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Right-Sizing TSMS Under Subchapter M: Cutting COI Deficiencies with Data-Driven Internal Audits
Right-Sizing TSMS Under Subchapter M The onset of regulatory requirements causes organizations to rush their efforts to ensure compliance within the deadline issued. Management systems

ISO 9001 Internal Audits that Improve Performance
ISO 9001 internal audits are most valuable when they move beyond compliance checking to actively drive performance improvement. Properly designed and executed, internal audits validate

ISM Code to Bridge the Shore – Ship Gap: Making SMS a Living System
I take pride on my experience as I work with our maritime clients emphasizing the personal perspective from both below and above the surface of

Maritime Cyber the SMS Way: Embedding ISO 27001 Controls Into TSMS/ISM Audits
As of 01 January 2021, IMO asked all flags to check the implementation of maritime cyber security requirements by companies during their first DOC audit

Hope Is Never A Plan
Wishful thinking is fine, but it rarely achieves positive results in professional settings. The best path to reach a desired outcome is to implement a

Cost-Benefit Analysis: ROI of ISO 9001 Registration for U.S. Manufacturers
For some U.S. manufacturers, registration to ISO 9001 raises one question: “Is it worth the investment?” In other words, how can an organization maximize the