Independent marine consulting & audit services
Chart the distance between current practice and the standard.
Maxel Marine supports tanker owners and operators with independent gap analyses, navigational assessments and audits.
Our services
Focused service lines built around the vetting cycle.
Navigational Assessment
Bridge practice observed live, combined with a full review of plans, charts and records.
Learn moreCondition & Management System Audits
Condition, ISM/ISPS system, pre-vetting readiness and terminal compatibility.
Learn moreSupercargo Services
A supercargo advising ship and shore through the wash, monitored remotely.
Learn moreSIRE 2.0 Gap Analysis
A structured gap analysis of the vessel against the risk-based inspection regime.
Learn moreMooring Audit
Equipment condition, line management and mooring procedure in practice.
Learn moreIce Advisory Services
Route and passage advice for vessels operating in ice-affected waters.
Learn moreEngineering Audits
Machinery space condition, maintenance and engine room practice.
Learn moreOnboard Training Programmes
Targeted onboard training and competence development for officers and crew.
Learn moreNavigational Assessment
Bridge practice observed live, combined with a full review of plans, charts and records.
Learn moreCondition & Management System Audits
Condition, ISM/ISPS system, pre-vetting readiness and terminal compatibility.
Learn moreSupercargo Services
A supercargo advising ship and shore through the wash, monitored remotely.
Learn more
Led by a Master Mariner, not a checklist.
Founder
Capt. Maksim Syachin
Master Mariner with 23+ years of progressive experience in oil and chemical tanker operations. Combines deep hands-on expertise in marine safety, cargo operations, STS transfers, ice navigation and regulatory compliance with the stakeholder coordination and advisory skills required in a shore-based Marine Advisor role.
“Most findings an inspector writes up were visible weeks earlier — to someone who knew where to look.”About us & full profile
How we work
From first enquiry to closed findings.
Brief
You send vessel particulars, the service required and your port or window.
Attend
We attend the vessel or work remotely, depending on the scope agreed.
Report
A structured report with findings, risk and recommended corrective action.
Close out
Follow-up support until the gaps are closed ahead of the inspection.
Tell us the vessel and the timeline.
Enquiries answered within one business day. Short-notice readiness audits can often be arranged within 48 hours.