Set a new standard for operational excellence

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On this site, you’ll find clear guidelines and standards for operational excellence, along with all the support you need for sustainable improvement.

The final draft standard is now ready for you to download and review prior to the DryBMS team seeking industry unification and engaging corporate governance support.

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GUIDELINES & standards

Standards shaped by the world we share

We’ve brought together leading ship managers and maritime risk management experts, to create the standard. It focuses on addressing serious risks in Performance, People, Plant and Process.

We want to raise safety standards across the whole industry, providing a benchmark for maritime excellence – and we want you to be part of the change.

PERFORMANCE, people, plant, process

Guidance notes

The DryBMS is a set of resources for ship managers to use to self- assess and improve (or maintain) their performance. It contains guidance on how to conduct self-assessments and specific subject areas in which each focus on an area of ship management.

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PERFORMANCE

1. Commitment to HSSE

The company promotes a strong, proactive HSSE culture in senior management and at all levels throughout the company.

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PERFORMANCE

2. Vessel visits & communications

The company ensures managers, through their actions and behaviours, create an environment in which the vessel’s crews and other employees are informed, involved and enabled to carry out their roles.

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PERFORMANCE

3. SMS governing documents

The company documents, maintains and follows policies, practices and procedures for the safety of their employees and the safe, compliant and reliable operation of their ships.

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PERFORMANCE

4. HSSE objectives & KPIs

The company documents, maintains and follows policies, practices and procedures for the safety of their employees and the safe, compliant and reliable operation of their ships.

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people

13. Crew welfare

The company has a programme to ensure the wellbeing of vessel personnel.

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