Company Update Archives - FMC

Platform MVP rollout

bsm-editor — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:38:55 +0000

A simpler, faster way to manage maritime services — now live

We’re excited to share that our new FMC Platform is live with its first release. Built to make coordination effortless across customers, suppliers, and the FMC team, the platform brings everything you need into one secure place—so you can move from request to result with clarity and speed.

Why we built it?

In a dynamic environment with scattered information, we are aiming for less email chasing, clearer updates, and a streamlined way to collaborate on every step of a service. The Platform was designed around this goal: make maritime services easier to request, track, and complete—without sacrificing quality or control.

What you can expect (benefits at a glance)?

1) Faster turnaround from request to confirmation
Submit an inquiry and receive structured, timely responses. The platform reduces back‑and‑forth, helping us confirm the scope and schedule quickly so your operations keep moving.

2) Clear, real‑time visibility
Follow progress with simple, transparent status updates. You’ll always know what’s been confirmed, what’s in progress, and what’s next—no digging through inboxes.

3) Secure, modern access
Log in through our web portal with strong, industry‑standard security. Your documents and data live in one place, protected and easy to find.

4) Fewer attachments—centralized documents
Confirmations, briefs, and final materials are organized alongside each service request, reducing version confusion and saving time for your team.

5) Consistent communication
You’ll receive clear notifications at key milestones (e.g., confirmations and final material submission), so nothing slips through the cracks.

What stays the same?

You can still expect 24/7 responsiveness, the same high standards of technical quality, and a dedicated FMC team that knows your business. The platform simply makes that experience faster, clearer, and more convenient.

Our long‑term commitment to you

Going live is just the start. We will continue to release improvements that add value without adding complexity. Future enhancements will focus on:

Smarter quoting and planning to shorten lead times even further.
In‑platform billing experiences for smoother financial workflows.
Insightful dashboards that turn operational data into practical, decision‑ready views.

Throughout, we’ll keep aligning the platform with leading industry practices and continuously strengthening security and privacy. Our Platform Terms set out how we operate, how we protect data, and what you can expect from us as a portal user.

A better way to work together

The FMC Platform is about making your day easier—less administration, more control, and a clearer path from request to results. We’re thrilled to take this step with you and we welcome your feedback as we continue to refine and expand the experience.

Ready to try it? Reach out to operations@fmc.international and we’ll get you set up.

FMC International Editorial Team

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Hello, Singapore!

bsm-editor — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:55:03 +0000

We are proud to announce that FMC International has established a new presence in the Lion City to better serve clients across Asia‑Pacific.

We’re excited to share a milestone in our growth. This move brings us closer to our customers, partners, and projects across the world’s most dynamic maritime hub.

We aim to respond faster, collaborate more closely, and deliver the same hands‑on expertise you’ve come to expect from us with our Operations team in this strategic location.

“We have consolidated a strong surveying network in Singapore, which is more than a geographic step—it’s a commitment to being where our clients need us most. With a strong technical presence on the ground, we’re ready to support complex projects with the same quality and responsiveness that define our brand.” — Jason Fernandes, Executive Consultant

Local presence, global standards

Our Singapore team has been established in early July, and is a testament to our growth in the region to support customers ranging from Japan, China and South-East Asia.

What this means for you

Faster response times in APAC time zones
Deeper local collaboration, while maintaining global standards
Seamless integration with our worldwide network of experts

FMC International Editorial Team

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PSC inspections – “a different approach”

bsm-editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:44:46 +0000

PSC regime has been in existence for a few decades now, and each stakeholder has developed their assumptions and beliefs based on their experiences from, and attitudes towards, 3rd party inspections and audits.

For sure, the countless checklists that are now available and used offer valuable assistance to the crew to improve their performance. Nevertheless, there are more tools to improve further ships’ performance; this improvement is critically needed since:

PSC performance is part of the charterers’ evaluation and, indirectly or directly, remuneration (through SIRE, RightShip, etc.) criteria. Also, many states include PSC performance in the evaluation of bids.
Ships do not have privacy privileges (like protection of personal or corporate data, GDPR, etc.) since all details of all PSC records are available in the web’s public domain. Thus, PSC performance is part of the image of the ship and its managers/owners, and as the saying goes, “image is everything”. Thus, it affects the decision of prospective charterers, buyers, etc. Also, it seriously affects the treatment the ship receives from Flag, Class, Insurance. This treatment variation has always had substantial monetary effects (positive or negative).
PSC deficiencies are always directly related to increased and unnecessary operational risks. Increased risks, sooner or later, lead to increased losses. Losses are always paid by owners, either directly or indirectly through higher premiums.

The following approach could be beneficial:

PSC to be considered as an opportunity (not a threat) to:
- Improve operational safety and reduce losses (i.e., loss prevention tool)
- Have objective feedback on safety performance (feedback is a cornerstone of improvement)
- Get rid of competitors with substandard ships, which are cheaper to operate in the short term.
Crew training on dealing with PSC officers (morale, attitude, teamwork, confidence, safety culture, professionalism, and other soft competencies and skills demonstrated during tests and drills)
Proactive safety measures with respect to crew (training beyond STCW, morale and safety culture monitoring, proper welfare, etc.). The onboard culture is immediately spotted by inspectors and drastically affects their behaviour.
Innovative tools like risk-based inspections, safety culture audits, peer review, crew resilience control, etc.
Monitoring updated guidance provided to PSC inspectors by IMO, USCG, AMSA, and Concentrated Inspection Campaigns of the various MOUs.
In many cases of accidental damages, the decision on detention is based on crew actions (proper reporting and remedial actions)
Crew to be knowledgeable about rules, requirements, and inspectors’ guidelines, and professionally discuss with PSC officers.

What do we do differently at FMC?

Pre-emptive risk assessments
Simulate real-time PSC inspections
Evaluate documentation, technical readiness, crew knowledge, and onboard safety culture (behaviour-based safety)
Include “what if” scenarios and inspector behavioural assessment to train the crew for unpredictable audits
Categorize the list of observations and improvement areas through digital diagnostic reporting tools
Technical inspections with a human-centric audit — identifying fatigue, complacency, or procedural decay

“We don’t just inspect ships — we help build resilient vessels, confident crew, and proactive management teams ready to face any port inspection worldwide.”

The future of PSC success lies in more thoughtful preparation, digital integration, continuous crew training, and fostering a culture that treats inspections as an opportunity to excel, not merely a hurdle to cross.

FMC International Editorial Team

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