The Ship Vetting Information System or SVIS© is designed to be a decision support tool and a barrier control mechanism.

Clients can easily search the system and instantly assess the acceptability of any vessel they are considering for a task.

• Search by name, Lloyd's number or other details
• Search by ex-names, parts of names or "sounds like"
• See instant star rating to assess risk
• Read vessel details and risk factors affecting star rating
• Option to add information about proposed trade and recalculate rating
• See any previous searches on vessel (user confidentiality protected)
• Some 70,000 vessels - dry bulk, petroleum, gas and liner, and US Tank Barges
• Behind the simple interface, complex analysis of about 50 separate risk factors, covering all aspects of vessel quality, structural integrity, crew and management
• Systematic analysis ensures consistent results
• Expert staff ensure reliability of data and ratings
• Housed on Web IIS5 server, running on SQL 2000 Database, but easily accessible to any user with internet access.