Regulations - ISM

Question 1

In which publication can information regarding the ISM code be found?

Answer 1

SOLAS chapter IX

Question 2

What is the purpose of ISM?

Answer 2

To provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.

Question 3

What are the objectives set out by the ISM?

Answer 3

To ensure safety at sea
Prevent human injury or loss of life
Avoid damage to the environment, in particular the marine environment and property

Question 4

What must a safety management system do?

Answer 4

Provide safe practices and a safe work environment.
Identify risk and establish safeguards.
Continuously improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and onboard.

Question 5

What are all companies required to have to improve ship-shore communication?

Answer 5

Designated person ashore who can act as a direct link between upper management and ship.

Question 6

What documents will be issued for ISM compliant ships?

Answer 6

Document of compliance and SMS certificate.

Question 7

For how long is the SMS certificates validity?

Answer 7

Valif for 5 years but must have one intermediate audit between years 2 & 3.

Question 8

For how long is the DOC validity?

Answer 8

5 years from inital audit but must undergo annual audit by flag state.

Question 9

Where can the DOC and SMS certificate be found?

Answer 9

DOC original is with the company and a copy is kept onboard the ship.

SMS original certificate is kept onboard and a copy to the company.