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Workboat Code Compliance and Safety Management

Liberation Maritime helps workboat owners and operators develop and maintain Safety Management Systems that reflect their vessels, people and operations.

Whether you are reviewing an existing system or developing one for the first time, we provide practical support with Workboat Code 3 compliance. Our approach combines experienced maritime advice, tailored procedures and support for the people who use them ashore and onboard.

A Safety Management System built around your operation

An effective SMS needs to work in everyday operations. We start by understanding your business, vessels, activities and existing arrangements, then identify gaps and agree the support you need.

We develop proportionate procedures, risk assessments and records that reflect how your operation works.

Depending on your requirements, this can include:

Company responsibilities and reporting arrangements.

Vessel operating procedures and activity-specific risk assessments.

Emergency procedures, drills and incident reporting.

Maintenance, defect reporting and equipment checks.

Crew familiarisation, competence and training records.

Environmental protection and pollution prevention.

Document control, monitoring and corrective action.

Digital access onboard and ashore

We are developing a managed digital SMS service to give management, skippers and crew straightforward access to the procedures and records relevant to their roles.

The planned service combines a bespoke SMS with a secure online platform, a configured ruggedised onboard tablet and implementation support. Essential documents and agreed forms will be available offline, with synchronisation when connectivity returns.

The platform is being designed to support controlled documents, digital reporting and oversight of outstanding actions, helping operators keep their SMS accessible and in active use.

Support to put your system into practice

We help management, skippers and crew understand their responsibilities and use the system confidently. Implementation support can include SMS walkthroughs, crew familiarisation, guidance on reporting and drills, and training in the digital platform.

The planned subscription service will provide ongoing platform access, routine technical support, relevant regulatory update notifications and an agreed allowance for SMS advice.

Review and ongoing improvement

As your vessels, activities and organisation change, your SMS needs to keep pace. We offer separately scoped annual reviews to assess the system, review operational records and identify practical improvements.

Additional support is available for new vessels or activities, risk assessments, training, internal audits and incident investigations.

Optional Designated Person Ashore service

For operators seeking additional shore-side support, we offer an optional Designated Person Ashore service, subject to a separate appointment and agreed scope.

This provides a named contact to monitor SMS effectiveness, raise safety and pollution-prevention concerns with management, and support agreed reporting and escalation arrangements.

Discuss your workboat requirements

Contact Liberation Maritime to discuss your vessels, current SMS and the support you need. We will agree a scope and quotation based on your operation’s size and complexity.

Discuss your workboat SMS

Our consultancy supports your compliance arrangements. The operator remains responsible for safe operation and implementation of its SMS. Independent assessment and certification remain with the appointed Certifying Authority.