Aligned with the standards that matter to shipping
Our training, audit, and survey work is grounded in the regulations and frameworks the shipping industry actually uses every day.
IMO STCW 2010 Manila Amendments
All STCW courses are designed in line with the STCW Code and current IMO model courses.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Internal quality management aligned with ISO 9001 principles for consistent service delivery.
ISM, ISPS & MLC 2006
Audit and consultancy work conducted against the ISM Code, ISPS Code, and Maritime Labour Convention.
Flag State & Class alignment
Survey work performed on behalf of classification societies and flag-state administrations.
Working with classification societies, flag states, and shipping companies
We have supported, surveyed, or trained on behalf of organisations across the maritime ecosystem. Logos and approval documents are available on request.
Please note: Deep Blue Training Solutions actively seeks to collaborate with internationally recognised bodies, classification societies, flag administrations, and academic institutions on a needs basis — driven by the scope of work contracted with each client. Listed organisations reflect frameworks we align to and partners we have engaged with; specific accreditations or approvals are confirmed per project upon formal request.
Maritime Universities & Academic Partners
Detailed approval references available upon formal request.
Industry references we work with
Free public databases and authoritative sources our consultants use daily for regulatory research, ship particulars, distress communications, and compliance verification.
IMO GISIS
Global Integrated Shipping Information System — IMO's free public portal for ship particulars, casualties, port reception facilities, MARPOL, contact points, ISPS, and more.
gisis.imo.orgInternational Maritime Organization
The UN specialized agency responsible for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping.
imo.orgGISIS — Status of IMO Treaties
Official, continuously updated record of ratifications, accessions, and acceptances of IMO conventions and protocols by member states — including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, and amendments in force.
imo.org / Status of ConventionsIMODOCS — IMO Meeting Documents
Official document portal for IMO committee and sub-committee sessions — covering the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Technical Cooperation Committee (TC), and Legal Committee (LEG), including agendas, working papers, and adopted resolutions.
docs.imo.orgGMDSS — Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
The internationally agreed system of safety procedures, equipment, and communication protocols (SOLAS Chapter IV) for distress alerting, search-and-rescue coordination, and maritime safety information broadcasts.
itu.int / IMO SOLAS Ch. IVMaritime NGOs, IGOs & industry voices
Free public news, reports, and guidance from leading intergovernmental bodies, shipping industry associations, and environmental organisations — focused on maritime safety and marine environmental protection.
Intergovernmental organisations (IGOs)
UN agencies and treaty bodies shaping maritime safety and environmental rules
IMO — Media Centre & News
Press briefings, hot topics, and meeting summaries from MSC, MEPC, and other IMO bodies.
imo.orgIMO Publications (free downloads)
Selection of freely downloadable IMO guidance, model courses excerpts, and circulars.
imo.orgILO — Maritime Labour
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) resources, reports and seafarer welfare guidance.
ilo.orgUNCTAD — Review of Maritime Transport
Annual flagship report on world shipping, fleet, ports, trade and decarbonisation trends.
unctad.orgIOPC Funds
International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds — incident reports and claims guidance.
iopcfunds.orgIHO — International Hydrographic Organization
Standards for nautical charts and hydrographic data underpinning safe navigation.
iho.intShipping industry associations
Operator, owner and class representative bodies
ICS — International Chamber of Shipping
Principal global trade association for shipowners — position papers, safety and decarbonisation.
ics-shipping.orgBIMCO
Shipping industry analysis, contracts, regulatory news and security guidance.
bimco.orgINTERTANKO
International association of independent tanker owners — safety bulletins and best practices.
intertanko.comINTERCARGO
Dry bulk shipowners' association — annual bulk carrier casualty reports and guidance.
intercargo.orgOCIMF
Oil Companies International Marine Forum — SIRE, MEG, ISGOTT and tanker safety publications.
ocimf.orgIACS — Classification Societies
Unified Requirements and Recommendations from the International Association of Classification Societies.
iacs.org.ukINTERMANAGER
International ship managers' association — crew welfare, KPI project, operational guidance.
intermanager.orgWSC — World Shipping Council
Liner shipping policy, container loss reports, and environmental performance data.
worldshipping.orgSeafarer welfare & safety NGOs
Independent bodies advocating for crew safety, training and wellbeing
The Nautical Institute
Professional body for mariners — MARS reports (confidential incident database) and safety briefings.
nautinst.orgISWAN — Seafarers' Welfare
International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network — helplines, reports and good-practice guides.
seafarerswelfare.orgMission to Seafarers
Welfare support, Seafarers Happiness Index quarterly reports.
missiontoseafarers.orgSailors' Society
Wellness research and crew welfare publications.
sailors-society.orgCHIRP Maritime
Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme — Maritime FEEDBACK newsletters.
chirpmaritime.orgEnvironmental NGOs
Marine environmental protection, biodiversity and ocean health
WWF — Oceans
Reports on shipping emissions, marine protected areas, ballast water and bycatch.
worldwildlife.orgFriends of the Earth International (FOEI)
Campaigns and briefings on shipping pollution, fossil bunkers and environmental justice at sea.
foei.orgGreenpeace International — Oceans
Investigations and reports on ocean protection, plastics, IUU fishing and shipping.
greenpeace.orgOcean Conservancy
Marine debris, shipping emissions and Arctic shipping science-based policy work.
oceanconservancy.orgPacific Environment — Climate Ships
Shipping decarbonisation campaigns, zero-emission shipping reports.
pacificenvironment.orgTransport & Environment (T&E)
EU-focused analysis on shipping emissions, FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS and scrubber discharges.
transportenvironment.orgClean Shipping Coalition
The only environmental NGO with full IMO observer status — IMO MEPC briefings.
cleanshipping.orgSea Shepherd
Direct-action conservation reports on illegal fishing and marine wildlife protection.
seashepherdglobal.orgMarine Conservation Society
Ocean health, plastic pollution and sustainable seafood reports.
mcsuk.orgCasualty investigation & safety intelligence
Independent investigators and P&I sources for safety lessons
MAIB — UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Investigation reports and safety digests for UK and UK-flagged casualties.
gov.ukNTSB — Marine Investigations (USA)
US National Transportation Safety Board marine accident reports.
ntsb.govATSB — Marine (Australia)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau marine investigations.
atsb.gov.auEMSA
European Maritime Safety Agency — annual overview of marine casualties and incidents.
emsa.europa.euThe Standard Club / NorthStandard Loss Prevention
P&I loss-prevention bulletins and case studies.
north-standard.comGard P&I — Insights
Loss-prevention articles, alerts and circulars relevant to safety and environment.
gard.noMarine environment & ocean science
Open data and research on ocean health and pollution
GESAMP
Joint UN expert group on the scientific aspects of marine environmental protection.
gesamp.orgIOC-UNESCO
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission — ocean science, tsunami warnings, marine spatial planning.
unesco.orgITOPF
International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation — oil spill statistics and technical papers.
itopf.orgGloFouling Partnerships (IMO)
Biofouling and invasive aquatic species guidance.
glofouling.imo.orgGloBallast Knowledge
Ballast water management resources and capacity-building outputs.
imo.org / GEFTrusted maritime news
Independent journalism covering safety, regulation and the environment
Lloyd's List (free articles)
Daily shipping intelligence — selection of free articles on safety and regulation.
lloydslist.comTradeWinds — News
Global shipping news with regular free coverage of casualties and environmental policy.
tradewindsnews.comSplash 247
Free maritime news covering safety, decarbonisation and crewing.
splash247.comMaritime Executive
Open-access news and analysis on shipping safety and environmental issues.
maritime-executive.comgCaptain
Independent maritime news, incident reporting and professional commentary.
gcaptain.comSafety4Sea
Dedicated coverage of safety, security, sustainability and seafarer wellbeing.
safety4sea.comExternal links are provided for reference and education only. Deep Blue is not affiliated with these organisations unless explicitly stated.