Operations Keeping ahead of the game

• Accident reporting
• Maintenance of the ship &
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equipment
Safe operation of the ship Procedures ISM, ISPS
Industry guides
& protection of the
environment
• Ship / crew familiarisation

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• Education & training exist in all of these areas. Our recommendations for what to look at
• Effective communication are indicated.
• Leadership
• LInes of communication
• Management of fatigue
• Manning levels
Service / Product

• Company culture
• Effective communication
Quality Management, • Personal commitment
Voluntary codes, Charterer’s
standards, Corporate Social
Responsibility

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