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A ship is always safe at shore, but that is not what it is built for—Albert Einstein
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The technical department’s role in developing procedures is to provide process expertise, whereas the overall SMS is generally managed by the Compliance Department.
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A classification society is a non-governmental organisation that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. The society will also validate that construction is according to these standards and carry out regular surveys in service to ensure compliance with the standards. See http://www.iacs.org.uk.
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A charterer employs the ship to carry the cargo.
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Oil majors are a group of multinational oil companies given this title due to their size, age or market position.
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Oil Major Vetting is the process through which oil majors vet and approve ships which are nominated to lift their cargoes.
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Port State Control is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment complies with the requirements of international conventions and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules.
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As defined in the ISM Code.
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The contract between the charterer and the shipowner by which the ship is hired for the conveyance of goods on a specified voyage or for a defined period.
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As outlined by IMO Resolution A.1047(27).
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ISM Code Section 10.3.
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IMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
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Furnival, D., Crispe, J. (2017). Technical Operations Management. In: Visvikis, I., Panayides, P. (eds) Shipping Operations Management. WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs, vol 4. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62365-8_5
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