scope:

Relationship to competence

The standard covers identification of business goals and KPIs and their relationship to competence.

Relations to other systems

The competence management system may be an integral part of an established management system. It is a voluntary certification scheme beyond the international safety management (ISM) code. The company ISM certification continues to be valid regardless of certification in accordance with this standard.

Existing knowledge management systematics would support competence management in all stages, see Figure 31.

Acknowledgement of system elements

Certification in accordance with this standard will acknowledge those system elements that are covered by ISO 9001 if certified by a body recognized by DNV GL.

Primary elements

The standard covers the primary elements illustrated in Figure 11. The core process is the competence evaluation and continual improvement of the seafarer. In addition, the standard defines requirements for the administration of the competence and career management system and the management of the sea staff and shore staff, as appropriate.