From safety management system setup to flag-state registration, crew management and technical docking, Ocean Grow provides one-stop professional consultancy across a vessel's entire lifecycle — backed by over two decades of track record.
Ocean Grow's service framework covers every critical stage of vessel operation management. Each service is delivered by senior professionals holding the relevant international certifications, ensuring the best balance of compliance and efficiency.
Following the ISM Code, we help shipping companies establish, maintain and continuously improve their Safety Management System (SMS). Services include safety manual drafting, emergency response procedure planning, internal audit arrangement and annual management review — ensuring smooth passage of the flag administration's DOC certification audit.
Learn moreVessel registration, document maintenance and change-of-flag services for nine major flag states worldwide — including nationality certificate application and renewal, statutory certificates (Safety Equipment, Safety Construction, Radio, etc.) and Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) endorsement. We are familiar with the procedures of flag administrations including Panama, Liberia and the Marshall Islands.
Learn moreWorking with authorised classification societies such as ClassNK and CR, we provide full planning and coordination for Annual, Intermediate and Special Surveys. We schedule surveyors in advance, prepare technical document lists, attend on-site surveys, and propose and track rectification of deficiencies — minimising port-stay time losses.
Learn moreComplete crew administration support covering crew training arrangement (STCW-compliant courses), SIRE inspection preparation, payroll and benefits management, and MLC 2006 compliance consultation. We help establish crew appraisal systems, emergency replacement procedures and shore-side medical assistance mechanisms — protecting crew safety and the company's compliant operation.
Learn moreFull technical support for drydocking, including shipyard evaluation and selection, repair specification drafting, on-site superintendent deployment, cost review and final acceptance. Familiar with the standards of major shipyards across Northeast and Southeast Asia, we help control docking costs while ensuring repair quality meets survey requirements.
Learn moreAdvisory on marine insurance including Hull & Machinery (H&M), P&I club entry, cargo insurance and war risk. We help assess the coverage and rate differences between policies, and after an incident provide claims procedure guidance — facilitating communication between owner and insurer to protect reasonable claim rights and ensure vessel assets are well covered.
Learn moreA standardised four-stage process ensures every client receives a consistent, high-quality experience, with a clear division of responsibility from first contact to long-term maintenance.
Understand the owner/company's vessel characteristics, flag status, existing management framework and short-to-long-term goals to design a tailored service plan.
Based on the assessment, propose a concrete service plan, schedule and budget, clarifying each party's scope of responsibility before moving to execution.
Assign qualified consultants to handle each task, provide regular progress reports, and notify and confirm major matters in real time.
After completion, provide continuous tracking and optimisation advice, periodically reviewing document validity, regulatory updates and SMS performance.
Serving domestic and international shipping companies since our founding in 2002, accumulating rich practical experience and strong relationships with flag administrations.
A year-round emergency contact mechanism ensures immediate professional support when a vessel faces a Port State Control (PSC) inspection or an unexpected incident.
An electronic platform tracks the validity of all vessel documents with automatic expiry alerts, eliminating detention risk caused by overdue certificates.
Whatever the size of your fleet, we can provide a tailored maritime management solution.
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