Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Oct 2023

Exam Question

What is the aim and function of GISIS? (Global Integrated Shipping Information System of the IMO). Recently GISIS updated its module on fuel oil to help compliance with Annex VI. Discuss the usefulness of this module for reporting and analysing information on compliant fuel oil. (16)

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### Aim and Function of GISIS (Global Integrated Shipping Information System)
GISIS is a comprehensive online platform developed and maintained by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its primary aim is to enhance maritime safety, security, and environmental protection by centralizing and providing access to critical shipping-related data. It serves as a single portal for IMO Member States and the public to access and report information required under various IMO conventions and instruments.
**1. Primary Aims:**
* **Enhance Transparency:** To provide a transparent and accessible source of maritime information for Flag States, Port States, shipowners, and other stakeholders.

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