THEMES: KICK-OFF MEETING BRUSSELS, 27 JUNE 2000

1. THEMES: KICK-OFF MEETINGBRUSSELS, 27 JUNE 2000 WORK PACKAGE 1: EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY IN WATERBOURNE TRANSPORT by Jim H PeacheyDirector, BOMEL LtdWork package coordinator

2. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK THEMES OBJECTIVE • Improve safety & environmental protection • through support to & development of a pro-active safety culture • by initiating and managing a programme of work • aimed at establishing a common knowledge base, and • a comprehensive framework of safety assessment / management • for European waterborne transport

3. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WP1: SCOPE & OBJECTIVES • Title: “European Framework for the development of safety assessment (…… & safety management) in waterborne transport” • Objective: To contribute to the diffusion of a pro-active safety culture in the maritime community, by:- • promoting a common understanding, and providing interfaces between information / knowledge & the spectrum of European safety initiatives • engaging stakeholders to encourage & facilitate cultural change • improving the effectiveness / use of risk management philosophies • ie RISK COMMUNICATION

4. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WP1: TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Workpackage 1: European Framework for safety assessment BV (Workpackage Leader / responsible Contractor) • Task 1.0: Workpackage management and reporting BOMEL Ltd (Task Leader / Workpackage Coordinator) • Task 1.1: Enhanced framework of support for improved safety Bureau Veritas (Task Leader) • Task 1.2: Engaging stakeholders to start building cultural change METTLE (Task Leader)

5. Bureau Veritas, Franceship class society BOMEL Ltd, UKmarine safety consultants METTLE, Italymaritime design consultants DNV, Norwayship class society FRESTI, Portugalmaritime education/training GL, Germany ship class society MSR, Netherlandsship operation simulations BMT, UKship research organisation VTT, Finland manufacturing tech. research CAT, France shipbuilding WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WP1: MEMBERSHIP

6. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK TASK 1.1: ENHANCING THE FRAMEWORK OF SUPPORT • Start with CA-FSEA: Review, anticipate enhancements via WP1 • Extend / verify stakeholder list* • Map current safety initiatives, with stakeholder perspective* • Define stakeholder knowledge needs, map onto availability** • Develop enhanced framework for safety assessment / management, based on needs, information and knowledge • *input from WP3 to WP6; **input from WP2

7. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK TASK 1.2: ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN THE FRAMEWORK • Promote stakeholder awareness of relevant knowledge/information • Involve stakeholders; seek ways to enhance/extend safety initiatives • Reflect emerging recognition of risk management philosophies • Stakeholder workshops to discuss / learn the framework • Aim is shared understanding/ownership as basis for cultural change

8. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK TASK 1.0: WP I REPORTS • D1.1 Outline framework from CA-FSEA & 1st workshop • D1.2 Preliminary map of initiatives, stakeholders, needs, information • D1.3 Enhanced framework; plus how to promote stakeholder awareness and involvement • D1.4 Final framework for maritime safety / environmental assessment and management, for dissemination and reference

9. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WORKPACKAGE INTERFACES • Direct interface with WP II: user-centred input to design of European Information System • Receives inputs from: WP III - data (CHIRP, voyage data records, accident data) • WP IV - human aspects • WP V - safety / environmental assessment methods • WP VI - safety management methods

10. WP I - Safety Assessment/Management Framework WP II - European Information and Knowledge System WP V Assessment WP IV Human F. WP III Data WP VI SMS WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WORKPACKAGE INTERFACES

11. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WORKPLAN • Workpackage I - produces 3 interim and 1 final report • Workpackage I - 3 Task Leader meetings; plus 9 Network meetings • Members and Task Leaders progress work between meetings • Work for each interim report: starts with a Task Leader meeting, concludes during a Network meeting • Work for final report collated during a Network meeting

12. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK WORKPLAN • D1.1 Outline framework from CA-FSEA & 1st workshop kick-off after Network meeting No. 1 conclude at Network workshop No. 2 in month 6 • D1.2 Preliminary map of initiatives, stakeholders, etc kick-off in month 7 after Network meeting No.2 interim progress at Network workshop No. 3 - month 9 conclude at Network workshop No. 5 - month 16 • D1.3 Enhanced framework & stakeholder awareness kick-off in month 14 after Network meeting No.4 interim progress at Network workshop No. 5 - month 16 conclude at Network workshop No. 7 - month 24

13. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK KEYS TO SUCCESS • Clear understanding of workpackage objectives and scope • Good planning and effective management by Task Leaders • Timely fulfilment of actions and obligations agreed at meetings • Close liaison with other Workpackage groups and their work • Insight regarding stakeholder perspectives / information needs • Commitment to the overall Thematic Network aims

14. WORKPACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK CONCLUDING REMARKS • Objective: To create a European framework for the development of safety assessment in waterborne transport, by: • - promoting a pro-active safety culture & common understanding • - providing information & knowledge for safety initiatives • - identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders • - encouraging the effective use of risk management