Certification and Documentation

We understand how important it is for clients to have full certification for our vessels and crew, quite often in a hurry. We pride ourselves in ensuring certification is up to date and available within seconds of being requested. CRC operate an in-house Planned Maintenance System ensuring all vessels are in a permanent state of readiness.

All CRC vessels carry full MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) coding certificates and are subject to regular survey and inspection which is performed by MECAL on behalf of the MCA. Many of our Ribs are also endorsed to the Police Boat Code and see regular service with UK policing authorities.

CRC are the only UK marine charter company with boats certified to the Police boat code. We have both open Ribs and cabin Ribs fully certified to operate under Police Boat Code B – “A Code of Practice for the Construction, Machinery, Equipment and Operation of Sea-Going Police Rigid Inflatable Boats and Other Small Vessels Operating up to 60 Miles from a Safe Haven”.

Commercial Rib Charter Ltd is a registered vessel operator within the IMCA Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) system. All CRC vessels have been surveyed to the CMID system meaning our clients can start contracts immediately without delays caused by surveys.

CRC’s vessels operating on the River Thames operate within the Codes of Practice and regulations set by the PLA and are certified accordingly. Our crew members hold the Local Knowledge Endorsement (LKE) alongside their Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) professional qualifications. Our vessels operating above 12 knots are fitted with the correct specification amber flashing light and class ‘A’ AIS.

Skippers selected for commercial duties have passed professional examinations relevant to the area they are operating in and carry commercial endorsements including Medical, Sea Survival, PPR, SRC/GMDSS Maritime Radio Operator and STCW95 Basic Training. Many of our skippers also hold MCA Master 200 and dangerous goods awareness training.

Achilles Oil & Gas is a global supply chain that brings together thousands of fully validated suppliers in one simple platform. All members go through a thorough prequalification process, followed by an audit to ensure we can meet our buyers’ high standards when procuring services.

The Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Limited forum is an umbrella organisation which facilitates and maximises mutual or cross-recognition of Health & Safety assessments between SSIP Member Schemes. All organisations listed on the SSIP Portal have successfully achieved certification which CRC has done as of 2022.

Commercial Rib Charter Ltd is also part of the Achilles Building Confidence. Designed to meet industry and government standards, including PAS91 and Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSiP) Building Confidence helps suppliers and buyers reduce risk, streamline procurement, and build relationships.