Certified Marine Auditor (CMA)

Overview

The Certified Marine Auditor (CMA) credential is designed for professionals responsible for conducting audits within the marine industry. This certification equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to assess marine operations, compliance with regulations, and effectiveness of safety management systems. The CMA credential signifies a high level of proficiency in auditing practices specific to maritime operations, helping organizations maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

The method of certifying the Certified Marine Auditor (CMA) involves candidates demonstrating expertise in auditing marine operations, evaluating safety management systems, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. The certification covers topics such as audit methodologies, regulatory standards, risk assessment, and safety compliance within the marine industry.

Candidates are required to complete an online examination lasting 8 hours. To obtain the CMA credential, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the exam, with a maximum of two attempts allowed. This certification ensures professionals are equipped to conduct comprehensive audits, improving safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness in the marine sector.

Validity: 05 years

Application Fee: 120 GBP

Examination Fee: 190 GBP

Renewal Fee: 75 GBP

Key Learning Outcomes:

Audit Principles and Practices: Understand fundamental auditing principles and methodologies within the marine context.
Regulatory Framework: Familiarize with international and local marine regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code).
Marine Safety Management Systems: Learn to assess the effectiveness of safety management systems in marine operations.
Compliance Verification: Develop skills to verify compliance with environmental, safety, and operational regulations during audits.
Audit Planning and Execution: Gain knowledge on planning, executing, and reporting on marine audits.
Risk Assessment in Auditing: Understand how to incorporate risk assessments into the audit process.
Stakeholder Engagement: Master communication strategies for engaging with stakeholders during audits.
Continuous Improvement: Learn to recommend corrective actions and foster continuous improvement based on audit findings.

Modules:

Introduction to Marine Auditing
Marine Regulatory Framework
Safety Management Systems Auditing
Compliance Auditing in the Marine Sector
Audit Planning and Methodologies
Risk Assessment and Auditing
Communication and Reporting in Auditing
Implementing Continuous Improvement