Competency
Management System
Your comprehensive view of crew competence
Human error is by far the largest contributing factor in reported accidents, with over 90% of all incidents being traced back to the human element.
Implementing a Competency Management System (CMS) provides you with a reliable, standardised, and evidence-based view of crew competence across your fleet.
With our CMS, you can easily identify gaps in skills and knowledge, and develop targeted plans to address them. Whether your goal is to ensure compliance, enhance crew competence, or minimise operational risks, our CMS equips your team with the tools and insights needed to achieve and maintain the highest standards of performance and safety.
“We implemented OTG’s CMS as we wanted the competencies procedures for our crews, it was not just a compliance tool for all major requirements. It was a real value-add for our staff.”
Ocean Technologies Group Customer
Improving your people and performance
As your top crew members aspire to take on more responsibility and advance through the ranks, it’s essential to assess their current abilities and chart a clear path for their growth.
Our CMS empowers you to evaluate skill levels at an individual, crew, or fleet-wide level, making it easy to identify areas for improvement. By involving your employees in this process, you foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across your organisation.
Building competency with Ocean CMS
At Ocean Technologies Group, we have a proven track record of helping world leading companies build up the knowledge and skills of their teams through our Competency Management System.
“Competence is the knowledge, skills and attitude utilised to fulfil a defined role, safely and successfully to a defined standard.”
DNV GL
“We utilise the CMS for verifying the competence of our officers through a mutually developed system which sets the competence requirement to be achieved at each rank before a seafarer can be promoted. We need to know that our people are ready.”
Ocean Technologies Group Tanker Customer
Why choose our CMS?
Our Competency Management System enables you to demonstrate your commitment to safety and continuing professional development. It also helps shape a positive work culture and encourages efficient operations.
The OTG Competency Management System is:
Backed by the Ocean Learning Library
As part of OLP, our CMS has the content you need to fill knowledge gaps and grow competence across your business.
Equipped with Industry and OTG Standards
Including e-BCAV, a digital adaptation of the OCIMF and INTERTANKO guidance for essential behavioural competencies.
Scalable and Customisable:
Start small and scale up as your needs grow. Choose from or combine industry-based standards and OTG standards with your own custom frameworks, with full support from our expert team.
Tailor your CMS for your needs
Our Competency Management System offers unmatched versatility, allowing you to combine OTG standards, industry standards, and your own company-specific criteria.
This flexibility ensures that your competency framework is perfectly aligned with your unique operational needs and goals.
All the content you need to get started today
“LITE” recommended competencies based on frequent findings by port State (Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU) and VIQ from SIRE, ideal to get you started on your competency journey
Common “CORE” competencies for all vessel types
Industry competency standards for different vessels: Container, Bulk, Offshore, Oil, Chemical and Gas, including competency standards developed by INTERTANKO, SIGTTO and ISF
Company specific competency frameworks
Want to find out more about our competency content packs?
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Driving mentoring and onboard communication with Competency Management
Competency Management- evidence the success
The benefits of Competency Management for crewing departments, maritime recruitment and HR
Ready to learn more about our Competency Management System and how it can enhance crew performance and minimise operational risk?
Contact us to discover all the benefits.
Or, explore our CMS Resource Hub to get more insights on competency management systems, including our expert guide on how to get the most from a CMS.
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