AACE – Independent Experts in Maritime Safety, Assurance & Compliance
AACE is a fully independent consultancy delivering safety, assurance, compliance, and technical support across the Defence and wider maritime sector. With extensive experience in highly regulated, safety-critical environments, we provide pragmatic, expert-led solutions to complex challenges.
Maritime Capability
AACE’s Maritime Team specialises in:
Safety & Environmental Assurance – Ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations for naval, commercial, and autonomous platforms.
Legislation & Certification Support – Advising on classification, flag state, and regulatory requirements.
Technical Documentation & Publications – Development of AESPs, Air Publications, and Books of Reference for the Royal Navy and Defence industry.
Maritime Autonomy – Supporting safety cases, certification, and operational assurance for autonomous and uncrewed systems.
Broader Defence Expertise:
Beyond the maritime sector, AACE provides mission-critical support across land, sea, and air domains, including:
✅ Aviation Safety & Certification – Supporting military and civil aviation programs.
✅ Land Systems Assurance – Delivering safety, compliance, and technical documentation solutions.
✅ Programme & Project Support – Offering flexible, embedded teams to enhance customer capability.
As an agile, customer-focused consultancy, we integrate seamlessly with customer teams or operate autonomously to deliver bespoke, scalable solutions.