SMA Standards Framework
A structured approach to medical preparedness in salvage.
SMA is developing a risk-based framework intended to help salvage operators and medical providers evaluate medical preparedness, clinical governance and emergency response capability.
About the framework
Complementary, not a substitute.
The framework is intended to complement applicable legislation, established maritime requirements and recognised professional guidance. It does not replace statutory obligations or professional clinical judgement.
All standards below are draft concepts. Identifiers are working references only and are not registered or established standards.
Proposed standard series
SMA-MED series.
6 draft concepts · 0 approved
- SMA-MED-01
Salvage Medical Management System
Medical planning, governance, accountability, documentation, incident reporting and continual improvement.
Proposed - SMA-MED-02
Medical Personnel and Clinical Competence
Professional credentials, role requirements, scope of practice, supervision, competence assessment and continuing professional development.
Proposed - SMA-MED-03
Medical Capability for Salvage Operations
Risk-based determination of medical personnel, equipment, treatment capabilities, medical supplies and operational support.
Proposed - SMA-MED-04
Medical Evacuation and Remote Medical Support
Telemedical support, casualty evacuation, communications, receiving-facility coordination and contingency planning.
Proposed - SMA-MED-05
Hazardous Salvage Medical Response
Medical preparedness for credible hazards associated with the operation, including chemical exposure, hydrocarbons, H₂S, confined spaces, burns and crush injuries.
Proposed - SMA-MED-06
Medical Assurance and Performance
Audits, exercises, performance monitoring, lessons learned, corrective actions and continual improvement.
Proposed
Risk-based framework
Medical requirements follow operational risk.
The proposed framework derives medical requirements from the characteristics of each operation, producing documented, verifiable outputs.
Inputs
- I1Operation type
- I2Workforce size
- I3Hazards
- I4Location and remoteness
- I5Duration
- I6Access to definitive medical care
- I7Evacuation constraints
- I8Available communications
- I9Required clinical capabilities
Outputs
- O1Documented medical capability requirements
- O2Medical resource plan
- O3Evacuation and escalation arrangements
- O4Competency requirements
- O5Equipment requirements
- O6Contingency arrangements
- O7Verification and improvement plan
Consultation
Help develop the standards.
We invite clinicians, salvage operators, medical providers and technical specialists to contribute expertise, review drafts and join working groups.