The Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration Hosts a Competition on Safety Management System Audit Skills for Shipping Companies

To forge a high-quality and professional maritime safety supervision team and enhance the safety management efficiency of shipping companies in the jurisdiction, the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration held the "Anchoring the Mission of a Strong Nation, Upholding Maritime Safety" Shipping Company Safety Management System Audit Skills Competition on July 29. This competition brought together 35 participants from 7 branch offices under the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration. Through competition-driven learning, practice, and improvement, the event comprehensively honed the practical capabilities of the audit team, contributing to the improvement and efficiency of maritime safety governance in the jurisdiction.

This competition closely aligned with the core tasks of waterborne traffic safety governance, focusing on the primary responsibilities of supervision, adhering to practical job scenarios, and addressing key challenges in regulation. The event strictly adhered to the core requirements of the ISM Code, NSM Code, and the "One Guide, Six Guidelines," and centered on key practices such as identifying daily audit hazards, handling complex issues, and assessing system operations. It served as a comprehensive review of the professional competence and performance capabilities of the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration's audit team, while also standardizing audit criteria, addressing regulatory shortcomings, and strengthening the foundation of safety governance through practical training.

During the competition, all participating teams demonstrated high morale and a competitive spirit. Contestants answered questions meticulously and made precise judgments, showcasing their maritime professional expertise. They fully displayed the excellent qualities of the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration's audit team, characterized by precision, pragmatism, and rigor. Through on-site competition, benchmarking exchanges, and mutual learning, all participants effectively addressed skill gaps, standardized audit practices, and achieved the competition's goals of skill refinement, business improvement, and collective progress.

After the event, a relevant official from the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration stated that the requirements for standardization, normalization, and refinement should be integrated throughout the entire audit process to continuously enhance the professionalism and authority of audit work. Efforts should focus on addressing issues such as superficial systems, perfunctory rectifications, and vague responsibilities, compelling companies to shift their safety management from formal compliance to substantive effectiveness. Additionally, a talent development mechanism featuring regular training, institutionalized competitions, and tiered cultivation should be established to create a platform for growth through learning and competition, ultimately building a professional audit team with strong political integrity, exceptional expertise, and excellent work ethics.

Moving forward, the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration will take this competition as an opportunity to fully consolidate its achievements, refine its regulatory capabilities, and implement various safety supervision measures in detail. It will continue to strengthen the maritime traffic safety protection network in the jurisdiction, striving to safeguard the safety, stability, and high-quality development of Tianjin's shipping industry.