Vessel safety, pollution prevention, port state control, seafarer welfare, and cabotage regulations for ship operators, port authorities, and freight carriers. AuditDSS decomposes 66 regulations into 38,112 individually testable obligations across 7 jurisdictions with 4-axis risk scoring.
IMO conventions, flag state requirements, and port state control inspections create overlapping obligations. A single MARPOL violation or ISM Code deficiency can result in vessel detention, criminal prosecution, and millions in fines.
$150M
Maersk NotPetya cyber losses
The 2017 NotPetya attack cost Maersk $300M+ and exposed how ISM Code cyber-security gaps can cripple global shipping operations
Detention
Port state control consequences
MARPOL, SOLAS, and MLC deficiencies trigger vessel detentions — costing $30,000-$80,000 per day in lost revenue and port fees
Criminal
MARPOL discharge violations
Illegal discharge and magic pipe cases routinely result in multi-million dollar fines, vessel forfeiture, and prison sentences for crew and officers
66
Regulations covered
3,896
Rules decomposed
38,112
Obligations scored
7
Jurisdictions
7 jurisdictions, 66 regulations
From SOLAS safety management to MARPOL pollution prevention, from MLC seafarer standards to Jones Act cabotage requirements, from ISM Code documentation to port state control checklists — AuditDSS decomposes every regulation into independently testable obligations.
Score your ISM Code safety management system, SOLAS certificates, and MARPOL compliance in a single assessment. Identify the deficiencies that will trigger port state control detention before inspectors board your vessel.
ISPS Code security, MARPOL reception facilities, and terminal safety compliance scored at the obligation level. Know exactly which security assessment, drill documentation, or waste management requirement you're missing.
Cross-regulation maritime compliance across SOLAS, MARPOL, and Jones Act requirements. Ensure your shipping, chartering, and freight forwarding operations meet every obligation across jurisdictions.
All 66 regulations applicable to maritime & shipping, grouped by theme. Every regulation links to its detailed obligation breakdown.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Transport Canada
International Maritime Organization
International Maritime Organization
International Labour Organization
International Maritime Organization
International Maritime Organization
Maritime Administration
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency
United States Coast Guard
Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
European Parliament and Council
European Parliament and Council
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
California Attorney General / California Privacy Protection Agency
European Data Protection Board
Saudi Data and AI Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre
Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities (EBA/ESMA/EIOPA)
Center for Internet Security
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology
PCI Security Standards Council
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Clean Energy Regulator
European Parliament and Council
European Parliament and Council
International Sustainability Standards Board
International Sustainability Standards Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
Safe Work Australia
European Parliament and Council
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Health and Safety Executive
Fair Work Commission
Australian Border Force
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division
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