure regulatory compliance, conduct environmental aspects and impacts analysis, conduct occupational health and safety risk assessments, and if needed assist you in developing reliable and pliable systems when your process objectives are constantly changing.

Coordinate and Evaluate Drills and Exercises – We have learned over the last few decades what drills and exercises tend to work best and how to analyze the progress and results. Let JHM assist your organization with constant improvements in your emergency response operations.

Assess Quality and Compliance Policies and Procedures – Whether you have Quality and Compliance Policies and Procedures in place already, we can provide a fresh look and help improve your overall quality and safety.

Expert Legal Witness and Support – Commercial and Recreational Maritime
Our highly experienced team has a solid professional reputation and years of experience as inspectors, investigators, and waterways management professionals.  Check out “Meet Our Team” and inquire about our very affordable rates.

Incident Command System Basic Training or Live Incident Support – Incident Commander, Planning or Operations Section Chief 
Our team can assist you with your in-house ICS training, exercises, and temporary support during an actual incident response.