What is ISO 17257:2019 ?

ISO 17257:2019 is an essential standard for asset management in the maritime industry. It provides guidelines and requirements for the effective and efficient management of maritime assets, including equipment, systems, and infrastructure, throughout their life cycle. The standard aims to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of assets, while also minimizing the environmental impact of shipping activities.

ISO 17257:2019 has several key requirements that must be met by maritime organizations to achieve the goals of the standard. These requirements include:

1. Asset Management: The first key requirement of ISO 17257:2019 is to establish an asset management system that is designed to ensure the safe, reliable, and effective management of assets throughout their life cycle.

2. Asset Tracking: Companies must be able to track the movement and location of their assets in real-time, including the date, location, and status of each asset.

3. Asset Maintenance: Companies must ensure that their assets are properly maintained to prevent breakdown or failure, and also to ensure that they remain in a safe and reliable condition.

4. Asset Repairs: Companies must ensure that their assets are properly repaired or replaced when necessary, to minimize downtime and to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the asset.

5. Asset Disposition: Companies must ensure that their assets are properly disposed of or recycled when they are no longer needed or when they are no longer safe or reliable to use.

By following these key requirements, ISO 17257:2019 aims to provide a framework for maritime organizations to optimize their asset management processes, minimize risks, and improve overall operational efficiency. In other words, it helps organizations to achieve better performance, reliability, and safety of their assets.