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An Overview of Main areas of work by the The Vetting Committee

An Overview of Main areas of work by the The Vetting Committee. NAP Meeting 22 nd October 2007. Capt John N. Hill Heidmar, Inc . VETTING COMMITTEE BASICS. 17 members currently From companies based in 10 countries 3 billets to fill, but 10 applications already in

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An Overview of Main areas of work by the The Vetting Committee

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  1. An Overview of Main areas of work by the The Vetting Committee NAP Meeting 22nd October 2007 Capt John N. Hill Heidmar, Inc.

  2. VETTING COMMITTEE BASICS • 17 members currently • From companies based in 10 countries • 3 billets to fill, but 10 applications already in • If you want to join, send your resume to Capt Howard Snaith, Intertanko, London or see Joe Angelo or myself • We meet twice a year

  3. Vetting Committee Report The following presentation provides an overview of the issues, goals & objectives of the main issues within the Vetting Committee the working groups involved and outlines new work programme items and the working groups involved: • Tanker Officer Training Standard WG (TOTS) • Terminal Vetting Database WG • Vetting Clause WG • TMSA Working Group • Detention Statistics & Age WG • SIRE Inspector WG • Officer Matrix WG • Vetting Publication WG

  4. Terminal Vetting Database WG • Issue:- • Enhance Safety Ship/Shore Interface • Aim:- • Check before • Report afterwards • Objectives:- • Continual improvement • Terminal Interaction Reports available on members website

  5. Terminal Vetting Database • The Terminal Vetting Database upgraded & is now hosted by www.Q88.com in partnership with INTERTANKO (as approved by Council) • Access restricted to members & associate members • 1 page report form • Simple • User Friendly • Terminal Feedback

  6. Low Score reports of 1 or 2, INTERTANKO sends an automated email to the terminal requesting Terminal Comments

  7. Vetting Clause WG • Issue:- Unreasonable and arbitrary clauses • Aim:- Clauses and commentary to assist Members v Charterers • Objectives:- • Collect clauses • point out the pitfalls • Develop model clauses

  8. Vetting Clause WG Now available: (With Thanks to the Documentary Committee)

  9. TMSA WG • Issue:- TMSA is a requirement members have to deal with. • Aim:- Give I/O members support and assistance • Objectives:- • Info on, individual OM requirements • Work with OCIMF on TMSA 2 revision • Provide Benchmarking facilities as per TMSA

  10. Benchmarking Initiatives • TMSA Benchmarking http://www.intertanko.com/templates/Page.aspx?id=19685

  11. Benchmarking Initiatives • LTiF Benchmarking - Expected Winter 2007. • Officer Retention Benchmarking - Under review and & construction by the TMSA working group

  12. Detention Statistics & Age Issues WG • Issue:- Access to PSC information Age related issues • Aim:- Get info and pass to members and use for I/O initiatives. Overcome age discrimination • Objectives:- • Collate, present, warn, advise the I/O membership • Use in transparency & quality debates with OM, PSC, IMO, etc.

  13. Sire Inspector WG • Issue:- Getting access to a SIRE inspector has become a problem. • Aim:- Maximise utilisation of inspectors to reduce delay and expense • Objectives:- • Establish inspector locations and who they work for.

  14. Officer Matrix WG • Issue:- “Time in Rank” criteria which industry cannot comply with. • Aim:- Co-ordinate a response to deal with compliance issues. • Objectives:- • Collect Industry information • Develop alternatives • Represent the industry on the issue.

  15. Vetting Publication WG • Issue:- Confusion on OM’s requirements for Vetting • Aim:- Produce helpful publications • Objectives:- • Promulgation of Vetting information to the membership • 7th Edition A Guide to The Vetting Process available Autumn 2007.

  16. Tanker Officer Training Standard WG • Issue:-“Time in Rank” Requirements -“Time With Company” Requirements • Aim:- Develop industry standard Develop possible alternatives to Oil Major requirements • Objective:- Complete by April 2008. • Establish a Training Standard to Address a) Competence, b) Regulation shortfall, c) Oil Major requirements d) Ease Compliance with Officer matrix • Work with Oil/Cos to get commonality

  17. TOTS Pictogram

  18. PSC Issues are addressing • Harmonisation of Detention Reviews Panels • Harmonised Targeting systems • Common Inspector standards • Cooperation of statistical analysis • Continued cooperation with MoU’s • Promotion of Best Practices • Development of Best Practices

  19. We encourage members to : Join in and use:- • Terminal Vetting Database • I/O Benchmarking facilities • Vetting Inspector information • Reception Facility Feedback Forms

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