The Maritime Safety Management System (MSMS): A Survey of the International Shipping Community

Vinh V Thai () and Devinder Grewal ()
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Vinh V Thai: Department of Maritime and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College, P.O. Box 986, Launceston TAS 7250 Australia.
Devinder Grewal: Department of Maritime and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College, P.O. Box 986, Launceston TAS 7250 Australia.

Maritime Economics & Logistics, 2006, vol. 8, issue 3, 287-310

Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a research project on the Maritime Safety Management System (MSMS) conducted at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in 2004. The main objectives of this study are to identify key shore-based and near shore activities associated with maritime operations that are currently not covered by the ISM Code and players involved in these activities; to explore and analyse important relationships among them which can affect the management of safety; and to investigate the key safety issues within these relationships and the risks related to these safety issues. Based on this identification and analysis, the basic elements of a good maritime safety plan are identified. This study applies a two-stage methodological approach, in which a focus group discussion is utilized first to explore the initial ideas from maritime experts, followed by a mail survey to reflect the perceptions of the international shipping community. The findings of this study provide essential insights to the formulation of such a global Maritime Safety Management System for the sake of ‘safer ships and cleaner oceans’. Maritime Economics & Logistics (2006) 8, 287–310. doi:10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100161

Date: 2006
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