The UOS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Technical Management

• Full “in house” service capability for technical, quality & safety, and   procurement/supply chain management
• Absolute commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality management
• ISM DOC, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification issued by Lloyds Register
• Highly experienced ship managers and technical managers delivering first class planned and preventative maintenance management.
• Dry-dockings, conversions and upgrades planned, budgeted and delivered by UOS Technical Department
• In house marine and nautical expertise dealing with all aspects of ship operations, rig move, pre-lay mooring systems, heading control and towage planning and assessment
• Own IT and communications expertise supporting integrated shore and ship based IT networks and

Commercial Management

• Charter Party management and advice services
• Full post fixture and contract management services
• Extensive planning and reporting services
• Access to market intelligence (day-to-day / strategic)
• Fulfilling local content requirements

Crew Management

• Strategic crew planning that focuses on people and efficient operations
• Recruitment and Placement
• Development of training plans in accordance to international standards, end customer and individual charter requirements
• Management of flag state applications and documentation
• Management of STCW, MLC and other document requirements
• Crew Change management in close cooperation with clients, agents and other involved parties to minimize cost & operational disruptions
• Management of the crew payroll
• Provision, control and management of crew handbooks, crew policies and certification which ensure audits are successfully passed
• Flexible crew management services in accordance with client’s needs

Risk Management & Compliance

UOS is provides all ship ownership related risk management & governance services for owners and banks/investors:

• Management of all compliance rules e.g. international maritime laws, labour, tax, legal, financial
• Customized financial and operational reporting
• Accounting services for ship owning entities including annual closings
• Insurance management (H&M, P&I, LoH)
• General contract management
• Local content compliance set up and management on a global scale
• Other ownership related services