ISM Flashcards
ISM Code?
International safety management Code
Sets an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships
Requires companies to document and implement clear procedures, standards and instructions for safety management ashore and afloat
Who wrote the ISM Code?
IMO
Document of compliance?
Certificate issued to the shipping company compliant to the ISM Code
Safety management certificate?
Document provided to a ship stating that the company and its personnel is operating in. compliance with the ISM Code and their own SMS
SMS?
Safety management system, written by the company to make sure the ships follow the right guidelines to ensure safety of life and the environment.
Non conformity?
Non fulfilment of a specific requirement stated by the SMS
Where is it stated that the master has overriding authority?
SMS as per the ISM Code & Ship’s security plan as per the ISPS Code
Who must comply with the ISM Code?
Passenger & cargo ships >500GT on International voyages
How would you prepare for a survey?
ISM & ISPS pocket checklists from Lloyd’s register
What are the three parties in the ISM Code?
- Flag state
- Owner / Management company
- Master
What are the functional requirements of an SMS?
SOCREM
Safety and Environmental Policy
Operations and protection of environment, in line with flag state & international legislation
Communication between ship and shore, levels of authority
Reporting Procedures, accidents and non-conformities
Emergency Preparedness
Management review, internal audit procedures
ISM Code is an extension from which SOLAS Chapter?
9
DPA?
Suitably experienced and knowledgeable person for the types of vessels they are going to be looking after
Middleman between the vessel and all levels of the company including the higher levels.
How did ISM Code come to life?
Herald of free enterprise door disaster
Scandinavian Stars big fire.
It was shown there was a complete lack of Safety culture onboard and in the companies
Documents of ISM?
Document of Compliance
Safety management certificate
SMS
SMS?
Safety Management System
Needs at least a physical copy onboard for the master, the rest can be electronic.
Often comprised by several volumes to then come together as a system;
Deck manual
Cargo Manual
Bridge Manual
Emergency Manual
Engine Manual
Radio Manual
Function of a SMS is SOCREM
What else does SMS contain?
PMS & checklists
How does the ISM certification work?
The company with the DPA will produce a SMS and when flag state has inspected it and approved they will issue a Document of Compliance. When the SMS comes onboard, flag state will issue the vessel with a safety management certificate that is valid for five years and subject to survey between 2nd and 3rd year.
