Never fail a vessel inspection again.
We handle your compliance so you don't have to.
We track, manage, and coordinate your safety compliance â so you pass inspections first time, with no surprises, no scrambling, and no unexpected costs.
Managing compliance manually is a liability
For small vessel operators, keeping on top of safety equipment, certificates, and inspection deadlines is a constant, unglamorous job. One missed expiry can mean a failed inspection, a grounded vessel, or worse.
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Expiry dates slip through
Life rafts, EPIRB batteries, fire extinguishers â there are dozens of items with rolling expiry dates. Tracking them on spreadsheets or from memory doesn't cut it.
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Last-minute scrambles
Realising something's expired the day before an inspection means panic calls to suppliers, rushed bookings, and eye-watering call-out fees.
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Paperwork and documentation gaps
Certificates get lost, service records aren't up to date, and when an inspector arrives you're scrambling to find what should be immediately to hand.
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Avoidable costs and delays
Equipment failures during inspections, vessels taken out of service, and emergency replacement costs are all preventable â with the right system in place.
Zero-headache compliance, handled for you
MCS takes the ongoing burden of compliance tracking off your plate. We keep a live register of every item on your vessel, alert you well ahead of expiry, and coordinate what needs to happen next.
We document every piece of safety equipment, certificate, and compliance item on board with its current status and expiry date.
Your register stays live. We issue alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days ahead of every expiry â nothing slips through.
On Managed and Command tiers, we handle supplier liaison and corrective actions â you just confirm and it gets done.
A clear, plain-English compliance report each month so you always know exactly where you stand.
Live Equipment Register
Every item on your vessel documented, tracked, and kept up to date. One source of truth for your entire compliance position.
Tiered Expiry Alerts
Automatic notifications at 90, 60, and 30 days before any expiry. No surprise failures, no last-minute scrambles.
Supplier Coordination
We liaise with approved service providers on your behalf to book inspections, order equipment, and confirm completion.
Monthly Compliance Summary
A clear, plain-English report each month covering your current compliance status and upcoming actions.
Survey Preparation
Before scheduled surveys or inspections, we review your register and coordinate any outstanding items so you're ready.
Documentation Management
Certificates, service records, and compliance documents kept organised and immediately accessible when needed.
Choose the level of cover that fits your operation
From essential compliance tracking to fully managed, proactive compliance â we keep you covered at every level.
- Full vessel equipment register
- 90 / 60 / 30 day expiry alerts
- Monthly compliance summary report
- Documentation record keeping
- Email and portal access
- Everything in Monitor
- Supplier coordination & booking
- Corrective action management
- Survey and inspection prep
- Priority response time
- Everything in Managed
- Proactive compliance planning
- Direct supplier liaison
- Priority scheduling & access
- Fleet management support
Built for small commercial vessels under 24m
We work primarily with operators in Scotland and across the UK who need compliance handled reliably, without a full-time compliance department.
Commercial Fishing Vessels
Inshore and coastal fishing boats where inspection readiness is critical to continued operation.
Charter & Passenger Craft
Sailing charters, wildlife tours, and passenger vessels where safety standards must be maintained to the letter.
Workboats & Utility Vessels
Support vessels, dive boats, and crew transfers with ongoing compliance requirements across multiple certifications.
Small Fleet Operators
Operators running 2â5 vessels who need consistent compliance management across the entire fleet.
We keep you covered
Compliance management isn't glamorous â but getting it wrong is expensive. Here's why operators trust MCS to keep their vessels in good standing.
Focused on what matters
We don't try to be everything. Our sole focus is vessel compliance management â tracking, alerting, and coordinating so nothing falls through the cracks.
No surprise failures
With 90, 60, and 30-day alerts built into everything we do, you'll never walk into an inspection unprepared. We see it coming long before you need to act.
We do the legwork
On Managed and Command tiers, we don't just tell you something needs doing â we pick up the phone, contact suppliers, and follow it through to completion.
Documentation you can trust
Every certificate, service record, and action taken is logged. When an inspector arrives, your paperwork is ready â not scattered across filing cabinets and email threads.
UK & Scotland based
We understand the regulatory environment for UK commercial vessels and work with suppliers who know the waters operators in Scotland and beyond operate in.
Plain-English reporting
Monthly reports that tell you what's current, what's coming up, and what's been dealt with â in language that makes sense, not compliance jargon.
Choose the right tier for your vessel
All tiers include vessel compliance tracking, expiry alerts, and monthly reporting. The difference is in how much we handle for you.
Monitor
For operators who want to stay informed
- â Live compliance register
- â 90/60/30 day alerts
- â Monthly compliance summary
- â Document storage & retrieval
- ⢠You coordinate replacements
Managed
For operators who want it handled
- â Everything in Monitor, plus:
- â Supplier coordination
- â Equipment sourcing & quotes
- â Order placement & tracking
- â Service scheduling
- â Proof of compliance delivery
Command
For operators who want full responsibility transfer
- â Everything in Managed, plus:
- â Direct equipment supply
- â MCS covers replacement costs
- â Priority response time
- â Dedicated account management
- â Pre-survey preparation included
Questions about which tier is right for you? Get in touch and we'll walk through your vessel's needs and help you choose.
Stop worrying about inspections.
We'll audit your vessel, identify what needs attention, and set you up so you pass every time.