SHORESIDE GOVERNANCE, MARITIME CYBER & AI RISK SHIELD
Institutional Protection for AI-Enabled
Maritime Fleets.
Turnkey ISM/USCG Regulatory Auditing, IMO 2021 Cybersecurity & AI Controls, and Safer Seas
Act (SASH) & Designated Person Ashore (DPA) Retainers at a Fraction of Full-Time Overhead.
AI-Assisted
ISM/ISPS Auditing & Designated Person Ashore
Pillar 01 Deep Dive•Vessel & Shoreside Quality Management
ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, USCG QMS & Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
We engineer, audit, and maintain Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Quality Management
Systems (QMS) that withstand rigorous U.S. Coast Guard, Flag State, and Class Society
inspections, while providing an independent Designated Person Ashore (DPA) with direct
board-level reporting authority.
Internal & External
Audit Readiness
Comprehensive pre-inspection vessel walks, document
control verification, and statutory certificate tracking.
Independent DPA
Escalation
Neutral shoreside safety mediator resolving Captain
vs. Mate operational conflicts before USCG detention.
Deliverables Included
in Base Retainer
Annual ISM/ISPS Internal Audits & named DPA coverage
USCG Quality Management System (QMS) manual modernization
Root-cause analysis and corrective action verification for port state
inspections
Quarterly executive compliance scorecards for board and underwriters
Pillar 02 Deep Dive•IMO MSC.428(98) & AI Automation
Maritime Cybersecurity & AI Workflow Controls
Modern vessels rely on interconnected bridge, propulsion (OT), and crew welfare (IT)
networks. Led by former CISO and multi-year IBM Champion expertise, we embed defense-grade
cyber hygiene directly into your Safety Management System (SMS) and deploy secure AI
automation to eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
IT/OT Vessel Network
Segmentation
Hardening satellite communications (Starlink/VSAT),
ECDIS, and engine room telemetry against ransomware.
AI-Driven Compliance
Automation
Automated log parsing, regulatory cross-walking, and
instant audit evidence retrieval.
Deliverables Included in
Base Retainer
IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) Cyber Risk Management annex for SMS
Confidential
Victim Advocacy & Crisis Media Shield
SASH Compliance,
LMS Training & Surge Containment
Pillar 03 Deep Dive•Decoupled Conflict-Free Dual Architecture
SASH Compliance & Safer Seas Act Advocacy
Ever since high-profile sexual assault scandals rocked major global shipping lines,
companies have been forced to hire $150k/yr full-time SASH advocates. Aegis provides a
legally separated, conflict-free SASH advocacy and LMS training program for $80k/yr on
retainer, backed by a pre-negotiated $350/hr crisis investigation and PR surge team in
partnership with Social Renaissance House.
Encrypted QR Cabin Intake
24/7 confidential reporting channel bypassing onboard
chain-of-command conflicts of interest.
SASH Advocacy &
Media Shield
Turnkey annual crew LMS training and crisis PR
readiness with Social Renaissance House (Philadelphia).
Deliverables Included
in Base Retainer
Independent SASH Victim Advocate separated from corporate DPA
Safer Seas Act (46 U.S.C. 10104) mandatory SASH policy & crew training
LMS
Encrypted QR-code cabin posters for confidential shoreside reporting
Legacy maritime consultants leave your digital systems exposed, while generic IT vendors fail Coast
Guard inspections. Here is why executive fleet operators choose Aegis as their shoreside shield.
01Legal
Separation
Why Our Conflict-Free Dual Architecture Protects Your Fleet
Combining corporate DPA risk management and confidential SASH victim advocacy into a single
internal employee creates a legal conflict of interest under Coast Guard scrutiny. Aegis
separates shoreside safety authority from confidential victim advocacy to keep your fleet
100% compliant with both the ISM Code and the Safer Seas Act.
Proof Point: Eliminates dual-role liability during USCG & CGIS investigations.
02Capital
Efficiency
Why Fractional Retainers Beat Full-Time Headcount by 47%
Hiring a full-time SASH advocate or compliance officer costs $120,000 to $150,000+ per year
before benefits and turnover risk. Our $80,000 annual retainer delivers 400 hours of
dedicated multi-specialist coverage, training administration, and audit readiness.
Proof Point: $80k fixed annual base vs. $187.5k fully burdened internal hire.
03Deckplate to
Cloud
Why Unified Maritime + Cyber + AI Governance Matters
Physical vessel safety and OT/IT cybersecurity are no longer separate domains. We unify USCG
QMS compliance with enterprise-grade cybersecurity and AI automation so your Safety
Management System (SMS) covers both deckplate operations and digital threats.
Proof Point: Single vendor accountability for ISM, ISPS, and IMO 2021 Cyber.
When an onboard incident or regulatory inquiry occurs, unvetted legal and PR firms bill
unpredictable emergency rates. Our transparent $350/hr crisis surge protocol activates
immediate investigation, mediation, and media containment only when you need it.
Proof Point: Pre-contracted $350/hr surge rate vs. $950+/hr emergency law firm billing.
05Shoreside
Circuit Breaker
Why Direct Executive & Crew Neutrality Prevents Escalation
A Third Mate cannot safely report a Captain's misconduct to the Captain. Aegis acts as an
independent shoreside circuit breaker with direct board-level reporting authority, resolving
disputes internally before they become Coast Guard detentions or media scandals.
We replace static paper manuals with automated LMS crew training, encrypted anonymous
reporting portals, and real-time audit logs that satisfy USCG inspectors on demand.
Proof Point: Instant digital verification of crew SASH training & ISM drills.
Model your exact annual savings by comparing full-time in-house compliance salaries (plus 25%
benefits overhead) against the Aegis $80,000/yr baseline retainer (400 hours at $200/hr) and
on-demand $350/hr crisis surge protocol.
6 Vessels
1 Vessel10 Vessels25 Vessels
$140,000 / yr
$100k Base$150k Industry Avg$200k Executive
*Automatically factors a standard 25% payroll, healthcare, and benefits burden ($175,000 total per full-time
hire). Fleets over 12 vessels typically require 2+ internal FTEs.
Aegis Maritime Advisory unites enterprise CISO cybersecurity, USCG Quality Management Systems (QMS),
and frontline Designated Person Ashore (DPA) & Safer Seas Act advocacy.
JJ
Jason Juliano, MBA
Co-Founder & Principal,
Maritime QMS, AI Governance & Cybersecurity
25+ year technology executive, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) & Chief Information
Security Officer (CISO), and multi-year IBM Champion in Data, AI, and Automation. Jason
brings extensive experience consulting on Quality Management Systems (QMS) and U.S. Coast
Guard regulatory compliance for maritime training and operational institutions, alongside
enterprise AI governance and cybersecurity architecture.
Education: MBA, SUNY Empire State University | Strategic
Management Certificate, The Wharton School (UPenn)
Maritime operations, regulatory auditing, and shoreside compliance strategist overseeing
Designated Person Ashore (DPA) operations and Safer Seas Act (SASH) advocacy programs.
Joseph leads crew training deployment, third-party grievance mediation, and crisis response
protocols in partnership with specialized media advocacy leaders in Philadelphia (Social
Renaissance House).
Operational Mandate: Conflict-free shoreside escalation between
vessel officers, crew, and executive ownership
Focus Areas: Designated Person Ashore (DPA), Safer Seas Act
(SASH) Advocacy, ISM Audits & Crisis PR Containment
Request a Fleet Retainer Proposal or Readiness Audit
Whether you operate tug and barge fleets, offshore supply vessels, commercial cargo ships, or
maritime training vessels, our principals will structure a fixed-fee compliance and cyber
retainer tailored to your registry and crew size.
1
Baseline SMS & Gap Review
We evaluate your current DPA structure, Safer Seas Act
policies, and IMO 2021 cyber readiness.
2
Fixed-Fee Retainer Architecture
Receive a clear 2-page service agreement locking in
your 400 baseline hours and $350/hr crisis surge protection.
3
30-Day Fleet Onboarding
Deploy vessel QR reporting placards, crew SASH LMS
modules, and automated QMS audit logs.
Fleet Assessment Dispatched to
jason.juliano@digitalbridgeadvisors.com
