WORKPLACE around busy trade routes and ports due to the growth in trade demand and vessel numbers is on the rise. This programme was carried out to ensure that our seafarers comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS 1972) and adopt a vigilant approach when approaching busy areas to mitigate potential safety incidences. • Zero Incident Zero Accident (ZIZA) Awards A firm fixture at MISC, the ZIZA awards were held again in 2014 at the SOMF to recognise vessels with outstanding safety performance. • LNG and Tankers Ship Safety Management Workshop in Shanghai, China As part of efforts in creating bilateral engagement in the regional maritime industry, the LNG and Tankers Ship Safety Management Workshop was held by the Group for the second time in Shanghai, China for the Maritime Safety Administration of People’s Republic of China (MSA). The three-day workshop, held in August 2014 saw the participation of 31 representatives from MSA along with 10 participants from the MISC Group. Through knowledge sharing, the event was part of MISC’s contribution in strengthening bilateral ties between nations, as well as contributing towards the enhancement of safety and efficiency in the maritime industry. • Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) Programme The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is an association of oil companies having an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products, with the primary mission of promoting safe and environmentally sound operations of tankers and tank terminals. The OCIMF Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) Programme was introduced as a tool to help vessel operators assess, measure and improve their safety management systems. The TMSA works in tandem with industry quality codes and is intended to encourage self-regulation and promote continuous improvement among tanker operators through a standardised framework for the assessment of a vessel operator’s safety management system. Upon MISC FMS’ completion of the TMSA review, a two-day audit was carried out by TOTAL shipping to verify the scores received. • Drivers Competency & Technical Training As an enhancement to the MILS Driver Safety Passport Programme that was first established in 2007, several additional modules were included in the programme in 2014. Drivers who successfully pass a written test and in-cab assessment after completion of the programme will then be awarded with a two-year validation of their Safety Passport. This document is subject to mandatory renewal after a two-year period. • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Emphasis on the availability and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at various locations of operations were also carried out in the year under review. AED demonstrations took place during the MISC SOMF and Junior Officers Focused Seminar (JOFS) to introduce the use of the device to sea staff. Similarly, MILS also equipped their offices and warehouses with 17 units of AED devices and provided training to employees to ensure that they will be equipped with the skills on how to utilise it should an emergency situation occur. CRISIS MANAGEMENT As a measure to further strengthen our response to emergency situations, a MISC Group Crisis Table Top Exercise was held in 2014. The exercise was carried out to test the MISC Group Crisis Management Team’s (GCMT) ability to activate, coordinate and respond well towards a crisis scenario and was led by MISC’s President/CEO who is the Group Crisis Commander for the GCMT. The participants included members of the Management Committee along with the FMS Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the simulation team from Corporate Health, Safety and Environment (CHSE). Similar exercises were carried out at subsidiary level to ensure a high level of emergency preparedness and response as part of crisis management to ensure business continuity. In 2014, MHB conducted a total of 62 emergency drills on its fixed assets, offshore projects and vessels. Various scenarios ware introduced to the drill including firefighting, building rescue, at height rescue, confined space rescue, evacuation of workforce and Medical Emergency Response. One of these drills was the Pasir Gudang Emergency Mutual Aid (PAGEMA), an annual major drill where all relevant government agencies such as the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Civil Defence Department (JPAM), Malaysia Marine Department, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Department Of Environment (DOE) and Department of Chemistry Malaysia were involved. Moving forward, CHSE will continue to work closely with the various units and GCMT to further enhance and improve internal mechanisms with regards to crisis management. MISC BERHAD - Annual Report 2014 p 104 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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