An integral part of a Management System is the requirement for internal audits to be performed at regular intervals. An internal audit is also required to be carried out in the three months of operation before ISM or ISPS Certification can be obtained. The internal audit is an essential check that the system is in place and working. It is also an opportunity to identify parts of the Safety Management System, Ship Security Plan, or Quality Management System that are in need of upgrading or change.

This requirement can be a drain on many Owners and Managers, in terms of time and manpower.  USMI offers an internal audit service in order to free up vital resources and provide your company with a true, objective view of the operation. A check of the office based or shipboard system is carried out, and any deficiencies noted will be identified in a detailed report together with recommendations for corrective action and preventive action.  USMI audits against multiple international standards, including the ISM Code, ISPS Code, STCW Code, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OSHSA 18000, AWO Responsible Carrier Program, and USPH Vessel Sanitation Program.