Administration and Policy Manual APM 4.3 MOC Approval	Doc No.: APM 4.3 Revision: 0 Date: 15Apr 2023 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD Page: 1

4.3.1 Who has Authority to Approve MoC?

What?	Vessel	Office
Changes to Personnel	Technical Superintendent in consultation with Crew Manager	HSSEQ Manager Note: - The MD must approve all requirements for Senior Management changes
Changes to Ship / Shore Working Arrangements	Technical Superintendent in consultation with Crew Manager	HSSEQ Manager
Changes to Structure/ Equipment	Technical Superintendent Note: - Subject to client approval - For projects above USD 50K get HSSEQ Manager approval	Managing Director
Changes to External Party Documentation	Technical Superintendent	HSSEQ Manager
Major Projects	Technical Superintendent	Managing Director
Changes Not in the Above Categories Note: Decision regarding non-availability of a process/material/person that may affect the safety of life, environment, and property at sea.	HSSEQ Manager	Managing Director

4.3.2 MoC Approval Procedure

The Approving Authority must do this procedure on receiving the request.

Note: Refer - 4.3.1 Who has Authority to Approve MoC?

• Review the change request
  • Verify the minimum authority level
  • Review the implications of change
  • Review and approve the permit
  • Review the Risk assessment
    • Check the RA / JSA has planned to mitigate all foreseeable risks
    • Review the proposed training requirements are comprehensive
• On completion of the review:
  • Approve or Reject the change

Note: The personal directly involved with or proposing the change must not review the request

• Review the change request
  • Set a target date for completion of:
    • Project risk mitigating tasks
    • Individual risk mitigating
• If the change is temporary:
  • Define the validity period of the temporary status

Note:Re-view, updated and re-approved the change request, if target date not met.

Inform the personnel affected by change:

• Ensure they are:

         - Aware of the change

         - Understand the change

         - Aware of the likely impact due to change

Note: This includes vessels contracted in and contract staff, who are required to perform tasks in compliance with our policies and procedures.