THE ISM CODE: FUNDAMENTALS AND IMPLEMENTATION

This course provides a comprehensive guide to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, a cornerstone of maritime safety. It is designed for shoreside managers, designated persons ashore (DPAs), and senior shipboard officers who are responsible for implementing and maintaining a Safety Management System (SMS). The program covers the foundational principles of the ISM Code, its structure, and its requirements for safe vessel operation and pollution prevention. Participants will learn how to develop a compliant SMS, document procedures, and prepare for internal and external audits to ensure a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Understand the purpose, principles, and regulatory framework of the ISM Code.
• Develop and implement a compliant Safety Management System (SMS) for their company.
• Manage the documentation, records, and reporting procedures required by the ISM Code.
• Prepare vessels and offices for internal and external audits to obtain and maintain certification.

ISM Code, SOLAS Chapter IX, ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISPS Code (security management), MARPOL (environmental procedures), MLC 2006 (labour management), Flag State and Port State Control requirements.