Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Corrective Action
1.	Purpose
	The SE System of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG is a living system, being continuously optimised. The optimisation also occurs through the development and execution of corrective actions resulting from non-conformity reports.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies to the Shorebased Organisation and on all ships managed / operated by Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations (refer to VA-001)
4.	Responsibilities
	Responsibilities for corrective actions are generally noted directly on the deficiency report Fo-008 and the audit non-compliance note Fo-005.
	The Designated Person is responsible for the pursuit of corrective actions and for the co-ordination and organisation between areas.

5.	Description of Routines
5.1	Causes of Corrective Actions
	Reports of non-conformities, accidents and dangerous incidents Audit - non-compliances Deficiency reports
5.2	Determining Corrective Actions
	Generally corrective actions are determined directly when writing the deficiency report or non-compliance note, where those involved have authority to do so. Determining corrective actions involving more than one area or ship, or requiring the agreement of specific managers, are coordinated by the Designated Person.
5.3	Types of Corrective Action
	Training, instruction Thorough application of Safety and Environment System Investments Repairs Purchases Moving personnel Revising system
5.4	Pursuit of Corrective Actions
	The corrective actions determined will be executed by those responsible within the agreed time-frame. Where problems occur both with the execution as well as with the time-frame the Designated Person is consulted. The successful completion of a corrective action is reported to the Designated Person. If required, the person responsible arranges for a further inspection of the queried facts of the matter (e.g. post-audit, post-survey, etc.) to confirm the remedy of the deficiency. The Designated Person supervises the execution of corrective action and assesses it. This can, for example, also mean that improvements will be carried out in other areas or ships which were not queried.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	VA-033 Reporting of Non-conformities, Accidents, Serious Incidents, Hazardous Occurrences and Near Misses VA-035 Internal Audits VA-002 Management Review
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS MARPOL Schiffssicherheitsvorschriften

6.3	Remarks
	none
7.	Documentation
	The Audit Non-Compliance Note Fo-005 and the Deficiency Report Fo-008 are used for the documentation of corrective actions.
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure:
	Designated Person
9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies: none
10.	Attachments
	none

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-032

Revision 0

17.12.02

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 20.09.02	approved: 20.09.02	released: 20.09.02	Revision 2
			Procedure No.: VA-032
M. Blohm	H.Corleis	M. Blohm	Page 1 of 2

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