OCIMF published the TMSA 3 & replaced TMSA 2

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Early, January 2018 tanker operators should be aligned with the new self-assessment procedure. Tanker operators should give special attention to TMSA 3 minor & major changes. A detailed KPI’s best practice guidance through aligned & merged elements results a clear picture of TMSA 3 Objectives.

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  • Author: Panos Mouratidis

Most of TMSA elements have been revised & a detailed gap-analysis is required. Significant changes are described here below:

– New KPI’s related to HSSE Excellence should be established & assessed through a clear time-frame action plan.

– Strategic Planning should be a vital organizational management activity aiming to set priorities & to ensure that employees & other stakeholders are working toward common goals.

– Continuous Improvement & Performance Management are enriched with new KPI’s.

– Extensively Revised Element 5 for Navigational Safety, especially navigational procedures review, navigational equipment defects, navigational audits & competency assessment programs.

– Extensively Revised Element 6 & 6A for Cargo, Ballast, Tank Cleaning, Bunkering, Mooring & Anchoring Operations.

– Extensively Revised Element 10 for Environmental & Energy Management.

– A new element introduced related to Maritime Security & Cybersecurity.

– Training is required for the development of cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

– Computer-based assessments & Scenario-based simulator assessments are vital tools for crew members training.

– Updated SMS procedures should be implemented to ensure that manning levels are adequate, complaint & discipline procedures are in place.

– Management of Change Procedures should identify emerging requirements.

– Emergency Response Plan, Business Continuity Plan & Recovery Procedures should be implemented addressing events that may results serious disruption of the daily business.

– Updated procedures ensure that incidents are investigated & analyzed through a simple & user friendly reporting system.

– New KPI’s related to fleet reliability should be established & structural inspections should be aligned to detailed risk assessment, regulatory requirements & current industry recommendations.

– Engineering Audits should be conducted & included to an Annual Audit Plan.

-Updated SMS procedures should be implemented to manage maintenance of critical equipment/system, especially testing & deferment process.

– Defect reporting system & COC should be linked to a well planned maintenance system.

– A formal system to develop dry-dock specifications should be implemented.

– Updated software management procedures should be implemented to cover all shipboard & shore systems.

– Detailed procedures for contractors’ management.

– Risk assessment for routine tasks should be conducted to develop safe working procedures.

– Regulatory publications & industry guidelines should be provided as a supplement to the SMS both onboard & ashore.

 

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