News & Events 

On November 9, 2021, about 0708 local time, a fire broke out on the port main diesel engine on board the towing vessel Capt. Kirby Dupuis. ...

SMSLLC has partnered with the Seamen's Church Institute(SCI) to launch an online asynchronous course for internal auditors. Internal Auditing - An Advanced, Insider’s Process Auditing Course for Vessel Operators is now available ...

SMSLLC was invited to present to the(Passenger Vessel Subcommittee) to informattendees of the basics regarding safety management system andtheir application to domestic passenger vessels. SMSLLC thanks the Passenger Vessel Subcommittee for providing...

An advance notice of proposed rulemaking made its appearance on January 15, 2021 to introduce the Coast Guard's  evaluation of the potential use of Safety Management Systems (SMS) to improve safety and reduce marine casualties onboard US-flagged...

Internal Auditing - An Advanced Insider's Process Auditing Guide for Vessel Operators is the definitive guide to advanced internal auditing techniques and practical guidance for vessel operators. The Guide provides a valuable reference on t...

SMSLLC proudly counts the The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) as its latest client to enlist the consultancy to assist with development and implementation of a safety and quality management system that will be pe...

SMSLLC is pleased to provide a 4-hour internal auditor workshop at the upcoming PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends. As a PVA associate member, SMSLLC is pleased to provide this essential training to passenger vessel operators.  The workshop w...