A Process-Based Management System for Maritime Governance
Maritime governance encompasses the institutional framework of rules, processes, and systems involving jurisdictions at the local, regional, national, and international levels and their relationships with maritime industry and stakeholders. At the local and regional level, maritime governance is administered by relevant authorities. At the national level, governance is overseen by maritime authorities and flag administrations. On the global stage, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) administers maritime governance through its member states. In 2005, IMO adopted resolutions that provide the framework to establish the Voluntary Member State Audit Scheme. This served as the catalyst for the Coast Guard’s establishment of the Mission Management System (MMS), an ISO 9001:2015 process-based management system to ensure effective implementation of the III (Triple I) Code. The III Code provides for the assessment of member states’ implementation of international requirements. Through investments in MMS, and continual improvement, the Coast Guard has significantly enhanced its ability to effectively manage and oversee the extremely complex and large-scale implementation of IMO instruments in the United States.
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Authors:
- Boone, Lee
- Hannon, John
- Reed, Michael
- DeSilva, Julius
- Publication Date: 2019
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; Photos;
- Pagination: pp 39-42
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Serial:
- Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea, Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
- Volume: 76
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: U.S. Coast Guard
- Serial URL: http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Auditing; Compliance; Governance; International compacts; Maritime industry; Maritime law; Maritime safety; Registry; Standards
- Identifier Terms: International Maritime Organization; ISO 9001; United States Coast Guard
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Law; Marine Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01726323
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 20 2019 4:26PM