Shipping Conventions / Orgs

Question 1

ISM Code

Answer 1

International Safety Management Code

• Introduced by IMO as part of SOLAS convention
• requires operators to have management procedures audited
• must show compliance with Marpol, SOLAS and local regs
• if passed company receive Document of Compliance (DOC) and ship awarded safety management cert (SMC)

Question 2

The ISPS Code

Answer 2

The International Ship and Port Security Code

• part of SOLAS convention by IMO in response to concerns over security/ terrorism esp after 9/11
• also concern piracy and stowaways
• ship over 500gt and ports must comply
• RSO’s award certificate after successfully passing inspection and audit

Question 3

What are RSOs?

Answer 3

Recognized Security Organisation

Responsible to verify security measures of ports and on board ships as per ISPS Code

Question 4

DOC and SMC?

Answer 4

Document of compliance

Safety Management Certificate

• awarded for passing ISM Code inspection

Question 5

BIMCO

Answer 5

Baltic and International Maritime Council

Question 6

ILO / MLC

Answer 6

International Labour Org

Maritime Labour Org