Capt Ravi Swarup, HSEQ Manager, OMNI (Operations), OMNI Offshore Terminals (Operations) Pte Ltd. shares deeper insights on how to create a healthy workplace environment and ensure safer and secure shipping as well as cleaner oceans.
An expert in his field, Capt Ravi Swarup's specialised qualifications include *Internal auditor for safety management (ISM), quality management systems (ISO 9001:2015), and environmental management systems (ISO 14001:2015) *Company Security Officer and internal auditor for ship security management systems (ISPS) *Risk management *Incident investigation and analysis *BOSIET to name a few...
According to the IMO, "An organization with a 'safety culture' is one that gives appropriate priority to safety and realises that safety has to be managed like other areas of the business." It's a must to comply with international regulations to ensure safety at sea and proper quality management.
How do you keep yourself updated on the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to HSEQ?
To remain updated on regulatory requirements and industry best practices in HSEQ, I rely on comprehensive sources. This includes regularly consulting bulletins prepared by various Classification societies and circulars issued by Flag Administrations. These sources provide invaluable insights and updates essential for ensuring compliance and staying ahead in implementing best practices within the maritime industry.
Risk assessments, audits and inspections enable ship owners and ship managers to keep vessels in good condition and prevent unexpected accidents/incidents. But mere documentation is not enough.
What are the main challenges you face in implementing and maintaining HSEQ standards across a fleet of offshore vessels?
This story is from the November 2023 edition of Sailor Today.
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