ISM Flashcards
What is the history, reasoning and objective of ISM?
Created by the IMO to help reduce major shipping incidents such and such as the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987 and the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989.
Sets an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships. Companies must document and implement clear procedures, standards and instructions.
Its Two Primary Objectives are:
- Ensure safety at sea
- Avoid damage to marine environment and property
What are the two ISM Sections?
Part A - Objectives and Functional Requirements
Part B - Implementation
What are the associated certificates and surveys to ensure compliance?
DOC - Document of Compliance
SMC - Safety Management Certificate
Annual and Intermediate surveys for verification
Internal and external audits
Define risk analysis?
It is a process of identifying, assessing, and evaluating potential risks, threats, or hazards associated with a particular activity. It involves analyzing the likelihood and consequences of various risks to determine their potential impact on objectives and outcomes.
What is your role as C/E?
I am responsible for ensure my department implement the SMS onboard.
I ensure we are compliant and if not a non-conformity/ defect has been produced
Ensuring that the engineering department is safe and following the correct safety precautions
Completing the correct risk assessments for the task at hand
Ensuring all equipment is maintained and ready for in an emergency
Ensuring all documentation and record keeping is upto date and being completed
Participating in ways to continuously improve our SMS
What classification societies are recognised by the MCA?
- Lloyds Register of shipping LR
- American Bureau of shipping ABS
- Bureau Veritas BV
- Det Norske Veritas DNV
- Korean Register of shipping KR
How does ISM relate to the engine veering department?
- That we are following the vessels SMS
- We are following the correct operating procedures
- Risk assessments
- Maintenance is being completed
- We are prepared for an emergency
- Documentation and record keeping
- Training
List the chapters of ISM?
Chapter 1: General
Chapter 2: Safety and Environmental Protection Policy
Chapter 3: Company Responsibilities and Authority
Chapter 4: Designated Person(s)
Chapter 5: Master’s Responsibility and Authority
Chapter 6: Resources and Personnel
Chapter 7: Development of Plans for Shipboard Operations
Chapter 8: Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 9: Reports and Analysis of Non-conformities, Accidents, and Hazardous Occurrences
Chapter 10: Maintenance of the Ship and Equipment
Chapter 11: Documentation
Chapter 12: Company Verification, Review, and Evaluation
