ISM DOCUMENT CONTROL

This course provides essential training for shipboard and shoreside personnel on the management of documents and records required by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. It focuses on the practical aspects of establishing and maintaining an effective document control system on board a vessel. Participants will learn how to ensure that all Safety Management System (SMS) documentation, including manuals, procedures, checklists, and records, are accurate, up-to-date, and readily available for audits. The program covers the entire document lifecycle, from creation and revision to distribution and archiving, with an emphasis on both paper-based and electronic systems.

• Implement and maintain a compliant document control system on board a vessel.
• Manage the creation, revision, and distribution of SMS-related documents.
• Ensure that all required records and reports are accurately kept and controlled.
• Control obsolete documents to prevent their unintended use.
• Prepare for and respond to audits regarding documentation and records.

ISM Code (Section 11), SOLAS Chapter IX, ISPS Code (security documentation), STCW Convention (certification records), MLC 2006 (crew records), MARPOL (environmental records), ISO 15489 (Records Management), IMO guidelines on electronic documentation.