The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has
published a guide for ship operators containing
best-practice that requires tanker owners and operators to
self evaluate their approach to the ISM Code and to
demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and environmental
excellence.
The self-assessment (Gap Analysis) covers the following 12
Elements.
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Management Leadership and Accountability
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Recruitment & management of shore based personnel
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Recruitment and management of ships personnel
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Reliability and maintenance standards
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Navigational safety
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Cargo & ballast and mooring operation
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Management of change
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Accident investigation and analysis
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Safety Management
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Environmental Management
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Emergency procedures and contingency planning
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Measurement analysis and improvement
STET Maritime has experience of implementing management
systems for large and small shipping companies and
recognises that many of the smaller ship operators will
require assistance in progressing the TMSA.
STET Maritime can provide a service to assist in the
assessment process as well as to develop phased improvement
plans that address safety and environmental performance to
achieve higher standards of ship management and continuous
improvement against best practice.
STET Maritime can also conduct Navigational Safety Audit of
vessel as per requirement of TMSA Element 5 and analyze for
Company on actions required to be taken to improve
procedures.
