Guidelines & standards

Standards shaped by the world we share

The DryBMS has been created with input from dry bulk ship managers and industry experts.

At its most basic it requires companies to meet existing legal requirements (Basic Level). The next three levels (Intermediate Level, Advanced Level and Excellence Level) allow companies to use best practice to raise their standards.

The DryBMS sets out 30 areas of management practice within four sections: Performance, People, Plant and Processes. Companies that improve in these four sections will deliver more safe, compliant and reliable operations, gaining a sustainable advantage over their competitors.

Benefits:

  • The programme increases dry bulk safety standards to the highest levels. It incorporates current international legislation, recognised guidelines and best practice from across the industry – not just in dry bulk shipping.
  • Shipowners and managers can easily demonstrate their operational excellence to stand out from the crowd and increase their attractiveness to charterers.
  • Ship operators can easily identify and plan the most effective management upgrades required across their company – saving time and money.
  • Charterers can show their commitment to operational safety by choosing from shipping service providers who adhere to the DryBMS.

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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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14. Maintenance

The company has a programme to inspect and maintain plant and assets to prevent injury to people, damage to the environment and achieve effective performance.

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16. Critical equipment

The company maintains an inspection programme to determine the condition of critical equipment & systems to verify and document they are fit for service.

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17. Engine room operations & bunkering

The company operates engineroom and plant facilities effectively to prevent injury to people and damage to the environment.

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15. Dry dock and surveys

The company has a programme to manage dry docks, repair periods and maintaining class status.

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18. Inspection planning, review and close out

The company ensures that shore-based personnel carry out inspections to monitor the condition of the vessel and it’s equipment.

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