JVMC have 25 years practical and theoretical experience of the MRM culture and ISM/QMS. This experience have been gathered during the various assignments for Star Cruises/Dream Cruises (Captain from 2009 to 2020) and as instructor at world leading MRM training centers (CSMART and SIMWAVE in the Netherlands). Additional studies regarding the Human Factor have been added as a compliment. Captain Joakim Vonasek has been a Certified MRM Workshop Leader since 2008.

Star Cruises/Dream Cruises have had a close cooperation with The Swedish Club, the initiator of MRM, since their launch in the mid 90’s, and were also pioneer in implementing the concept of the MRM culture throughout their organization. The benefits have been substantial, and many shipping companies are today looking at, and following what Star Cruises/Dream Cruises practiced for more than 20 years. Star Cruises/Dream Cruises had a 20 year history of zero navigational insurance claims. This statistic is unique in the shipping industry.

JVMC have been part of this MRM culture since 1997, and seen the many benefits and contributions for a safer ship handling, better teamwork and communication it results in, which subsequently reduce human errors and mistakes which could have consequences.

The extensive MRM experience that JVMC possess is the strength of our concept and is the main reason why the program we offer, which we adapt for each individual shipping company is highly credible and successful. To be able to refer to own experiences when the MRM culture has made the big difference during a scenario or incident, contributes also to the credibility and understanding the importance of implementing MRM in the daily operation.

Implementation of this culture can not solely be achieved by participating in a training or course. The training is one part of our concept, but a successful and effective implementation consists of several components.

The company specific MRM implementation includes, but is not limited to, a close cooperation with both the ship and shore organization to enable to produce relevant documentation and course material  based on each individual shipowners requirements and needs. The company specific material is used in conjunction to the MRM course.

Existing company culture, routines, procedures and QMS (Quality Management System) documentation are also looked into, making sure that amendments and changes to incorporate MRM, where applicable, are done during the process.

Assessments and evaluate progress onboard the vessels and within the shore organization is also a vital part of the program. Seminars and workshops for ship and shore personnel are also included, when applicable, making sure that the MRM culture is transparent throughout the organization.

We strongly believe and are convinced, as also recent studies concludes, that a successful implementation must include commitment from Senior Management in the shore organization, as well as an open and interactive communication between all parties onboard and between ship and shore. The program that we offer, and adapt for your needs, will help to improve such communication and implementation of the MRM culture within your organization.

Completed & Ongoing Projects

In charge of the implementation of the MRM culture in Transatlantic AB  – www.rabt.se. The project started beginning of 2009. The project included the following:

• Update of SMS manuals with regards to routines, procedures and checklists to incorporate MRM.
• Visit Transatlantic AB vessels to make sure that documents and course material produced are relevant for Transatlantic AB ship operations.
• MRM seminar for relevant shore personnel and all Masters to introduce MRM and the objectives of the project.
• Produce company specific MRM course material which is used in conjunction to the All Academy MRM course.
• Visit Philippine Center for Advanced Simulation and Training – www.philcamsat.com.ph – to make sure that the MRM training performed for the Officer’s from Philippines includes the same company specific material as in the courses performed for the Scandinavian Officer’s in Sweden.
• Articles and MRM updates in Transatlantic AB internal magazine.
• MRM Workshop for relevant shore personal and invited Masters to enhance communication and teamwork between ship and shore.
• Follow-up visits on all Transatlantic vessels to assess and evaluate the progress of the implementation of the MRM culture. Is also called “Direct Coaching” in MRM terms. This moment of the MRM implementation is, what we believe, the most important part for a successful implementation.

Spring 2010 – MRM Instructor at Star Cruises Ship Simulator.

2013 – 2016, BRM Instructor at CSMART, Netherlands – www.csmartalmere.com

2017 – 2019, BRM Instructor at SIMWAVE, Netherlands – www.simwave.nl

2021, STCW and MRM Instructor at Nordtac, Sweden – www.nordtac.com

2022 to present date: Generic and Company Specific MRM courses for various Shipping Companies in cooperation with SIMTREX AB (www.simtrex.se)

JVMC have had, since the launch 2009, a close cooperation with All Academy. This cooperation includes MRM course for crew from the cruise ship The World – www.aboardtheworld.com.

References

Martin Hernqvist, Managing Director, All Academy AB – www.allacademy.com

Captain Hans Hederström

Former Managing Director CSMART – www.csmartalmere.com

Former Professor Chalmers Technical University, Gothenburg, Sweden – www.chalmers.se

Captain Håkan Svedung, Master, Norwegian Cruise Line – www.ncl.com

Captain Niklas Peterstam

Former VP Nautical NCL – www.ncl.com

Former Managing Director Salen Ship Management – www.salenship.com

Contact details available on request.