Vessel Safety Equipment Inspections
Photograph life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigation aids. Code Buddy evaluates condition, placement, and certification status against applicable SOLAS chapters and USCG requirements.
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.
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What is Code Buddy for Maritime?
Code Buddy helps maritime professionals navigate USCG, SOLAS, and port state control requirements using AI chat, Vision AI reviews, and regulatory lookup — covering vessel safety equipment, structural assessments, fire safety, and ISM Code compliance.
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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Use Cases
Photograph life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigation aids. Code Buddy evaluates condition, placement, and certification status against applicable SOLAS chapters 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 ISM Code requirements — generating audit-ready reports with cited regulatory references.
Use Vision AI to photograph hull conditions, deck fittings, and watertight closures. Code Buddy evaluates against class society guidelines and SOLAS structural fire protection requirements.
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
Yes. Code Buddy covers USCG regulations (46 CFR) and SOLAS convention requirements — including life-saving appliances, fire safety systems, navigation equipment, and structural fire protection — with flag state and port state regulatory 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 international conventions like SOLAS and MARPOL, 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.