Marine Terminal
Information System
(MTIS)
What is MTIS? MTIS account
There are two main types of MTIS account: Terminal Operator and
Developed to fill the gaps in international Data User.
standards for terminals, the goal of the
Marine Terminal Information System Terminal Operator
A Terminal Operator account is for users who have one or more
(MTIS) is to ensure that all oil and gas terminals they wish to register on MTIS in order to share their
terminals worldwide reach a common terminal details with MTIS terminal users worldwide.
high standard of safety and environmental
Data User
protection. A Data User account is for users who wish to download terminal
information to check facilities available and to ensure vessel
MTIS was launched in 2011, with the objective of compiling a
compatibility. Data Users may also access Marine Terminal
comprehensive database of relevant information for all the world’s
Management and Self Assessment (MTMSA) information, if the
4,000+ oil and gas terminals – from the hardware available, to
terminal provides approval to share this information.
berth measurements and transfer rates. MTIS complements
similar programmes OCIMF provides to improve ship safety and
environmental protection: The Ship Inspection Report Programme
(SIRE) and the Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID).
Having accurate and comprehensive terminal information is essential to:
• Ensure ships and terminals are compatible.
• Enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Prevent incidents that may harm people or the environment.
How does it work?
Terminal Operators upload information about their terminal and
berths to the central database using pre-determined data fields.
Ship operators, visiting the terminal, can then access the database to
perform ship-to-shore compatibility and other safety related checks.
All terminal information is completed and maintained by the terminal
management themselves to ensure information remains correct and
up-to-date.
The MTIS database is free to use for both terminal operators and
other data users.
MTIS documents
The MTIS documents help us collect information in a common For Data Users
format, using consistent units of measurement: • Simpler, faster collection of terminal information through a single
central database.
Marine Terminal Particulars Questionnaire (MTPQ) • Enhanced understanding of a terminal’s capabilities through the
The MTPQ captures all relevant terminal information, making it MTPQ.
easier and simpler for vessel programmers, schedulers and terminal • Improved operational efficiency through quicker and more
operators to share information and assess the suitability of the accurate matching of terminals and ships.
ship/shore interface. • Improved safety, reliability, efficiency and environmental
standards, leading to fewer incidents.
Marine Terminal Management and
Self Assessment (MTMSA) MTIS database
The MTMSA is a best practice guide aimed at helping marine terminal
operators assess and continuously improve their safety, reliability, The MTIS database can be accessed around the world 24/7.
efficiency and environmental performance.
Marine Terminal Operator Competence and Data integrity
Training (MTOCT)
A set of validation rules ensure that the terminal and berth details
The MTOCT guide helps marine terminal managers identify key
provided are in a consistent and compatible format and that entries
competences and ensure the people operating the ship/shore
fall within an expected criterion.
interface have all the necessary skills, knowledge and experience.
Terminal Operators are encouraged to review their information
Terminal Operators are able to update and amend their terminal
regularly to ensure details remain correct and up-to-date.
details as required. The information can be shared with Data Users
who are able to freely view/download the information in the PDF A ‘Report potentially false information’ function allows registered
format, to ensure ship-to-shore matching. MTIS users to alert OCIMF to possible data quality issues, enabling a
degree of data cleansing.
The benefits of MTIS
Looking ahead
For Terminal Operators
MTIS is becoming ever more established in the international maritime
• Simpler, faster circulation of terminal information through a single sector and now holds information on hundreds of terminals across
central database. the world.
• Enhanced demonstration of terminal capabilities through the MTPQ.
Following user-led feedback and suggestions, further MTIS
• Improved operational efficiency through quicker and more developments are planned over the next 12 months and a campaign
accurate matching of terminals and ships. is underway to further increase awareness of MTIS and encourage
• Continuous improvement of safety management systems through more terminals to join the global database.
best practice self assessment using MTMSA. Like the SIRE and OVID programmes, OCIMF members expect MTIS
• A standardised approach to management system self assessment, to go through a process of refinement and continuous improvement.
building upon the philosophy proven in other OCIMF programmes. Feedback is welcomed.
• A secure process for sharing information that is owned and For more information, visit www.ocimf.org/mtis or email
managed by the terminal operators themselves. Terminal operators MTISSupport@ocimf.org.
retain full control over their data.
• Improved safety, reliability, efficiency and environmental
standards, leading to fewer incidents.
For more information, visit www.ocimf.org or email enquiries@ocimf.org
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