英文摘要 |
Taiwan National Safety Management (NSM) system was made mandate on November 31, 2019, by the Maritime and Port Bureau (MPB), Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC). The NSM system applies to passenger ships with a Gross Tonnage of more than 100 or carrying over 150 passengers, cargo ships, GT above 500, and any other types of vessels indicated by the MPB. The Bureau published the “Regulations of the Safety Operation and Pollution Prevention Management" for creating the National Safety Management (NSM) system to keep pace with the standards set up by the International Safety Management Code. The current status of Taiwan’s national shipping industry revealed a large number of ship operators that are either family businesses or small-scale shipping companies. It is a challenge when the companies put cost-revenue into consideration and may lower the safety levels under NSM guidelines. The execution of the whole NSM system, particularly for passenger ships, Tung-Liu line, Pingtung County, was well documented through ship audits and inspections. Positive feedback was collected and evidence was found from the company’s safety management manuals, procedures of operation, and their designated check-lists. The NSM system upon passenger liners was also able to contribute to the other shipping companies as valuable references. |