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which synergised these 2 key elements. continuous development of Indian ratings in a

Spread over 4 days, this program focussed on scenario where technology is changing fast,
the Ratings, which unlike the usual chalk & and the Indian ratings are gaining grounds and
talk training courses, focussed on live increasingly finding more berths on board
experiences of the participants and created foreign ships.

an environment of inclusive interactions,
thereby making the programme meaningful The first program SOPEX addresses the current
for them. gaps in the competence of the ratings

generally observed by the member lines. These
“In January this year, following a break include:
necessitated by the pandemic, FOSMA is

pleased to announce the resumption of the Ÿ Strict adherence to key regulatory
SOPEX & YH360 programme which was held requirements that are applicable on board
from 16 to 19 January at Mumbai,” adds Capt like Drug and Alcohol Policies, Security, MLC,

Tandon. Audits and Inspections
Ÿ Commitment to personal safety and
Safety and Operational Excellence professionalism

Program for Ratings (SOPEX) Ÿ A risk-based approach to safety and ability
to identify safe and unsafe behaviours at

SOPEX is designed with an aim of ensuring work to correct situations through assertive
communication