Who We Are
SMC is a group of Master Mariners and Chief Engineers with extensive sea and shore-based experiences, who are qualified surveyors and auditors, accredited flag state inspectors, marine claims and insurance handlers. The team has expertise in maritime consultancy, surveying, training and can provide support in all maritime related matters to our esteemed clients.
We are based in Southampton, UK and are connected globally through our partners at Rotterdam, Gibraltar, Panama, Vancouver, Toronto, New Orleans, Singapore, Malaysia, Piraeus, Fujairah, Balboa, Trinidad & Tobago, Paranagua, Amsterdam and all the strategic ports throughout the shipping lanes.
With wide spread network we can server our clients globally.
Our Team
Munish Bhardwaj
Founder and Director
Munish has an exceptional track record in the maritime industry with 27 years of experience from sailing onboard oil and product tankers, managing a fleet of cruise ships, Maritime Education and Training to Safety Audits and Surveys.
Started Solent Marine Consultants to ensure that the ships operate safely, responsibly and in compliance with the industry norms and standards, where we can work diligently to tackle the most pressing regulatory, technical and operational challenges that our clients are facing to streamline processes and improve safety.
Munish is passionate about the technological developments in the maritime industry and the changing regulations in shaping the industry in the future
Capt. Uday Kumar
Head of Operations
Capt. Uday is an experienced maritime professional with operational and management level skills, which have been demonstrated working in the maritime industry for the last 19 years, where he has worked on Ro-Ro/Chemical/Oil/Bulk carriers/Containers, Port Captain, Pre-vetting inspections, safety audits and dealt with complex port state detentions.
Capt. Uday is a passionate seafarer, auditor and ship manager. He is an enthusiastic maritime educator & trainer and involved in developing and delivering our bespoke maritime courses for client.
Adding more to Capt. Uday’s credentials, he holds Master’s degree in International Maritime Studies and Auditor courses, certified by Lloyd’s Maritime Institute.
Capt. Silvain Devaraj
Consultant/Surveyor/Auditor
Capt. Devaraj is a dynamic mariner with experience of over 20 years at sea on Crude/Chemical/ Product tankers, Bulk/Container carriers and OSV. This extensive experience includes more than 9 years in command, where he was a Master on VLCC and product tankers.
Having spent an extraordinary career at sea, Capt. Devaraj is passionate about regulatory compliance, risk assessments, safe operations and safety awareness in the maritime industry.
Adding to Capt. Devaraj’s credentials, he has successfully completed Internal Auditor courses, certified by DNV.
Global Network of Surveyors
What We Do
Consultancy relating to all maritime related matters
Surveys, audits and inspections
Develop and deliver maritime training courses. Provide UK higher education consultancy and Facilitate maritime education and training towards UK CoC courses
Bespoke training course as per the demand of our clients can be developed and delivered
Why SMC?
What sets us apart from similar services is that we offer a flat price rate per service that is desired by clients. Our cost efficient price structure and long term partnership with strategic organizations have kept us at the forefront of the marine industry.
Customer satisfaction is our priority and motto. Whenever you require any maritime related services, please contact us for efficient handling of the job, big/small or complex. We are committed to provide exceptional quality service to your best satisfaction.
- Globally connected
- On time delivery and best service
- Highly professional services
- Serving the industry 24/7 day and night 365 days.
