Obligatory Compliance: The ISM Code (implemented under SOLAS and MARPOL) mandates every ship to have a Safety Management System (SMS), which includes procedures for the maintenance of ship and equipment.

How the PMS from PRIME Marine Fits: The PRIME Marine PMS has been class approved by Bureau Veritas and forms a critical part of the SMS by systematically scheduling, documenting, and tracking maintenance of hull, machinery, and critical safety equipment. The system ensures that maintenance complies with regulations, manufacturer guidance, and best practices, enabling clear demonstration of conformity during audits and inspections.

Industry Best Practice (OCIMF): The TMSA is a voluntary program designed by OCIMF to help tanker operators continually improve safety management through key performance indicators (KPIs).

How PRIME Marine PMS Fits: While not a certification program, with the implementation of the PRIME Marine PMS, the solution directly supports TMSA Element 7 (Management of Vessel Maintenance and Reliability). The robust PMS solution becomes essential to meet higher TMSA levels, as it underpins evidence of preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance, as well as data driven management.

Inspection Expectations (OCIMF): SIRE inspections assess the effectiveness of a vessel's maintenance regime, including the use of PMS.

How the Vessel Maintenance Software from PRIME Marine Fits in: SIRE does not certify a PMS but expects vessel operators to utilize a class approved maintenance solution to ensure all equipment—especially critical and safety related—remains operational. Inspectors review maintenance records, overdue items, and evidence of defect rectification captured with the PRIME Marine PMS to assess compliance during SIRE vetting.

OCIMF as an industry body set standards and frameworks (TMSA, SIRE) but does not certify PMS software.

However, effective documentation and maintenance tracking via the PRIME Marine PMS fulfils OCIMF-aligned operator obligations, participate in their programs, and demonstrate good safety management practice.

Regulatory Umbrella: The IMO sets the overarching regulatory framework for safety and maintenance, primarily via the ISM Code, SOLAS, and MARPOL.

How PRIME Marine PMS Fits: PRIME Marine PMS supports compliance with IMO requirements by maintaining accurate records of maintenance completed on safety, pollution prevention, and navigational equipment, which are reviewed during flag and port state control inspections.

A PMS is not "certified" by SIRE, TMSA, OCIMF, or IMO but must enable compliance with their requirements.

The quality, completeness, and integrity of maintenance records in your PMS are commonly reviewed during ISM audits, SIRE inspections, and TMSA self assessment. With our class approved solution from Bureau Veritas, PRIME Marine helps you ensure this integrity

Failure to maintain a robust PMS can result in major non-conformities, detention, or loss of charter opportunities which again can be avoided using the PRIME Marine solution.