Abstract:
This thesis discusses the importance of implementing the Planned Maintenance
System (PMS) on firefighting equipment to ensure sailing safety aboard MV. Pan Epic.
The background of this research is based on direct field findings showing that PMS
implementation has not been optimal, as indicated by the presence of damaged
firefighting equipment and incomplete inspections. The focus of this study is to identify
the causes of suboptimal PMS implementation and formulate appropriate solutions.
This study applies a qualitative approach using literature review and documentation
study as data collection techniques. The findings reveal that the main causes of poor PMS
implementation are the lack of education regarding PMS and the ship’s tight operational
schedule. In addition, the absence of equipment inspection prior to drills and inadequate
maintenance practices are the primary reasons why firefighting equipment failed to
function optimally during training exercises.
The solution proposed in this research is the routine education of ship officers on the
importance of PMS, along with the use of monitoring checklist cards attached directly to
the firefighting equipment to improve maintenance. The results show increased
compliance with inspection schedules and improved accuracy in equipment checks. This
study concludes that optimal implementation of PMS enhances firefighting equipment
readiness and fully supports the operational safety of the vessel.
