b'FOGHORN FOCUSthe benefits from your system, it is helpful to have your employees be a part of the journey. They should be able to help identify risks and suggest solutions. SMSLLC reminds us that, It is important for senior leadership to communicate to the company the reasons for implementing the management system. It is also important for line managers to have open communications with shore and vessel personnel as to why various procedures/policies have been included.When the company is truly committed to having a functioning SMS, and not just a binder on a shelf; it becomes a living-breathing system that continually matures. For the safety culture of the SMS to take root, a commitment including strong communication through all levels of the company is a best practice. RESOURCESResources are the final building block. Resources can sometimes be the hold-up of a decision to implement SMS. It is important to recognize that the safety management system can be scalable to adjust to the many variables within your own operation. The type of vessel(s), the age of the equipment, the employees, the training costs, the audit frequency, and many other areas of the SMS can be designed to meet your needs. However, no matter the size of your operation, resources will need to be properly identified prior to having your SMS in place. Resources should not be thought of as purely financial. Of course, financial resources will be part of the plan, but additional resources BHC Hornblower water taxis will include other factors. As SMSLLC shares, time and people FOGHORN FOCUS: SAFETY 10 FOGHORN'