Solutioning Regulatory Problems
Turning new regulatory pressure into clear, usable, operational solutions — across sanctions, safety, and emerging maritime compliance requirements.
Clarity for Complex Regulatory Environments
Modern maritime regulation is evolving faster than most organisations can practically implement.
Furness Maritime Services focuses on turning regulatory obligation into workable operational reality — designing documentation, processes, and implementation pathways that crews, managers, insurers, and legal teams can rely on.
We focus on solutions that are:
Operationally usable
Legally defensible
Commercially realistic
Designed for real-world maritime environments
Creative Solutions to New Regulatory Problems
Our regulatory and strategic work to date includes:
Analysis of maritime sanctions and enforcement dynamics following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the role of shipping, services, and the so-called “shadow fleet”
Consultation work with international media and research bodies on maritime regulatory developments
Review and breakdown of proposed national shipping legislation, including assessment of implications for maritime operators and service providers
Research into how maritime law and regulation are used as strategic tools by states, and how this affects commercial shipping
This work draws on research in international affairs and maritime strategy, combined with operational maritime experience.
Case of Superyachts & Sanctions — Flag Transition and Operational Continuity
Sanctions can require rapid structural and operational change — including re-flagging vessels following ownership, designation, or jurisdictional exposure risk.
Furness Maritime Services supports owners, managers, and legal teams through the operational realities of sanctions-driven flag transition, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuity of operations.
Our support includes:
Gap analysis between existing SMS and new Flag State requirements
Rapid SMS restructuring aligned with new statutory and Class expectations
Crew procedure updates and implementation guidance
Documentation restructuring to meet new audit and inspection frameworks
Coordination support between technical managers, legal teams, and Flag administrations
For Real Maritime Environments
Furness Maritime Services combines operational maritime experience with regulatory and legal awareness to deliver solutions that are practical, clear, and defensible.
When regulation changes, we help organisations move quickly — without sacrificing safety, compliance, or operational clarity.