ISM

Question 1

Functional requirements of SMS?

Answer 1

SOCREM

• Safety & environmental policy
• Operational
  [to keep 3 P’s safe (people, property, pollution)]
• Communication lines (DPA)
• Reporting
  [accidents & non conformities]
• Emergency procedures
• Management reviews & audits

Question 2

What must SMS do?

Answer 2

Safety of 3P’s
(People, Property, Pollution)

Compliance with mandatory rules and regulations

ID risks & establish safeguards

Improve safety

Question 3

What is a DPA?

Answer 3

Designated person ashore

• Access to highest level management
• Link between ship & management company
• Monitoring the safety & pollution prevention of a vessel

Question 4

When to contact DPA?

Answer 4

Assistance needed from shore

Defect report

Emergency / Accident report

Audit / Inspections

Question 5

Who is responsible for SMS onboard?

Answer 5

Master
~> IMORR
(In My Office Reviewing Reports)

Implements
Motivates
Orders
Reviews
Report & improve

Question 6

What is the difference between a non conformity and a major non conformity?

Answer 6

Non - Conformity:
Non fulfillment of a specific requirement.

MAJOR non - conformity:
- Poses serious threat to 3 P’s
-Requires Immediate corrective action from management

Question 7

SMS deficiency?

Answer 7

Requirements on SMS not met from instrument or convention

Question 8

Difference between Inspection, Audit, Survey?

Answer 8

Inspection : Port state checking compliance of conventions

Audit : Ensuring you would pass inspection

Survey : Leads to issuing of certificate

Question 9

What is masters authority?

Answer 9

Master can override companies policies if necessary for safety of 3 P’s.

SHOULD SAY SO IN SMS!