The module covers in detail quality management rules and practices applicable to Marine Operations Management onboard and ashore.
Duration
1 semester
Format
Online
Language
English
Start date
Spring
Accredited by
The module covers in detail quality management rules and practices applicable to Marine Operations Management onboard and ashore.
- Duration
1 semester - Format
Online - Language
English - Start date
Autumn - Accredited by
The module will develop in detailed quality management rules and practices applicable to Marine Operations Management onboard and ashore. Special focus will be provided to the Rules, Regulations and prevailing Industry Standards towards continual improvement and the Risk Management. Furthermore, particular and detailed analysis on the elements of a successful management and the importance of Marine Assurance resulting in the economic growth of an organisation will be provided.
The concentration in performance monitoring during all the regimes of Port State Control Inspections, Flag State Inspections, Vetting Inspections and Rightship rating system together with periodical Management Reviews by industry stake holders such as Oil Major Companies (TMSA), will assist students to easily understand the value of Internal and External Audits and the importance of managers input, during periodical Management Reviews in achieving organisation’s goals.
Finally, emphasis will be placed upon practical elements of operational best practices, welfare of personnel, the assets efficient management, and Crisis Management, utilizing an interactive learning environment.
Meet the Instructor
Vasilis Iliopoulos
Chief Operating Officer
Vasilis Iliopoulos is an experienced marine professional with a proven record in a multinational environment with over 40 years of experience in the shipping sector (seafaring and shore management).
Accomplished leader in generating and building up relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing and implementing strategies, coaching, and mentoring individuals to organisation and personal success.
Expert in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, developing opportunities that further establishing organizational goals, dedicated to maintaining highest standards.
Top graduate on all educational institutions per rank, awarded by Hellenic Union of Captains (PEPEN).
The module will develop in detailed quality management rules and practices applicable to Marine Operations Management onboard and ashore. Special focus will be provided to the Rules, Regulations and prevailing Industry Standards towards continual improvement and the Risk Management. Furthermore, particular and detailed analysis on the elements of a successful management and the importance of Marine Assurance resulting in the economic growth of an organisation will be provided.
The concentration in performance monitoring during all the regimes of Port State Control Inspections, Flag State Inspections, Vetting Inspections and Rightship rating system together with periodical Management Reviews by industry stake holders such as Oil Major Companies (TMSA), will assist students to easily understand the value of Internal and External Audits and the importance of managers input, during periodical Management Reviews in achieving organisation’s goals.
Finally, emphasis will be placed upon practical elements of operational best practices, welfare of personnel, the assets efficient management, and Crisis Management, utilizing an interactive learning environment.
Meet the Instructor
Vasilis Iliopoulos
Chief Operating Officer
Vasilis Iliopoulos is an experienced marine professional with a proven record in a multinational environment with over 40 years of experience in the shipping sector (seafaring and shore management).
Accomplished leader in generating and building up relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing and implementing strategies, coaching, and mentoring individuals to organisation and personal success.
Expert in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, developing opportunities that further establishing organizational goals, dedicated to maintaining highest standards.
Top graduate on all educational institutions per rank, awarded by Hellenic Union of Captains (PEPEN).
The module aims to provide students with
- To provide students the knowledge level on the basic HSQE related aspects in Shipping.
- To assist students to understand the fundamentals of applicable best practice standards in the Maritime Industry and their importance in managing a technical or business function.
- To Provide students with the Regulatory Framework for the Safe Management of Marine Operations with emphasis on Environmental aspects and impacts.
- To critically assess the significance of Quality and Safety Management in strategic and financial growth of a Shipping Company.
The module aims to provide students with
- To provide students the knowledge level on the basic HSQE related aspects in Shipping.
- To assist students to understand the fundamentals of applicable best practice standards in the Maritime Industry and their importance in managing a technical or business function.
- To Provide students with the Regulatory Framework for the Safe Management of Marine Operations with emphasis on Environmental aspects and impacts.
- To critically assess the significance of Quality and Safety Management in strategic and financial growth of a Shipping Company.
At the end of the module the learner will be able to:
Identify and critically apply a range of concepts of Quality and Safety Management concerning Shipping Companies Operations.
Display awareness of the Main Quality and Safety Standards applicable to Shipping Companies and Ships.
Critically evaluate the Importance of Implementation of an effective Quality and Safety management System.
Familiarise with Risk Management principles, identify priorities and manage High Risk Operations.
CriticallyRecognise various prevailing Industry Standards and develop personal effectiveness within an approach of Marine Assurance.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.
In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.
At the end of the module the learner will be able to:
Identify and critically apply a range of concepts of Quality and Safety Management concerning Shipping Companies Operations.
Display awareness of the Main Quality and Safety Standards applicable to Shipping Companies and Ships.
Critically evaluate the Importance of Implementation of an effective Quality and Safety management System.
Familiarise with Risk Management principles, identify priorities and manage High Risk Operations.
CriticallyRecognise various prevailing Industry Standards and develop personal effectiveness within an approach of Marine Assurance.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.
In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.