Key Areas of Assessment

• Bridge Resource Management

• Distraction Management

• Route & Track Management

• Bridge Equipment Management

• Pilot Integration

• UKC Management

• ENC & Publication Management

• Collision Avoidance and Traffic Management

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Methodology

• Analysis of VDR data and documentation provided by the ship for a critical leg of the voyage

• Identify company SMS procedures

• Identify standard navigation procedure for the event

• Go through the VDR data multiple times to ensure all inputs are assessed

• Identify discrepancies between navigation policy and navigation procedures and practice

• Explanation of the event in detail with screen shots and pointers

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Deliverables

• Audit Report with findings and recommendations with reference to regulatory requirement

• Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for any non-conformities.

• Risk rating of findings (minor, major, critical).

• Details of good practices undertaken

• Identify Training Needs

• Comparative analysis with industry standards

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Benefits

• Choice of when and where the audit takes place is as per operator

• Data can be rerun and replayed for an extensive review

• Standard cost, no variables for travel and ship program

• No travel logistics and agent requirement

• Minimum distraction to ship staff

• Actual bridge navigation operations to be assessed for practice and procedures

• Enhances good navigation practices