The IMO’s IP Code compliance now requires offshore vessels carrying over 12 special personnel to comply with new safety standards.
A Norwegian shipowner needed to upgrade a PSV to meet these regulations, ensuring operational flexibility and insurance compliance—a challenge without an SPS notation.
GLO Marine conducted a GAP analysis, identifying necessary modifications and providing a clear roadmap for compliance, ensuring a cost-effective, efficient retrofit that met IMO and class requirements.
This project involved detailed regulatory assessment and technical modifications to achieve IP Code compliance. Key challenges included:
Regulatory Transition: The vessel’s existing certification did not automatically ensure compliance.
SPS vs. IP Code Differences: The SPS Code, previously voluntary, offered a simplified compliance route, but the vessel lacked this notation.
Modification Scope: Compliance requirements required complex vessel modifications
Dry Docking Timeline: Modifications had to align with the vessel’s December 2025 dry dock to avoid operational delays.
To ensure IP Code compliance, GLO Marine conducted a detailed GAP analysis, defining a structured approach for achieving regulatory alignment while minimizing operational disruptions.
Feasibility study and GAP analysis
Regulatory compliance strategy development
Retrofit planning and engineering
Implementation and dy dock coordination
GLO Marine conducted a thorough GAP analysis to compare the vessel’s current status against IP Code requirements, identifying key modifications required for compliance.
An advanced feasibility study and troubleshooting assessment helped determine the most cost- and time-effective compliance pathway. The shipowner was presented with two options:
GLO Marine successfully executed a complete engineering compliance upgrade plan and documentation, covering structural, safety, and operational enhancements.
These modifications ensured full IP Code compliance, enhancing vessel safety, regulatory approval, and operational readiness.
With GLO Marine’s expertise, the shipowner gains a clear, risk-free path to full IMO IP Code compliance, ensuring the vessel meets class and insurance standards without uncertainty. The structured approach minimizes costs, avoiding unnecessary financial strain while keeping the vessel fully operational. By carefully planning and phasing the retrofit, compliance is achieved with minimal downtime, allowing the vessel to continue serving offshore markets efficiently. The solution is designed for long-term viability, reducing risks and ensuring the vessel remains competitive and compliant in an evolving regulatory environment.
