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

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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.)

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

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  • Vinh V Thai & Devinder Grewal, 2006. "The Maritime Safety Management System (MSMS): A Survey of the International Shipping Community," Maritime Economics & Logistics, Palgrave Macmillan;International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME), vol. 8(3), pages 287-310, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:marecl:v:8:y:2006:i:3:p:287-310
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