1
MARTIME
- Flag State Audit
-Port State Control (PSC)
- ISM Code Audit
- ISPS Code Audit
- MLC Compliance Audit
- Environmental Compliance Audit
- Classification Society Surveys
2
HEALTH CARE
- CMS, HHS, HIPAA, The Joint Commission
- EMA, GDPR, National Health Agencies.
- CQC (Care Quality Commission), MHRA, NHS
- WHO, ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), JCI ( Hospitals)
3
INTERNAL COMPLIANCE AUDITS
- Code of conduct
- Internal controls
- Fraud risk
- Anti-bribery and corruption (ABC)
- Data privacy (e.g., GDPR compliance)
4
SUPPLIER AND VENDOR COMPLIANCE AUDITS
- ESG audits (Environmental, Social, Governance)
- Ethical sourcing
- Anti-slavery audits
- Conflict minerals compliance
5
SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDITS
- SA8000 audits
- SMETA audits (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
- BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)
6
Pipeline Safety and Integrity Audits
- Leak detection systems
- Cathodic protection
- Pipeline inspection records
- Emergency shutdown procedures
- Right-of-way inspections
7
Permitting Audits
- Exploration and Production Licensing Compliance
- Lease and Concession Agreement Compliance
- Local Content Compliance Audits
- Import/Export and Trade Permit Audits
- Flare and Emission Permit Compliance
8
Process Safety Management (PSM) Audits
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119
- API RP 754
- CCPS Guidelines
- Risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID)
- Operating procedures
- Mechanical integrity
- Training and competency
- Incident investigation
9
Human Rights and Labour Compliance Audits
- ILO Conventions
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- National labour laws
- Fair wages and working hours
- Freedom of association
- Anti-discrimination policies
- Local employment requirements
10
Regulatory Reporting and Documentation Audits
- Compliance with reporting timelines
-Completeness and accuracy of documentation
- Retention of records
- Audit trail maintenance
11
Security and Cybersecurity Compliance Audits
- SPS Code Compliance (for marine terminals)
- Cybersecurity Risk Audits (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443)
- Access Control and Surveillance Systems Review

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