Integration model of management systems in sea transport

Abstract

Dynamically implemented mandatory management systems resulting from legal requirements in maritime transport since 2006 [1‐3], very often (especially in the first years of implementing the requirements) functioned independently by the optional procedural approach ‐ ISO [4‐5]. It is now common practice to integrate requirements in both ‐ the mandatory and voluntary areas. Legal requirements and recommendations do not define and recommend a specific form of extending existing management systems. The publication describes the relationship between the requirements for the management systems currently applicable in maritime transport resulting from legal requirements (Safety Management System ‐ SMS) and voluntary implementations (Quality Management and Environmental Management System). The common areas identified for the analysis of system requirements (for obligatory and optional systems) will facilitate the integration and broadening of the management culture in maritime transport organizations.