Company profile
ECM Europe s.r.l. was established to provide a wide range of consultancy services to the maritime industry in Europe.
We have represented ECM Maritime Services, LLC since 2005 and have successfully assisted its clients all over Europe.
ECM (Environmental Crisis Management) was the first company to provide dedicated services to the shipping community in the fields of contingency planning, emergency response, and compliance with the requirements of OPA 90 in the United States.
in addition, ECM Europe is the industry firm in the development and improvement of management systems, such as:
- Voluntary EMS / USCG Compliance Program
- Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2004)
- Integration of Ship Management Systems (ISM-14001-9001)
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Preparedness (Training & In-Office Exercise)
- Safety Management System (ISM Code)
- Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008)
- Tanker Management Self Assessment (TMSA)
- Security Management System (ISPS Code)
- Social Accountability (SA 8000)
- Administrative Responsibility (d.lgs 231) in Co-operation with Plenum

Latest news
Training & Exercise Requirements under OPA 1990 (Tank Vessels)
This October ECM SMT/TTX will conduct several OPA’90 Exercise all over Europe for its clients. An in-depth analysis of training and exercise requirements under OPA’90 for Tank vessels would be an useful tool for reviewing thier compliance with OPA’90 requirements. Read more »
Ignorance of US rules is no defence
“Ignorance of US rules is no defence”; Fairplay 01 July 2010, p.22
Fairplay covers ECM’s Joint seminar at Genoa with PL Ferrari and the standard Club highlithing U.S. prosecution of Marpol violation. Read more »
ECM Regulatory Reference Guide (RRG): new revision available
ECM Regulatory Reference Guide (RRG), First Edition, Revision 5, now available for ECM Clients
Handbook for Environmental Regulatory Compliance, 1st Edition, fourth revision updates rules, regulations and procedures in light of the recent revised regulations introduced or better operational interpretation provided. It is an incomparable reference source for all ship-owners and managers and vessels as well trading in US, Canada, Argentina, Panama and Japan.
ECM and PL Ferrari hold joint seminar on US Marpol / APPS enforcement
Herewith below the article published by the Italian Weekly Magazine Ship2Shore about our seminar “Maritime Environmental Compliance & the US Perspective” organized with P&I Brokers PL Ferrari.
Oil Rig Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Affecting Southeastern Louisiana: Last update
Oil Rig Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Affecting Southeast Louisiana
On April 20, 2010, the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and burned approximately 41 miles off the southeast coast of Louisiana. The Deepwater Horizon subsequently sank on April 22, 2010, causing an oil spill. BP initially reported the amount of released oil from the well was approximately 5,000 US barrels per day (794,920 liters).







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