About AWP Marine Consultancy

To provide customer satisfaction through safe, efficient and professionally unbiased marine consultancy across the globe.

Our handpicked team, with many trained from new recruits and vetted by an OCIMF accredited auditor. Our interview process follows a strict protocol to ensure we have only the top contractors in the industry. All of our team members have to adhere to a minimum qualification and sea experience standard that has been set based on meetings with our clients and OCIMF members.

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Inspector Bulletin and Company Newsletter

We have introduced a specific inspector Bulletin with the purpose of sharing industry practice, situations inspectors can find themselves in, observations, experience and any inspection related feedback. The purpose for this is for continuous improvement in the Marine industry so that we can all benefit from each other's experience as we move forward.

We welcome your feedback and also any experience you wish to share or add in future editions.

Maritime News

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Posted: Jun 13, 2026

How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board

DNV

At the first safety equipment survey* after 1 January 2026, all fire-extinguishing foams on board must be PFOS-free, and this must be verified by the attending surveyor. Compliance will prevent part-held surveys and/or Conditions of Authority. Here is a short summary of how to document compliance. This news is a follow up of our news from November 2025.
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Posted: Jun 13, 2026

Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates

DNV

Effectiveness of safety management systems and fire safety readiness are still in focus for Port State Control (PSC) authorities. Our Q1 2026 review highlights key detention concerns, upcoming inspection campaigns, new procedures for PSC, and what ship operators should be addressing to reduce risk.
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Posted: Apr 15, 2026

ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data

North Standard

Since the North Standard launched ECDIS ETA, over 120 Members have adopted it, and crew have completed more than 7,000 anonymised assessments.
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