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THE eCMID SYSTEM
The eCMID (electronic Common Marine Inspection Document) system is the marine industry’s leading marine safety inspection system.
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Built for the 21st century, with years of knowledge and experience incorporated into the question sets, the eCMID system is aligned to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for Ships and follows the principles of ISO 19011 Guidance for the auditing of management systems.
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Administered entirely electronically from inspection to report, the system sits on a secure database accessible wherever you have web access, for report download and review, and fleet trending analysis.
Inspections are carried out only by Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVI), who are vetted, up to date and experienced. They are independently certified by the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS) who verify and validate certification of AVI on a regular basis.
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There are currently over 350 AVI located in 39 countries worldwide, ensuring a large global coverage for your inspection requirements.
NAUTICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THE eCMID SYSTEM
The eCMID (electronic Common Marine Inspection Document) system is the marine industry’s leading marine safety inspection system.
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Built for the 21st century, with years of knowledge and experience incorporated into the question sets, the eCMID system is aligned to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for Ships and follows the principles of ISO 19011 Guidance for the auditing of management systems.
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Administered entirely electronically from inspection to report, the system sits on a secure database accessible wherever you have web access, for report download and review, and fleet trending analysis.
More details on the system can be found HERE
Inspections are carried out only by Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVI), who are vetted, up to date and experienced. They are independently certified by the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS) who verify and validate certification of AVI on a regular basis.
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There are currently over 350 AVI located in 39 countries worldwide, ensuring a large global coverage for your inspection requirements.
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BENEFITS OF USING NMS DIRECT AND THE eCMID SYSTEM
Flag State:
Flag States are obliged by IMO to follow and adhere to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code). The use of the IMCA eCMID system provides a ready-made solution for the implementation of the elements relating to an audit and inspection program for registered vessels.
The AVI accreditation scheme provides evidence that the obligations of the Flag State are met with regard to Surveyor competence and training.
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The eCMID database provides detailed analysis of findings at a micro and macro level for your fleet – non-conformity tracking and fleet wide trend analysis to ensure gradual and targeted improvements.
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NMS Direct provide a single point of contact to manage your inspections worldwide
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Access to fleet wide trending analysis through the eCMID database
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One point of contact for a worldwide network of over 350 Inspectors in 39 countries
Fleet owners/operators/Underwriters:
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Seeking to drive improvements in safety performance across a large number, and range of vessels types is challenging. Utilising the Industry’s most advanced and comprehensive safety management inspection format need not be.
Drive fleet safety performance with a peer reviewed industry leading safety inspection regime
Access to fleet wide trending analysis through the eCMID database
Complement or replace your existing internal audit regime
Provide Marine assurance for your clients and other stakeholders with an independent SMS safety check
One point of contact for a worldwide network of over 350 Inspectors in 39 countries
Offshore Projects:
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Managing your marine spread for upcoming project execution offshore is a complex business. One item you may have to manage as part of that is a series of inspections as part of the Marine Assurance process.
eCMID/eMISW are very commonly accepted marine inspections that are accepted by offshore and other clients around the world, often instead of or alongside an OCIMF OVID.
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All you need to do is give us the basic information, and we will manage that task from start to finish. In the end you have one vendor and one contract.
Typically for vessel packages of 5 or more inspections, but works well for single inspections.
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Fixed or variable inspection fees, depending upon your preference.
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One vendor contract – with NMS Direct
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Easy to use online booking, takes 3 minutes to complete.
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One point of contact for a worldwide network of over 350 Inspectors in 39 countries
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A new service for high quality worldwide vessel safety inspections 
We provide a single point of contact for booking and billing of eCMID inspections worldwide.
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HOW DOES
IT WORK?
Step 1
Request a CMID through NMS DIRECT Online
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Sign up for access to the inspection request form on the NMS DIRECT website. You will be contacted by one of our team to discuss your requirements.
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Once membership is approved, you will be able to call off an inspection by filling in and sending the inspection request form back to us.
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Step 2
NMS DIRECT Confirm receipt and access the AVI network
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We will acknowledge receipt of your inspection request, and start to obtain quotes for your inspection from the worldwide network of AVI.
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Step 3
Best AVI quote sent to you for confirmation
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We will send you the best quotes we can obtain for your inspection. You will review your quotes and select your preferred offer by confirming your instruction to us. At this point you have committed to the inspection.
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Step 4
AVI instructed by NMS DIRECT to undertake CMID
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We will instruct the AVI from here on in and manage your inspection through to completion.
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Step 5
CMID completed and report uploaded for your review.
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Your vessel CMID report will be available on the eCMID database for your review.
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Important to note: Submission of the request for inspection form to NMS DIRECT is acceptance of our terms and conditions of business, which are available on our website.
