What is ism code
- 1. ISM CodeISM Code What is the ISM Code?What is the ISM Code? June ShweJune Shwe
- 2. Safety ManagementSafety Management ObjectivesObjectives (A) Safety management objectives of the Company should: 1)Provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment; 2)Assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment and establish appropriate safeguards; and 3)Continuously improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and aboard ships, including preparing for emergencies related both to safety and environmental protection.
- 3. Objectives of the CodeObjectives of the Code (B) The objectives of the Code are: ￭to ensure safety at sea, ￭prevention of human injury or loss of life, and ￭avoidance of damage to the environment, ￭in particular to the marine environment and to property.
- 4. Designated PersonDesignated Person (C) The designated person should verify and monitor all safety and pollution prevention activities in the operation of each ship. This monitoring should include, at least, the following internal processes: .1 communication and implementation of the safety and environmental protection policy; .2 evaluation and review of the effectiveness of the safety management system; .3 reporting and analysis of non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences; .4 organizing and monitoring of internal audits; .5 appropriate revisions to the SMS; and .6 ensuring that adequate resources and shore based support are provided.
- 5. Safely Management CertificateSafely Management Certificate (D) Safely Management Certificate means: a document issued to a ship which signifies that the Company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved safety management system. Document of Compliance means: a document issued to a Company which complies with the requirements of this Code.
- 6. Non-conformityNon-conformity (E) Non-conformity means: an observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement.
- 7. Major non-conformityMajor non-conformity (F) Major non-conformity means: � an identifiable deviation that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the ship or � a serious risk to the environment that requires immediate corrective action or � the lack of effective and systematic implementation of a requirement of this Code.
- 8. ObservationObservation (G) Observation means: a statement of fact made during a safety management audit and substantiated by objective evidence.
- 10. The EndThe End