Optimalisasi Manajemen Keselamatan Pembongkaran Muatan Pipa Baja di Kapal MV. Mauloa Berdasarkan ISM Code

This study aims to analyze the implementation of safety management during the steel pipe cargo unloading operation on board MV. Mauloa, identify the obstacles encountered throughout the unloading process, and formulate efforts to optimize safety management based on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The research was conducted from April to May 2026 at PT. Gerbantara Citra Perkasa Batam, with the research site located at Sarana Citra Nusa (S.C.N.) Port, Kabil, Batam City, Riau Islands Province, while the object of the study was the steel pipe cargo unloading operation on board MV. Mauloa. The scope of this research was limited to the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS), hazard identification, risk assessment, work supervision, and risk control measures during the unloading process. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through direct observation, semi-structured interviews with the Chief Officer and the Operational Manager of PT. Gerbantara Citra Perkasa, as well as documentation, including the Safety Management Certificate (SMC), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Cargo Manifest, Bill of Lading (B/L), Stowage Plan, and other supporting documents. The data were analyzed through data reduction, hazard identification, risk assessment using the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) method, evaluation of SMS implementation based on the ISM Code, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the implementation of safety management during the steel pipe cargo unloading operation has generally complied with the requirements of the ISM Code through toolbox meetings, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), inspection of cargo handling equipment, implementation of JSA, effective work coordination, and supervision by the Chief Officer. However, several obstacles were identified, including workers' non-compliance with PPE requirements, ineffective communication and coordination among personnel, and inconsistent supervision of safety procedure compliance. Based on the HIRA analysis, several stages of the unloading process were classified as having moderate to high risk levels. Therefore, improvements are required through stricter compliance with safety procedures, regular inspection of cargo handling equipment, continuous safety training, enhanced operational supervision, and periodic evaluation of SMS implementation to minimize occupational accidents and improve the effectiveness of steel pipe cargo unloading operations.