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The aim of this paper is to perform an overview of the denotation and the use of the Key
Performance Indicators (KPI) method in shipping industry and to analyze the performance of a
specific company in Port State Control (PSC) KPI. This is accomplished by describing Key
Performance indicators, their necessity, their structure, and the requirements during the design
and the field of application. A brief historical reference in KPIs is also carried out and
furthermore, it is also described reason and method this model was introduced in shipping
industry.
The established Shipping KPI model is presented in detail, as supported and developed by
BIMCO, which is the world largest international shipping association. The model is a global tool
for defining, measuring and reporting information on a ship's operational performance in order
to boost performance improvements with companies engaged in ship operation activities and to
provide an efficient communication platform on ship operation performance to internal and
external stakeholders.
In addition to the above, this paper reviews and analyzes the performance of a specific shipping
Company in port state control inspections carried out on board managed vessels for the period
of 2012-2016. The company has a fleet of containers and bulk carriers of variable size, age, type,
classification society and flag. Through the examination of port state control inspections, results
are scrutinized with regards to specific characteristics of the ships, in an effort to establish
trends affecting port state control inspections of the company. The results are further analyzed
in order to connect detentions with average deficiencies and those with specific vessels’
characteristics, such as age, vessel type, flag and classification societies and the connection of
those.
Further examination is performed trying to benchmark company’s performance in Tokyo and
Paris MOU and US Coast Guard, and evaluate all necessary actions needed in order same to be
improved. The analysis is also carried out against industry standards and requirements in order
to further identify weaknesses, which need to be addressed through strategic planning and
additional actions from the company’s side. |
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