What we do
The Pacific Western Companies partners with passenger-vessel operators who need seasoned maritime leadership, but not a full-time Director of Marine Operations.
Fractional Director of Marine Operations
Executive-level oversight for fleets that need structure, not bureaucracy.
- USCG compliance programs & COI readiness
- Safety Management Systems and crew training pathways
- Dry dock and shipyard planning with an operator’s eye
- Operations audits, standard operating procedures, and drills
Project-based support
When you need extra horsepower for a season, a shipyard, or a specific problem.
- COI & inspection preparation
- Drydock and refit oversight
- New-vessel startup & route development
- Operations and safety culture tune-ups
How TPWC helps operators
Practical, operator-focused support for busy teams who already have more to do than hours in the day.
Clarified requirements, clear checklists, and templates that keep you out of trouble—and out of paperwork jail.
From “because the CG says so” to a safety mindset your crews actually own and carry forward.
Bridge, deck, and engine practices that support reliability, guest experience, and crew professionalism.
A long-view approach: advice rooted in seamanship, ethics, and what’s best for your operation over the next decade—not just the next audit.