1. Petros A. Kostagiolas Lecturer, Department of Archive & Library Science, Ionian University pkostagiolas@ionio.gr May 31, 2013 MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens, Greece 4 th International Symposium of Maritime Safety Security & Environmental Protection Integrating Information services for managing regulations in international maritime transportation Prof. Chlomoudis Costas Department of Maritime Studies, University of Pereaus chlom@unipi.gr Session 4 Tools for Improving Marine Safety & Environmental Protection

2. Agenda The questions and answers shaping regulations in maritime transport Foundations of quality and safety cost models 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 77 Necessity of managing regulatory information A rationale for developing an information service MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas Information Communication Technology Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Although regulatory information is important, it is rather fragmented due to the internationalized nature of maritime operations as well as because it involves various private and public sector standardization agencies. 4 4 Review of relevant information services

3. The plethora of regulations for quality, safety and security in maritime transport (1)Who knows what is right for investing on specific regulations? (2)Who considers regulatory choices in the context of international maritime transport? (3)Who accepts personal responsibility for decisions that influence quality and safety? MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas

4. A large number of international regulatory authorities are issuing a wide range of regulations MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea ASEAN Ports Association Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service Association of Australian Ports & Marine Authorities Coastal Guide Europe European Union for Coastal Conservation European Seaport Organization International Association of Independent Tanker Owners International Chamber of Shipping International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations International Navigation Association International Standardization Organization Oil Companies Marine Forum Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators

5. Cost of Compliance (CoC) models quality, and safety cost(s) differs from industry to industry MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas PAF cost model: prevention; appraisal; and failure costs Process Cost Model: cost of conformance and cost of non conformance

6. Agreement and certainty in decision making for regulations implementation Life is uncertain … so is the sea transportation since the beginning of human history… Information reduces uncertainty and enhances agreement for decision-making between different actors in maritime transport industry

7. Information and knowledge management initiatives for rules and regulations Transport Research Knowledge Centre, TRKC European Seaports Organization (ESPO) Information Services European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP) “THETIS” Services “EQUASIS” Services World Ports database IMO "Maritime Knowledge Centre" MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas

8. A rationale for integrating regulatory perspectives Access to databases: e.g. scholarly communication and open access resources, e-journals, etc. Access to specific material: e.g. printed collection, loans, etc. Reference / consultation services: e.g. reference documents, assistance with database searches etc. Training & education: e.g. classes, curriculum liaison etc. Current awareness services: e.g. WEB 2.0 services, alerts etc. Support services: e.g. internet access, access to computers etc. The appreciation of information services’ potential may further aim at suggesting meaningful usages of novel technologies including web 2.0 based services

9. Conclusions (1)Maritime transport includes a vast number of regulations, codes, standards etc. (2)The cost of quality and safety is an important issue to be examined when decisions are made (3)Quality and safety management is dynamically linked with information MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas This paper did not intend to address in depth all the above issues. However, a number of considerations have been made towards the development of specific information services for maritime transport services.

10. Petros A. Kostagiolas, pkostagiolas@ionio.grpkostagiolas@ionio.gr Thank you! MASSEP 2013 conference, Athens Kostagiolas MASSEP 2013 conference