Εξελίξεις στην πιστοποίηση TMSA
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TMSA ; ΠετρελαιοφόραAbstract
The objective of this thesis outlines an attempt to present and highlight the usefulness and effectiveness of the third edition of the Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) program as implemented by shipping companies owning oil tankers.
In the following pages, a brief description of the agency responsible for establishing the TMSA certification is given, and this is the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF). OCIMF is made up of a huge group of oil companies, who, before the TMSA was established, have been unsure of the effective application of the shipping industry’s rules. It also analyzes the motives behind the creation of this rating, which are related to historical, commercial and legal factors.
The main part of this diploma thesis, is based on the presentation and analysis of the key items that make up the way in which TMSA certification provides solutions to shipping companies. These are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Recommended Best Practices for each indicator, which are the oldest effective practices of large shipping companies.
The thirteen factors that make up the TMSA are analyzed together with the solutions proposed by OCIMF. These factors include all parts of a shipping company - from the systems it applies to the office staff and the crew.
Finally, the conclusions include the results from the previous analysis as well as the comparison and the advantages of the last version of TMSA compared to the previous ones.