Integrated Management Systems (IMS), Implementation and Audits for the Operational Safety of Ships: a Critical Analysis
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Clasificación JEL, L9, L91, M4, M42, M420Abstract
The purpose of this article is to critically analyze the relevance of implementing and auditing Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in maritime transportation, especially concerning the operational safety of ships. The proliferation of standards within the framework of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) since the 1990s led to the integration of these standards, particularly those related to quality, environment, and occupational safety, in order to implement integrated management systems. As a result, the first IMS guidelines emerged, which quickly expanded into the maritime transportation industry. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach. Through this inquiry, problematic questions arose, which were addressed in the discussion section of the results. Critical analysis was essential, as the authors of the study expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation regarding IMS for ship operations. The main conclusion is that the advocated position is against the implementation and audits of an IMS in merchant ship operations. This stance is based on the additional workload involved in handling documents for ship officers, without finding added value that justifies the adoption of such a system.
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