ISM

Question 1

What is ISM

Answer 1

International management code for the safe operations of ships and for pollution prevention.
Code to ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage to the marine environment, and to property.

Question 2

To whom does ISM apply

Answer 2

All passenger ships
Cargo 500gt +
Oil, chemical, gas tankers 500gt +

Question 3

Masters responsibilities under ISM

Answer 3

Implementing safety and environmental protection policy
Motivating the crew in the observance of the policy
Issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner
Verifying that specified requirements are observed
Reviewing the SMS and reporting its deficiencies to the shore based management

Question 4

Functional requirements of ISM

6

Answer 4

1. A safety and environmental protection policy
2. Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legistlation
3. Defined levels of authority and lines of communication between shore and shipboard personnel
4. Procedures for reporting accidents and non conformities
5. Procedures to prepare for and respond to emergency situations
6. Procedures for internal audits and management reviews

Question 5

What ships does ISM apply to

Answer 5

All ships 500gt+

Question 6

Validity of Document of Compliance

Answer 6

5 years, annual audits

Question 7

Validity of SMC

Answer 7

5 years, intermediate

Question 8

What is the SMS

Answer 8

Structured and documented system allowing company and ship to implement effectively the safety and environmental protection policy

Question 9

Contents of code

Answer 9

16 chapters
Part A. Implementation
Part B. Certification and verification