SMS Plans: 30,000 Island Cruise Lines

This fifty-year-old company will be one of the first certified under the new Canadian Safety Management System Regulations. Embark is developing SMS plans for both of the companies' vessels: The 542-passenger ISLAND QUEEN V and the 40-passenger ISLANDER.

Drydocking and Compliance Inspection: NORTHERN SPIRIT I

City Cruises Toronto engaged Embark to manage the 5-year drydocking of the 580 passenger NORTHERN SPIRIT I. Completed in October 2024, this project included compliance inspections, drive component testing, propeller repair, steelwork, below waterline hydroblasting, and renewal of the antifouling. 

Fleet Management: Yankee Lady Yacht Charters

As this long established Toronto company navigated an ownership change, Embark was contracted as fleet manager for the 2024 operating season. Managing all manner of marine operations, from crewing and compliance, to capex planning and safety management for one of the longest established charter yacht fleets in Toronto. 

5-Year Hull and Machinery Compliance Inspection and Re-fit: Brigantine PLAYFAIR

Brigs Youth Sail Training engaged Embark to manage the Transport Canada inspection and re-fit of the 50-year old brigantine Playfair. In addition to compliance inspections, the vessel underwent steel frame and shell plate repair, interior sandblasting and recoating, shaft testing and repair, and complete exterior prep and recoating. This seven month project completed in spring 2024 with the vessel certified for another 5-years.