The guiding principle for safety in the marine and related industries is to identify risk; and then to put in place loss control systems, which will help to minimize the risk or manage any residual risk.

The key to satisfying this principle is knowledge. Knowledge based upon information provided by people of experience and who have the practical and technical expertise which will enable them to identify risk and are capable of making the necessary recommendations to ensure that all safety and related criteria are met.

In this regard ShipVet Services offers an independent, specialised consultancy in the inspection and vetting of oil, gas and chemical tankers, bulk carriers and container ships.  General consultancy in other matters relating to the tanker industry can also be undertaken. It has become the leading independent consultancy on all aspects of tanker safety, ship inspection, marine risk assessment and loss control.

It's aim is to provide a quality service on which its reputation will stand.

ShipVet Services is operated by a number of independent associates all of whom come with the highest credentials and considerable experience as inspectors in the tanker industry.

All associated inspectors are ex-seafarers having sailed in senior ranks onboard tankers. Each possesses a Class 1 Certificate of Competency as Master with Dangerous Cargo Endorsements and are all accredited as ship inspectors under the two main inspecting regimes:

Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) is an independent, non profit making organisation created to provide risk assessment systems for bulk liquids shipping and storage of liquids in bulk in third party terminals for its participating chemical companies.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies having an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products.

"Our mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers and terminals, promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation."