Machon Marine

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About Machon Marine

Both sides of the table. Bridge, audit and fleet management.

Machon Marine is the consultancy of Christian Machon, Master Mariner and DNV-certified auditor, supported by a network of qualified specialists across Europe.

Christian Machon in dry dock beneath a vessel's propeller and nozzle
Christian Machon, in dry dock

Founder

Christian Machon

Master Mariner · Independent auditor

Christian is a Master Mariner Unlimited and DNV-certified ISM, ISPS and MLC auditor. He has sailed as senior officer and Senior DP Operator with Maersk Supply Service and Svitzer. Ashore, he brings hands-on technical fleet management experience, and extensive business consulting experience built on a background in finance.

He has worked on both sides of the table: on the bridge and in fleet management. He knows what an auditor looks for, what a superintendent has on their plate, and what it takes to close findings on board.

  • Master Mariner UnlimitedFull command qualification, no tonnage limits
  • DNV-certified auditorISM, ISPS and MLC
  • IMCA SDPOSenior Dynamic Positioning Operator
  • Business consultingExtensive experience, grounded in finance

Experience from:

  • DOF
  • Svitzer
  • Maersk Supply Service
  • Carnival UK
  • Seabourn

Machon Marine

One experienced person, with a network behind him

Machon Marine gives shipping and offshore companies senior audit and technical expertise when their own team is stretched: for peaks in workload, rotation gaps and project periods.

You work with one experienced person who works to a clear scope, fits in with your own systems and templates, and hands the work back to your team when it's done. When more hands are needed, Christian mobilises vetted specialists from the network, with one point of contact and one contract.

Specialists on demand

Coverage

  • Based in Denmark (CET)
  • Vessels and offices across Europe
  • Further afield on request
  • Remote: document reviews, SMS work and video interviews

How we work

How we work

  • 01

    Independent

    Audits by a certified auditor outside your organisation.

  • 02

    Scope first

    Scope and price agreed before work starts.

  • 03

    Your format

    Work delivered in your own templates and systems.

  • 04

    Transparent

    Travel at cost, no mark-up.

  • 05

    Flexible

    On board, in the office or remote.

Work with Machon Marine

Send a line about the vessel, the task and the timing, and you'll get a scope and price back.