The Maritime Security Management System: Perceptions 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, Tasmania 7250, Australia.
Devinder Grewal: Department of Maritime and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College, P.O. Box 986, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia.

Maritime Economics & Logistics, 2007, vol. 9, issue 2, 119-137

Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a research project on the Maritime Security Management System (MSMS) conducted at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in 2005–2006. 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 International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and players involved in these activities; to explore and analyse important relationships among them, which can affect the management of security; to investigate the key criteria of a good/effective security management system; to explore the perceived effectiveness of some major aspects of security activities in a MSMS; and to identify the perceived importance of essential elements in a MSMS. Based on this identification and analysis, essential inputs that should be included in the curriculum of maritime universities and training institutions are proposed. This study applies a two-stage methodological approach, in which a focus group discussion is utilised 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 MSMS for the sake of safer and more efficient maritime transport. Maritime Economics & Logistics (2007) 9, 119–137. doi:10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100175

Date: 2007
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