ISM CODE

What are the company's responsibilities under ISM?

1. Man the ships with certified officers 2. Health Surveilance 3. Maintain the ships 4. Appoint a DPA 5. Provide stores 6. Crew Training 7. Arrange for surveys and Audits

What are the requirements of the ISM Code?

1. Safety and Environmental Protection Policy 2. Operating Procedures 3. Communication Lines (Hierarchy) 4. Reporting Accidents and Non Conformities 5. Emergency Procedures 6. Management Reviews (Internal and External Audits)

What is the difference between a; 1. Survey 2. Audit 3. Inspection

1. Survey- Specific- Done using 1 regulation (Example- Load line survey) 100% compliance is required. 2. Audit- Done to check you are complying with your own laid down procedures. ISM Audit- Check YOUR Safety Procedures ISPS Audit- Check YOUR Security Procedures External audit can be delegated to class under the EAS (MGN 561). 3. Inspection- Done with all regulations combined. (Flag- once per year) No certificate, just an inspection report.

How would you make changes to the ISM Code?

1. Fill document change form. 2. Send it to your company. 3. Company will make necessary changes. 4. Company will issue new pages and send ship an amendment number. 5. Once received. Update the SEMS, and amendment log. 6. Discuss with crew during next safety committee meeting. 6. MCA have to be informed with the changes in next audit.

Different elements of the ISM Code? (16)

1. General/Objectives 2. Safety & Environmental Policy 3. Company's Responsibilities 4. DPA 5. Masters Responsibilities 6. Shipboard resources and Personnel 7. Shipboard procedures 8. Emergency procedures 9. Planned Maintenance System 10. Reporting Non Conformities 11. Documentation 12. Company review 13. Certification 14. Interim Certification 15. Verification 16. Forms and Certificates

Validity of an interim DOC?

12 Months. Company has 12 months to gather evidence to prove that measures are in place to meet the requirements of the ISM code.

Validity of an interim SMC?

6 months. Issued to a new ship. When company takes on a new ship which is new to the company. When ship changes Flag/.

What is a SMC?

A safety management certificate. Original kept on-board. Valid for 5 years. Verifies ship is in compliance with the ISM Code.

What is a 'Live Ship?'

A ship which can come back into service within 24hrs. SMC Valid, audits remain carried out as req'd. - Longer than3 months laid up- Additional ISM Audit req'd.

What Ships Comply with the ISM Code?

All passenger ships on domestic/ International Voyages Cargo Ships> 500grt on international voyages

What Certification is required- DOC?

Document of Compliance. Original in office, copy on-board every vessel. Valid for 5 years subject to annual external verification. Verifies company is in compliance with theISM Code ISM SMC- Subject to intermediate verification between 2-3 year.

What does ISM Stand for?

International Management Code for the Safe Operations of Ships and Pollution Prevention

What is an, Observation, Non Conformity, and Major Non Conformity?

Observation- Statement of Fact backed up with evidence. Non-Conformity- Objective evidence indicates Non Fulfilment of a specific requirement. Major Non-Conformity- A deviation that possess a serious threat to the safety of personnel or ship, or marine environment that requires immediate corrective action.

What are the Masters responsibilities under ISM?

P- Promote the SMS M- Motivate the crew (Good job, rewards, lead by example) C- Give clear and concise orders V- Verify the ISM code is being complied with (Inspections, walk arounds) R- Review the SEMS (PleaseMakeCoffeeVeryRich)

What are the 2 Main parts of the ISM Code>

PART A Implementation PART B Verification and Compliance

What is a 'Dead Ship?'

SMC & ISSC Withdrawn Treated just like a new ship. Interim SMC issues.

Role of the DPA?

SPAMS S- Safe Operation of Ships P- Provides a link between ship and shore A- Access to highest level

Is the ISM Code Mandatory? If so, how?

Solas Chapter 9. Management and Safe Operations of Ships

What is a interim DOC?

When initially implementing the code. 1. A company is newly established. 2. New ship type added.

Can 'you' as Master deviate from the SEMS?

Yes. Masters Overriding Authority. Under the SEMS and Letter of Authority. For the safety of the Ship and Protection of the Marine Environment. Example- Lifeboat 3 Monthly Drill. Bad Weather- Safety of persons.

Can a company lose their DOC?

Yes. MCA can withdraw the DOC. When a major Non-Conformity os identified the MCA can withdraw or suspend the DOC. If the MCA consider the company unable to operate ships without a risk of; Serious danger to safety of life Serious danger to property Serious harm to the environment