Matau-Marine Services
Expert Maritime Support for Ship Managers & Owners Worldwide
With our extensive experience in ship-handling, ship management, and business development, the Matau-Marine team is committed to supporting ship managers and owners across the globe. Our in-depth industry knowledge, combined with a hands-on approach, enables us to deliver practical, efficient, and customized solutions for a wide range of maritime challenges.
We understand the complexities of modern fleet operations and provide strategic guidance, compliance support, and performance optimization to help you navigate the evolving maritime landscape. Whether it’s enhancing operational efficiency, improving safety management, or streamlining business processes, we work alongside you to find the best solutions tailored to your specific needs.
At Matau-Marine, our goal is to empower your business, optimize your fleet performance, and ensure long-term success in a competitive industry. Let’s work together to take your operations to the next level!
OPTIMIZED TRAVEL COSTS
We continuously evaluate various travel options to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective solution. Our priority is to optimize travel expenses while maintaining flexibility and reliability.
All travel costs are billed at actual cost, with full transparency and no additional surcharges.
On-Board & REMOTE
Audits can be performed during port stays, while en route, or remotely by analyzing VDR data, reviewing documents, and conducting remote interviews.
Each audit method offers unique advantages, and we recommend a strategic combination of different audit types across your fleet. This approach ensures cost-efficiency while delivering comprehensive and high-quality results.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Enhance your key performance indicators (KPIs), including port state detentions, vetting observations, accidents, and incidents, by implementing long-term improvements.
By proactively addressing potential issues, you can reduce costs associated with detentions, delays, and expensive repairs, ensuring a strong return on service. Strengthen your market position and increase your appeal to potential charterers by showcasing a commitment to high safety standards and collaboration with external service providers.
Comprehensive Maritime Services – Why Choose Matau-Marine?
At Matau-Marine GmbH, we provide specialized maritime services designed to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for shipowners and managers worldwide. Our expertise spans across key areas such as maritime audits, RightShip consulting, LNG bunkering advisory, and safety management support, making us the trusted partner for optimizing fleet performance.
Our Services: Ensuring Excellence at Sea and Ashore
✔ Maritime Audits & Compliance Support
Our team of experienced master mariners conducts onboard, port stay, and remote audits, ensuring vessels meet the highest industry standards. We assess safety protocols, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, helping shipowners stay ahead of evolving maritime requirements.
✔ RightShip Consulting & Vetting Preparation
As the No. 1 in RightShip consultancy, we provide tailored pre-inspections, data reviews, and performance optimization strategies to improve your fleet’s rating. Our support covers both ship and office operations, ensuring full compliance and minimizing risks associated with vetting and inspections.
✔ LNG Bunkering Advisory
With increasing demand for sustainable fuel solutions, we offer in-depth guidance on LNG bunkering procedures, safety protocols, and compliance requirements. Our expertise helps streamline bunkering operations, reduce risks, and optimize fuel efficiency.
✔ VDR Reviews & Safety Management
We conduct Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) reviews in line with OCIMF guidelines, analyzing incidents and operational performance to improve safety culture onboard. Additionally, we support companies in implementing TMSA (Tanker Management Self-Assessment) and DBMS (Dry Bulk Management Standard) frameworks, ensuring long-term safety and efficiency.
Why Matau-Marine?
🚢 Industry Expertise – Our team consists of experienced captains, maritime consultants, and safety professionals with hands-on knowledge.
⚓ Tailored Solutions – We offer customized services that align with your specific needs, fleet type, and operational goals.
🌍 Global Reach, Local Understanding – Whether onboard, in port, or remotely, we provide efficient, cost-effective support worldwide.
💡 Proven Results – Our clients achieve measurable improvements in vetting performance, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
By partnering with Matau-Marine, you ensure your fleet operates at the highest safety and compliance levels, reducing costs associated with detentions, delays, and incidents.
📩 Contact us today to discuss how we can support your maritime operations!
Marine Audits
All of our audits are conducted by former Master Mariners who have a sound foundation in the general knowledge of their profession gained through shore-based roles, in addition to adequate sailing experience.
USCG compliance
Preparation of vessel for COC Inspection by the USCG (initial) and review of on- board documents and logbooks to verify compliance.
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TMSA Tanker
The Matau- Team has practical experience in supporting the managers and owners right from the start- onboard, ashore and as consultants.
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DBMS Dry Bulk
With the ever increasing focus on safety in the maritime industry, the bulk industry is now implementing its new management systems. Matau is supporting the managers and owners in doing so.
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LNG Bunkering Advisory
Our team can support owners, managers and their crews in gaining the required knowlege. We are carrying out reviews of the plans and documentations as well as carrying outactual hands-on trainings and audits.
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Unlike other inspections such as vetting, PSC, or flag state inspections, our auditors not only write down observations but also provide suggestions for improvements and elimination of deficiencies.
They share their experience and knowledge with the crew to eliminate gaps in knowledge, where possible and time allows.
All of our audits are conducted by former Master Mariners who have a sound foundation in the general knowledge of their profession gained through shore-based roles, in addition to adequate sailing experience.
Our comprehensive and customized checklist is based on industry standards and takes into account specific company requirements for each individual client.
