MQC 101
Quality & Compliance
Quality & Compliance

MARITIME QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS)

Course Code

MQC 101

Category

Quality & Compliance

Scope

Quality & Compliance

Duration

3 days

Status

ACTIVE

Competency

Ability to develop and implement maritime QMS.

Target Audience

Quality managers, maritime operations managers, and compliance officers.

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive guide to developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS) specifically for the maritime industry. It is designed for managers and professionals who need to ensure their organization's operations meet or exceed international quality standards. The program covers the principles of ISO 9001, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement, tailored to the unique challenges of shipping and fleet operations. Participants will learn how to audit existing processes, document procedures, and build a culture of quality to enhance efficiency, reduce non-conformities, and improve customer satisfaction.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of quality management and the requirements of ISO 9001.
  • Develop and implement a robust Quality Management System for maritime operations.
  • Conduct internal quality audits to identify areas for improvement.
  • Apply risk-based thinking to enhance operational resilience and safety.

Daily Topics

D1

Day 1: QMS Principles – ISO 9001, Quality management; SOLAS Chapter IX, ISM Code.

D2

Day 2: Implementation – Documentation, Audits; ISPS Code, ISO 19011.

D3

Day 3: Continuous Improvement – Risk-based thinking, Case studies; MARPOL, ISO 31000, MLC 2006, IMO III Code.

References

ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISM Code (safety management system), ISPS Code (security management system), SOLAS Chapter IX (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships), MARPOL (environmental compliance), ISO 19011 (Auditing Management Systems), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), MLC 2006 (labour management), IMO III Code.

Upcoming Course Dates

April 21 – April 23, 2027

Cairo
Open

November 3 – November 5, 2027

Bangkok
Open

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