🧭 Behavioural Competence Assessment Program in Marine Operations

Boost Safety and Compliance with an Independent Behavioural Competence Audit

In today’s shipping industry, behavioural competence assessment is emerging as a key factor in ensuring maritime safety, compliance, and operational excellence. While technical skills remain essential, more operators now recognise that non-technical skills—like communication, leadership, and decision-making—can make the difference between routine and risk.

At Marine Surveyor Consultant Sagl, we offer a dedicated and independent Behavioural Competence Assessment Program tailored to evaluate crew performance under real operational conditions. Our assessments meet the expectations set by OCIMF SIRE 2.0 and RightShip RISQ, helping you improve your safety culture and inspection readiness.

✅ Why Behavioural Competence Matters for SIRE 2.0 and RightShip

The latest OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection regime puts strong emphasis on the human element, requiring operators to demonstrate how behavioural competencies are evaluated and managed on board. Specifically:

  • SIRE 2.0 – Chapter 3 (Crew Management): Requires evidence of behavioural training, familiarisation, and crew competence evaluation.
  • RightShip RISQ – Chapter 2.3 (Communication): Assesses crew communication effectiveness, teamwork, and leadership.

Both frameworks reward companies that actively invest in behavioural performance with better risk profiles and stronger reputational standing.

🔍 What Our Behavioural Assessment Covers

Our maritime behavioural audits focus on five core non-technical competencies:

  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Situational Awareness
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork & Cross-Functional Interaction
  • Stress & Emergency Management

We observe these behaviours during real operations, onboard drills, and structured interactions with bridge and engine teams.

⚙ How the Program Works

Our Behavioural Competence Assessment for seafarers is carried out by certified consultants and includes:

  1. Onboard observation of daily routines and drills
  2. Structured interviews with key officers and crew
  3. Immediate feedback provided to crew and master
  4. Final report with behaviour-based scoring and improvement plan

This structured process helps identify gaps, strengthen crew culture, and reduce human error in high-risk environments.

🧭 Independent Maritime Behavioural Audits: The Competitive Edge

By outsourcing this service to Marine Surveyor Consultant Sagl, shipowners and operators benefit from:

  • Unbiased, professional evaluation
  • Compliance with OCIMF SIRE 2.0 and RightShip RISQ standards
  • Evidence-based support for TMSA, PSC, and vetting inspections
  • Enhanced crew engagement and reduced risk of human error

📈 Key Benefits of Behavioural Competence Assessment

  • Improved safety performance and risk awareness
  • Higher crew morale and accountability
  • Full alignment with international inspection protocols
  • Better audit outcomes and lower operational incidents
  • Tangible support for Safety Management System (SMS) implementation

đŸ“© Ready to assess your crew’s behavioural competence?

Contact us today to schedule a maritime behavioural audit tailored to your fleet’s needs.

Marine Surveyor Consultant Sagl
📍 Via Lor 15, 6864 Arzo, Switzerland
📧 info@marine-safety-consultant.ch | ☎ +41 (0) 786917775

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