OPTIMALISASI PENERAPAN PMS (PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM) ALAT PEMADAM KEBAKARAN DI MV. PAN EPIC DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESELAMATAN PELAYARAN

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.