Ocean Guardian shipboard software for navigating regulations

Ocean Guardian simplifies a shipboard operator’s ability to comply with marine environmental regulations by taking the guesswork out of determining which regulations apply to a specific area.

‘There are numerous governing bodies which regulate emissions and discharge for each country and region. The regulations are updated and modified regularly, making it difficult for onboard operators to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date rules and guidance,’ said Total Marine Solutions’ president Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons.

Ocean Guardian matches a ship’s location with its comprehensive global regulatory database to supply operators with the specific environmental regulations and rules for that location.

Fully integrated with a ship’s Global Positioning System (GPS), Ocean Guardian is location specific up to 0.25nm, removing the need to review numerous manuals, guides and environmental matrices to determine which regulations apply.

‘Enforcement agencies are taking stronger action to hold those who violate environmental regulations accountable for marine pollution,’ said Anagnostis-Irons. ‘Ocean Guardian is designed to help companies facilitate consistent compliance throughout their fleet.’

Ocean Guardian was developed with Brenock, a leader in cutting-edge software solutions in the maritime industry and a long-time business partner of TMS.

Designed for the international maritime industry, Ocean Guardian’s database is updated by experienced marine professionals, then verified and vetted by a third-party, independent maritime law firm to provide information as up-to-date possible, notes TMS.