Services
Fractional maritime leadership, focused projects, and training support for passenger-vessel fleets.
Fractional Director of Marine Operations
For operators who need a Director-level partner, but not a full-time headcount.
- Regular remote check-ins with ownership and management
- Policy, SOP, and Safety Management System development
- Drill calendars and crew training pathways
- Performance, documentation, and inspection readiness reviews
Core compliance & documentation
Build or untangle the paperwork backbone that keeps your fleet operating with confidence.
- COI preparation and pre-inspection walkthroughs
- Checklists, logs, and forms tailored to your vessels
- Casualty & incident reporting workflows
- Drill tracking and training documentation systems
Drydock & shipyard support
Planning and oversight for bottom work, repairs, refits, and upgrades—focused on long-term operability.
- Scope review, yard selection, and bid comparison support
- Owner’s representative during yard period
- Post-yard trials and documentation
New service & route startup
From idea to underway: route design, operational profiles, and safe manning for new services.
- Feasibility and risk considerations for proposed routes
- Operational procedures and watchstanding guidance
- Opening day readiness review
Workforce & leadership development
Growing the next generation of captains and deck officers while retaining the crews you already trust.
- Captain pipeline and mate development strategies
- Mentoring for new wheelhouse staff
- Bridge resource management and communication practices
Red Cross certification & onboard training
Coordinated First Aid/CPR/AED training that aligns with your vessel operations and safety program.
- Red Cross certification planning for crew
- Integration with drills and emergency procedures
- Guest-facing incident response considerations
Detailed service pages
Explore specific ways TPWC can support your fleet. Each page includes example scopes and typical engagement models.
- USCG compliance audits & inspections
- COI preparation & inspection readiness
- Dry dock & yard period support
- Captain recruitment & pipeline
- Crew & officer training programs
- Vessel records, logs & documentation
- Safety programs & culture
- Monthly fractional DMO retainers
- Charter operations & new routes
- Red Cross certification & medical readiness
Who TPWC works with
Operators large enough to feel the growing pains—but small enough that the senior team still wears multiple hats.
- Harbor tour and dining cruise operators
- Local and regional ferry services
- Expedition and small-ship operators
- Private charter and events vessels
If you run passenger vessels and want more structure, fewer surprises, and a healthier safety culture, TPWC is designed for you.