Ism Flashcards
What is ISM?
International Safety Managment code. The Code sets an international standard for the safe management and operation of vessels so as to ensure safety at sea, prevention of injury and loss of life and protection of the environment from pollution.
Objectives of ism code
- To ensure safety at sea and prevent human injury and loss of life.
- Protect Property
- To prevent damage to the environment
- Encourage development of a safety culture within in the shipping industry
Master responsibilities under ism
In My Office Reviewing Reports
Implement Safety And Environmental Policy
Motivate crew in observation of policies
Orders are clear and simple
Review the SMS
Report any deficiencies to shore management
SMS sections
- General risk assessments
- Company safety and environment policy
- Company responsibilities and authority
- Designated person
- Masters responsibilities and authority
- Resources and personal
- Shipboard operations
- Emergency procedures
- Reporting incidents
- Maintenance of ship and equipment
- Documentation
- Review and evaluation and internal audits
Designated person responsibility
Ensure safe operation of each ship and provide a link between those onboard and the company.
DP must have access to highest level of management
Monitor safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of the ship
ensure that adequate resources and shore support is applied as required
Arange of audits
Report and analys non-conform and accidents
Implementation of safety and environmental policy
Evaluate and review the SMS
Functional requirements of the SMS
SOCREM
S - S&E Policy
O - Operational Procerdures
C - Comunication lines and authorities
R - Reporting Procedures for Accidnets and Non Conf
E - Emergency preparedness
M - Managment reviews and internal audits
Objectives of the Company
- Provide safe p[ractices in ship operation and a safe working environment
- Establish safe guards against all identified risks
- Continuously improve Safety Managment skills of personal ashore and aboard, including preparation for emergencies for both safety and environmental protection.
How does the master achieve his responsibilities under the SMS
Often Fun Intensely Explaining Training Drills.
- Ownership, Provide a sense of ownership of the SMS
- Feedback, Provide appreciation for crew achieve it objective.
- Incentive for reporting hazardous incidents
- Explain the company Safety and environmental policy
- Training, Regular
- Demotivation, Avoid issues such as pay or leave disputes.
What is the masters overriding Authority.
Nothing can remove the Masters authority and responsibility to make decisions and take action with respect to the preservation of life, safety of the ship and pollution prevention and the responsibility to request the company’s assistance as may be necessary.
This must be entered into the SMS.
Master discretion as per SOLAS
The owner, charter, company or any other person shall not prevent or restrict the master from taking or executing any decision which in the maters judgment is necessary fo the safety of life at sea and protection of the environment.
Reason for ISM
In the 1980’s there was mounting concern regarding poor Managment standards onboard vessels which culminated in the sinking of the Herald of free enterprise which left port with its bow doors open.
What is the DOC
Document of Compliance.
Issued to the company by Flag when shore side aspects of the SMS are fully compliant with the ISM code.
Copy of teh DOC must be issued to each vessel.
Survey annualy
ISM section to remember
- Safety and Environmental POlicy
- Designated Persons
- Company responsibilities and authority
- Master responsibilities and authority
- Development of shipboard operations
- Maintenance of teh ship and equipment
- Emergency preparedness
- Documentation
- Certification and periodical verification.
How to prepare for an ISM survey
Refer to Loyds ISM and ISPS pocket checklist.
- First impressions
Gangway, access control, appearance - Certificates and Documents
Cert readily available (SMC, DOC, CSR, ISPS, SMS, S&E policy - System Managment
Masters review, Internal audits, Risk assesmnets, Non conformitie records
Safety committee meetings - Resource and personal
Safe manning, Crew list, STCW certs, Crew famil records - Inspections and maintenance
Records of all inspections and maintenance available, LSA equip in good order - Emergency preparedness
Muster list, Crew familiar with duties, Dril matrix with drill reports, Emergency escapes, - Shipboard Operations
Procedures available and implemented for all key operations
Non-Conformity
Observed situation where objective evidence indicates non-fulfilment of a specific requirement which needs to be rectified as soon as possible. (Damaged/fire extinguisher, Faulty compass)
