The guiding principle for safety in the marine and related industries is to identify risk; and then to put in place loss control systems, which will help to minimize the risk or manage any residual risk. The key to satisfying this principle is knowledge. Knowledge based upon information provided by people of experience and who have the practical and technical expertise which will enable them to identify risk and are capable of making the necessary recommendations to ensure that all safety and related criteria are met. In this regard ShipVet Services offers an independent, specialised consultancy in the vetting of oil, gas and chemical tankers, bulk carriers and container ships. General consultancy in other matters relating to the tanker industry can also be undertaken. It has become the leading independent consultancy on all aspects of tanker safety, ship inspection, marine risk assessment and loss control. It's aim is to provide a quality service on which its reputation will stand.