Principles of identifying non-conformities in the safety management system of shipping company while assessing its effectiveness in minimizing errors

Abstract

The article outlines a comprehensive strategy for ship safety management in companies. It emphasizes the need for targeted intervention in factors affecting the state of safety, covering technical, social and financial aspects of ship operation. The article proposes a structured approach to the influencing factors, dividing them into internal and external factors. External factors, including mandatory regulations of organizations such as the International Maritime Organization and national authorities, are highlighted as critical determinants of a company's safety management system. The article emphasizes the key role of effective management in connecting the various elements of the safety management system, including personnel, resources, infrastructure and finance. In addition, the article presents a model for assessing the effectiveness and improvement of the safety management that is consistent with the International Safety Management Code's requirements for internal safety audits. The importance of a unified management system based on coordinated control of influencing factors and compliance with external regulatory requirements is emphasized. A systematic approach to modification is proposed to integrate the new standards while minimizing personnel resistance and a model for evaluating safety management processes is proposed to provide a basis for identifying nonconformities and improving safety practices.