ODFJELL SHIP

MANAGEMENT

Odfjell Ship Management offers a fully integrated service, with fleet management, crewing, QHSSE management, procurement- and logistics, technology support and newbuilding. As ships account for a substantial part of our total fixed assets, it is imperative that the fleet is managed and operated efficiently, assets are protected and values maintained.

As ships account for a substantial part of our total fixed assets, it is imperative that the fleet is managed and operated efficiently, assets are protected and values maintained. By end of 2016, Ship Management managed all Odfjell owned and bare-boat chartered vessels, a total fleet of 45 chemical tankers.

PERSONELL

Highly qualified officers and crew are vital for the safe operation of chemical tankers, and Odfjell is dependent on the extensive experience of our 1,778 international mariners.

SM employs personnel at offices in Norway, Singapore, the Philippines and Brazil. SM personnel provides direct support to ships operating in regional trades, and ships in the deep-sea fleet, as well as professional crew management located in Norway, the Philippines and Brazil.

Our ships are mainly registered in Norway (NIS) and Singapore, and are primarily manned by Norwegian and Filipino mariners. The Flumar fleet, trading primarily along the Brazilian coast, is manned by Brazilian mariners. In Q4 2016, Odfjell also took ownership and management of the two vessels trading in Chile, one with Chilean crew and one with Peruvian.

QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY & ENVIRONMENT (QHSSE)

In 2016, Ship Management continued to develop our safety culture, improving sustainability and raising the bar for QHSSE performance.

 

 

The lost time injury frequency (LTIF) indicator for Odfjell managed ships was 0.88 in 2016. This represents seven Lost Time Injuries, the same as in 2015. The total recordable case frequency was 1.76 vs 2.64 in 2015. The figures represent a drop in the number as well as the severity of personnel injuries.

We are pleased to record a decrease in the lost time injury frequency. The internal QHSSE projects and the active cooperation with some of our main customers will continue, aiming for a zero incident industry. Safety is, and will always be, a top priority.

Our Leadership- and Followership Development Programme for seafarers is fully implemented and provides a significant contribution to develop a professional safety culture, based on a common understanding and commitment for SM’s core values. A new programme was introduced in 2016, the 'Diploma of Competency' (DoC). DoC is a competence development programme to certify Able-Bodied Seamen and Motormen, based on the Norwegian Certification System ('Fagbrev'). 

Our improved safety performance as well as vetting and port state control performance on board our managed vessels are frequent confirmations of Odfjell’s professionalism, expertise and continuous focus on safety culture improvement.

For more information about Odfjell’s QHSE and CSR, go to SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE.

SHIP MAINTENANCE

Our ship maintenance programme seeks to secure safe and efficient operation, a long working life and high second-hand value for the vessels.

The maintenance strategy is implemented through criticality analysis and our planned maintenance system, supported by an in-house specialist team. A well-structured technical project management team ensures compliance with relevant rules and regulations. Various ship performance improvements, such as propulsion modifications, have significantly reduced our energy efficiency and corresponding emissions. In 2016, we implemented a new contract process to comply with the newly IMO-ratified Ballast Water Management regulations.

SM actively applies risk management processes to maintain and improve performance. Every year, we carry out regular internal audits of ships and offices. Customers conduct inspections through the Chemical Distribution Institute and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum. Periodical surveys are carried out by our classification societies, relevant flag states and port states.

We continue to improve our Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) performance. Based on customer conducted TMSA audits in 2016, we have enhanced our TMSA rating to 3.5 (vs the top rating of 4).

When ships or offices report critical situations, accidents, non- conformances or possible improvements through our safety and improvement reporting system, a proper response is prepared and corrective and preventive actions are implemented. We execute quarterly management reviews to improve identification and follow up of needed improvements, focusing on safety performance, port state control, customer acceptance and cost competiveness improvement. This system is an effective tool to further improve safety, to prevent injuries, pollution, damage and loss, and to increase operational performance.