Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code, 6th Edition: 2024
Key mandatory requirement for merchant ships, and the safety management system (SMS) is a critical mechanism for ensuring safe and environmentally responsible operations on board ships. ISM-related deficiencies are in the top three most-reported deficiencies by port state control authorities globally.
The Code helps shipping companies comply with the code and provides practical guidance for designated persons ashore (DPAs) and crew to develop, implement and maintain an effective, user-friendly SMS.
New and updated guidance to help shipping companies fulfil their safety and environmental obligations, including:
- A chapter on internal auditing, so that the SMS can be further improved on an ongoing basis;
- An example programme of drills and exercises over a year, to help companies prepare and train for all emergencies;
- An updated publications list to help companies develop and update their SMS, split into department and ship types;
- Examples of standard operating procedures and checklists;
- Templates for standard operating procedures and checklists;
- New checklists to help companies write procedures;
- A new crew familiarisation checklist;
- New checklists to help companies conduct internal audits;
- Questions to help internal auditors with the internal audit; and
- Updated graphics.
Adds a brand new chapter on internal audits, to assist companies with ongoing compliance, reduce delays at port and stay on top of continuous improvement goals. Packed with helpful tools and tips from some of the world’s leading shipping companies, it includes an enhanced toolkit of checklists for familiarising crew, writing procedures and checklists, and conducting internal audits, with templates for standard operating procedures and questions to assist the internal auditor during interviews of shore and ship based personnel.
It is strongly recommended that a copy is in every shipping company office and carried on board every ship worldwide. This includes shipping company executives, DPAs, masters and all other personnel – shipboard and shore-based – with ISM-related responsibilities.
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