USCG compliance, SOLAS requirements, and port state control inspections — with Vision AI that helps vessel operators and marine surveyors evaluate safety equipment, structural conditions, and regulatory readiness.
A free workspace for you and two of your crew.
Code Buddy works to USCG regulations and can be equipped with the conventions you sail under, SOLAS and the ISM Code among them — then helps maritime professionals navigate port state control requirements using AI chat, Vision AI reviews, and regulatory lookup across safety equipment, structural assessments, and fire safety.
Results are AI-generated and should be reviewed by a qualified professional.
of inspected vessels receive deficiencies during port state control inspections, with 3-4% detained
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of inspected vessels are detained — costing off-hire, fines, and lost charter revenue
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international conventions, codes, and flag state regulations a vessel operator may need to track
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Photograph life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigation aids. Code Buddy evaluates condition, placement, and certification status against the vessel safety standards your account is equipped with and USCG requirements.
Run pre-arrival compliance checks covering certificates, crew documentation, safety drills, and equipment condition — helping identify potential deficiencies before the port state inspection.
Evaluate safety management system documentation, drills, and corrective action records against the safety management requirements your account is equipped with — generating audit-ready reports with cited references.
Use Vision AI to photograph hull conditions, deck fittings, and watertight closures. Code Buddy evaluates against the class society guidelines and structural fire protection standards your account is equipped with.
Each tool is jurisdiction-aware and built for maritime — on the job site, in the office, or offline.
Point your camera and get AI-generated observations with cited references
Ask regulatory questions and get answers with cited code sections
Hands-free regulatory lookup while you work
On-device AI works without internet or cell signal
Code Buddy works to USCG regulations (46 CFR), and can be equipped with the convention requirements you sail under — SOLAS among them — across life-saving appliances, fire safety systems, navigation equipment, and structural fire protection, with flag state and port state awareness.
Yes. The Vision AI camera lets surveyors photograph safety equipment, structural conditions, and machinery spaces. Code Buddy evaluates each against applicable maritime regulations and may flag potential deficiencies with cited references.
Code Buddy resolves the vessel's flag state and layers flag-specific regulations on top of the international conventions your account is equipped with, SOLAS and MARPOL among them, so answers reflect both the international baseline and the flag state's specific requirements.
We'll load your regulations, your jurisdiction, and your team's workflow — and show you what Code Buddy sees. Live.
A free workspace for you and two of your crew.