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Total quality management is a management technique which Marine

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The shipping industry of today is very competitive. Due to reduced
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2 How such management techniques can be used in the (1)
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2.2 Zero lost time incidents due to failure of machinery:
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Employee involvement: Not only the management but also the
employees at the lowest level are involved in
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Process centred: Total quality management systems are process REQUIRED BY
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system the steps would be de韈�ned and the outcome
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Integration of systems: A large organization consists of many
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product. Total quality management system focuses on the
interaction between these teams. Everyone must understand
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Strategic and systematic approach: As with any management
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Continuous improvement: Total quality management
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Data acquisition and monitoring: TQM requires an organization
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Communication: A good and e音�ective system of course for
communications play an important role in motivating General Purpose
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Zero cargo claims

Zero lost time incidents due to failure of machinery.
Zero detentions/de韈�ciencies during vetting/psc inspections.
Keeping operating cost down.
No major NC or any de韈�ciencies related to ISM.
No losses or 韈�nes due to MARPOL violations.
Good turnaround time.
Zero cargo claims:

Cargo claims can cause a huge loss for the charterer as well as a
ship-owner. As a chief engineer it is important to maintain all
equipment running and standby to be at optimum operating
conditions at all times to ensure smooth loading, discharge and
transit. PMS to be followed and also should be reviewed
periodically and feedback to be given to company if it is felt that
jobs added are inadequate for proper maintenance. All alarms,
trips sensors should be tested ideally as per PMS and before every
operation. Cargo heating coils to be tested for leaks. Cargo
handling cranes to be tested and properly maintained. Cargo
pumping systems to be run at optimum e韂�ciency, same with
cargo compression systems in gas carriers. All personnel
responsible for maintenance of cargo equipment should be well
trained and familiarised with the operation and maintenance.
Critical spare parts to be identi韈�ed and inventory to be kept up to
date.
Zero lost time incidents due to failure of machinery:

Many ships especially containers are on a tight schedule and have
to load and discharge within a stipulated time. Delay in shipping
can lead to huge losses and possibly loss of charter. For this reason
all machinery related to propulsion should be in optimum running
condition. Regular testing of alarms and trips, as well as periodicIssues, Queries, Need Help?
maintenance, with special attention being given to critical as well
as components subject to rapid wear and tear, should be done. All
standby equipment to be tested and put into operation at regular
intervals. Adequate spare parts to be available on board.
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Responsible engineers should be trained/familiar with the
maintenance procedures of their respective machinery.
Zero de韺�ciencies in Vetting/PSC inspections:

The tanker trade is heavily dependent on successful vetting
inspections i.e zero observations during inspections by oil majors.
Charterers prefer to give their cargo to a ship which has a good
record for vetting inspection, and with newer ships the rules are
even more stringent. Also many terminals require ships to have
good inspection record before they will allow the ship to enter
their facility. Same goes for PSC inspection, detention or a large
number of de韈�ciencies can be very harmful to the reputation of the
ship-owner/manager. Also the cost of rectifying these de韈�ciencies
can be quite high, not excluding time lost and o音�-hire costs.
Keeping all of this in mind it is absolutely necessary as a chief
engineer to motivate the entire engine room sta音� to maintain high
standards of housekeeping and overall performance of the ship.
Just like in TQM all the employees involved should have same
vision and goal.
Keeping operational cost down:

As with any industry pro韈�t increases when the operating cost
reduces. Same goes for a ship. Running the ship at optimum rpm
for better fuel e韂�ciency as well as monitoring of engine
performance and making subsequent changes can lead to
reduction in fuel costs. Ensuring that an updated inventory is
available on board for spare parts will reduce requisitions, thus
reducing unnecessary expenditure of spare parts. While o/hauling
checks to be made if the components can be reused before
replacement is another way to keep costs down. Inventory and
record of consumption of lube oils help in monitoring of lube oil
consumption. Keeping inventory of consumables like chemicals
and stores reduces unnecessary orders, also it allows the ship to
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order these things well in advance so company can plan to arrange
for them in convenient port, so as to reduce shipping and
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A major NC during ISM inspection will prevent the ship from
sailing, leading to o音�-hire as well as costs related to rectifying the
de韈�ciency, and damages the reputation of ship-owner/manager.
Ideally everyone should be familiar with the ISM code, however all
engine sta音� should at least be made familiar with the salient
features of the ISM policy of the company. All checklist, procedures
to be followed and documented as per the requirements of the ISM
code. All permits and risk assesments to be completed before the
job is carried out. It is the responsibility of the chief engineer to
check and enforce these rules, to prevent any remarks during ISM
audit.
No losses/韺�nes due to MARPOL violations:

It is a known fact that all states are very strict with respect to
complying with the requirements of MARPOL. Companies spend
thousands of dollars in order to train ship sta音� about the
regulations of MARPOL and how to comply with them. A detention
due to MARPOL violation can be very detrimental to the reputation
of a company. Also the 韈�nes/costs imposed due to a MARPOL
violation can run into millions of dollars. It is also important to
comply with MARPOL regulations to prevent imprisonment and
personal 韈�nes. Hence it is the duty of the chief engineer to make
sure that all engine sta音� are completely aware of the MARPOL
regulations relating to the ship they are serving on and are also
complying with them. All MARPOL related equipment to be in good
working condition and well maintained, along with adequate
inventory of spare parts. Proper documentation and logging down
procedure to be followed. MARPOL equipment should be used and
not just kept as standby only to be shown during inspections. All
engineer o韂�cers to be trained in using MARPOL equipment,
instead of delegating this duty to just one person.
Good turnaround time:

A ship which can load/discharge quickly, saves a lot of money in
terms of port expenses as well as allows the charterer to plan more
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berth expenses. Therefore, it is necessary to keep main engine well
maintained. If any maintenance has been carried out on main
engine in port. Then checks should be carried out well in advance
before departure pilot stations. Cargo plants to be ready well
before operations can be commenced. Master should be informed
about any special conditions/requirements or problems in main
engine well before pilotage to avoid any surprises.
The above goals can be achieved only through teamwork. It is the

duty of the chief engineer to foster a good working environment in
the engine room. An environment which encourages suggestions
and feedback irrespective of rank. Shortfalls to be identi韈�ed and
appropriate training to be provided. The chief engineer and master
should ensure good relationship between both the departments.
This will improve the overall planning process and also ensure
smooth operations, ultimately leading to customer satisfaction.
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Total quality management Home / Management

Total quality management is a management technique which Marine

employees of a particular organization to ensure customer General

satisfaction, acquire their loyalty for future business opportunities, (10)

as well as attract other prospective clients. Marine

technique, which ensures that every single employee is working (7)

towards the improvement of work culture, processes, services and MMD

1 The principles of total quality management Uncategorized

The principles of total quality

management SCOPE OF DRY-

Customer focus: The quality of service provided or the product DOCKING,

is ultimately decided by the customer. Total quality INSPECTION

analytical and creative in 韈�nding ways to be more competitive, months’ pre-sea

employees as well as keeping overall morale high. This is Rating

especially important when there is an organizational change. Nadeem on

How such management techniques can

Zero cargo claims

Zero cargo claims:

Zero lost time incidents due to failure of machinery:

Zero de韺�ciencies in Vetting/PSC inspections:

Keeping operational cost down:

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work can reduce overtime of crew.

No losses/韺�nes due to MARPOL violations:

Good turnaround time:

The above goals can be achieved only through teamwork. It is the

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