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MEO CLASS 1 · ORAL QUESTION 52

Q23- What is MOC?

Answer

A – Management of Change-

Given in Element 11 of the ISM Code- Documentation.

MOC is the evaluation of Potential impacts of proposed changes to a system. Types of Changes-

1.Equipment (New installation: BWTS)
2.Operational (Derating of Engine or boiler)
3.Organizational (Change of Flag or Transfer of Class)
Purpose of MOC is to reduce the level of risk whenever there is a change in the system. But MOC is not requested when there is already a standard procedure to deal with such proposed change.

MOC required only when there is no existing procedure to carry out Risk assessment for the proposed change to a system.

The whole idea of MOC is –
1.No unacceptable risk.

2.Minimize impact to Safety, Environment, Quality, Reputation, Security.