Cruise Line Industry
Risk Management Solutions for Cruise Ships
From initial concept to asset decommissioning, marine vessels encounter varying risks throughout the project lifecycle. Cruise ships are no exception, facing some of the most heightened and unique risks in the maritime market.
This makes enterprise risk management essential for cruise operations as it helps identify and mitigate risks, enhances the safety of passengers and crew, and drives operational efficiencies and compliance with regulations. Together, these measures play a vital role in protecting a company’s reputation and long-term success.
Our Risk Management Solutions Include:
Mitigate Risk for Safer and More Sustainable Cruising
ABS Consulting, a proud member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), offers a wide range of specialized risk management and engineering services to help cruise operators enhance safety for passengers and crew, protect the environment and maintain regulatory compliance. We specialize in helping cruise operators achieve excellence in safety and asset performance by mitigating risks and supporting safer, more sustainable operations for passengers and crew.
"ABS Consulting helps to navigate the regulatory landscape with International Maritime Organization (IMO) and major Flag and Port States including but not limited to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Marshall Islands, Bahamian Flag and Panamanian Flag."
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Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions for the Cruise Industry
ABS Consulting's subject matter experts can provide the following services and help supplement your team's capabilities through either defined project execution or staff augmentation.
Third Party OT Cybersecurity Assurance
Cyber Risk Reduction to Secure Critical Assets
Effective risk reduction is essential for safe operations. A resilient cyber risk management program secures a company's visibility, control and availability for uninterrupted production. Understanding these dynamics, we offer specialized services to help industries reduce risk and enhance safety, operational resilience and compliance for critical production and control systems.
Services: Assessments; Pre-Notation Support Services; Managed Services
From the Knowledge Center
Managing Maritime Cyber Risk - Rising to USCG's New Maritime Security Directive
Industrial Cybersecurity Operations Center (ISOC)
Continuous Cybersecurity Support for Uninterrupted Operations
Managing cyber risk in industrial control systems is a 24/7 priority for critical infrastructure security. ABS Consulting's ISOC helps operators monitor risk throughout the asset lifecycle and OT cybersecurity journey. Our industry-recognized cyber specialists leverage global market expertise to work with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining cybersecurity approaches with practical, proactive solutions.
From the Knowledge Center
Cyber Security: Analyzing Marine Related Cyber Risk in Critical Systems
The Good, the Bad and The Ugly: OT Cybersecurity in the Era of Automated Shipping Operations
Integrated Cybersecurity Managed Services
Seamless Support for Critical Infrastructure
As a Managed Security Service Provider, ABS Consulting provides a comprehensive, single solution to manage OT cybersecurity risks, including network monitoring and management for operational technologies, networking devices and your critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Our approach helps to prevent operational disruptions or unplanned downtimes that could cause an economic impact to your organization.
From the Knowledge Center
Cybersecurity and Physical Risk Management for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Safety Culture and Safety Management Systems (SMS) Development
Invaluable Risk Management: SMS Audits
It is crucial to have an SMS in place to ensure the well-being of your employees, protect your assets, and maintain a secure environment for operations. Our SMS solution is designed to help you achieve these objectives while maintaining compliance with local and federal standards.
From the Knowledge Center
Passenger Vessel Safety: How to Design, Implement and Improve Your SMS
Regulatory Compliance
Adapting to Evolving Regulations
Every organization has operational quality standards, especially in the areas of safety, security and environmental protection. Our years of experience working with regulatory bodies and understanding their policies and procedures enable us to assist cruise operators with meeting the latest industry requirements. We help clients implement effective environmental strategies to improve safety, enhance service quality and minimize the environmental impact of their activities.
Services: Environmental Management Plans; Environmental Compliance Audits; Environmental Program Management; Environmental Training
From the Knowledge Center
Two Stages for Auditing Marine Environmental Management Systems
Novel Technology Onboarding
Supporting Operational Efficiency and Global Sustainability Goals
The onboarding of novel technology is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, safety and sustainability. As the maritime sector faces increasing demands for decarbonization, regulatory compliance and cost optimization, integrating advanced technologies such as alternative fuels and energy storage systems can revolutionize traditional practices. Our onboarding services provide maritime professionals with the skills and knowledge to leverage these innovations, reducing risks and fostering a culture that supports global sustainability goals.
Services: LNG, Methanol and Hydrogen Support; Battery and Energy Storage; Risk Assessments; Feasibility Studies and Training
From the Knowledge Center
Conducting Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) While Bunkering LNG Fueled Vessels
LNG Trends: Five Solutions for the Emerging FLNG/FSRU Market
Asset Reliability
Improve Operational Performance
We engineer asset reliability programs that maximize equipment life and minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtime. Our integrated solutions can help mitigate risk, decrease costs and improve operational performance. Explore our approach for optimizing asset performance using advanced technologies to build and maintain best-in-class Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
Services: Asset Lifecycle Strategy; Reliability / CMMS Implementation and Optmization; Inventory Management
From the Knowledge Center
Asset Integrity Management Strategy Reduces FPSO Maintenance Backlog 40%
Enterprise Risk Management
A Systematic Approach to Managing Risk
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a critical framework for organizations to identify, assess, and manage risks that could impact their strategic objectives and overall operations. By adopting ERM, businesses can proactively address uncertainties, minimize potential losses, and seize opportunities for growth. ERM enhances resilience, enabling organizations to adapt to changing environments, comply with regulatory requirements, and safeguard their reputation.
Services: Data Analytics and Data Management; HAZOP / HAZID Workshops
From the Knowledge Center
Fleet Condition Assessment Helps Identify Risk Factors for Extending Service Life of OSVs
Management of Change
A Proactive Approach to Manage Evolving Risk
Management of change (MOC) in the maritime industry is essential to enhance safety and operational continuity amidst evolving technologies, regulations, and market dynamics. The process involves systematically assessing and mitigating risks associated with changes to equipment, procedures, personnel, or external conditions. By fostering a proactive approach to change, we help cruise operators maintain regulatory compliance and adapt to industry advancements while safeguarding crew, assets, and the environment.
Services: Management Consulting; Support for Onboarding Innovative Technologies and Safety Protocols
From the Knowledge Center
Running a Risk: A Process for Seeing Decisions' Potential Risks and Adverse Effects
Project Due Diligence
Improve Operational Performance
With our comprehensive expertise in market analysis, project management and third-party inspection, we offer a distinctive approach to help clients safeguard their financial investments, optimize returns and drive efficient project execution. Our primary objective is to foster a seamless and integrated relationship between project owners and contractors in order to protect financial exposure, maximize return on investment (ROI) and complete the project efficiently.
Services: Site Team Oversight (Owner's Representative)
From the Knowledge Center
Marine Newbuild Due Diligence Services for Financial Institutions
The Power of Due Diligence: How Adopting a 3-Step Approach Can Mitigate Capital Expenditure Risk
Why Choose ABS Consulting?
We are Driven by Safety Excellence
ABS Consulting offers decades of expertise in delivering safety, reliability and integrity services to cruise operators throughout the project lifecycle. Backed by more than 160 years of innovation and maritime safety heritage at ABS, our marine specialists are recognized as an international authority in the maritime shipping community.
We Understand the Full Risk Picture
We are committed to providing technical solutions that support safer, more responsible and compliant assets and operations. We offer a suite of risk and safety management services and contingency planning activities for all types of marine assets including cruise ships, bulk carriers, tankers, containerships, ports and terminals, and LNG assets.
We Apply Deep Technical Expertise
We help our clients understand their risk, prioritize actions and improve overall safety and reliability. By combining deep expertise with practical application, our multidisciplinary experts deliver solutions in the areas of safety, risk and integrity management for clients operating in both highly technical and highly regulated industries.
We Deliver a Full Range of Compliance Services
As regulations and standards evolve, we stay at the forefront of understanding how these changes impact operations. We provide comprehensive technical solutions that help clients meet regulatory obligations for building, operating and maintaining marine assets worldwide. Our proven compliance management services enhance safety, improve efficiency and help reduce risk.
We Bring a Global Reach with Regional Solutions
Our experience covers a broad range of industries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Through that experience, we have cultivated relationships with international regulatory agencies, lending our global expertise and local talent in developing guidelines that are widely accepted to help enhance safety policies for organizations throughout the world.