4 Ism
4 Ism
4 Ism
Cargo Operations;
Navigation;
Machinery or Engine Room Operations;
Maintenance;
Testing & Inspection of Equipment of Machinery/Equipment;
Emergency Preparedness & Contingency Planning;
Recruiting, Selection and further training of Crew;
Control of all documentation; &
Supplying of Stores & Spare Parts, etc.
To whom does it apply?
Company management
from the very top
level; to
All shore staff;
The Master;
Officers; and
Ratings onboard the
ships.
Intent
• The ISM Code is intended as a means of encouraging
“continuous improvement” of safety management
skills for persons within the maritime industry, that
can be applied to all ships;
◆ Composed of: -
- The Quality Manual;
- Safety & Environmental Policy;
- Work Procedures and Instructions
(Fleet Manuals Vol 1, 2 & 3 +
Operational Procedures and
Contingency Plans Manual);
&Forms and Records.
Think of it as a shipboard operation
& safety reference library. It is
available for use at any time.
Computerized SMS on most ships
since 2003
ISM Chapter 2 - Safety & Environmental Policy
It is a statement of
commitment to operate
ships safely and also to
protect the marine
environment;
A commitment to the crew
onboard that all possible
support will be extended in
order to ensure that your
ship is a safe and healthy
place to work;
HSC Safety & Environmental Policy
It is available in
various locations
around your ship;
Study it and
remember what it
stands for.
Is the person
onshore that has
been placed in
charge of monitoring
the safe operation
and pollution
prevention activities
of all the vessels
under management.
Designated Person
It is the company’s
responsibility to supply crew
that are qualified, certified for
the rank and medically fit;
The Master must be properly
qualified for command; and
The company also makes
available resources for training
and upgrading of crew
knowledge.
ISM chapter 6.3 - Onboard Training &
Familiarization
The Company is
responsible for providing
training which may be
required in support of the
QMS;
Training Requirements for
ship’s crew must be
identified and reported on
the Appraisal Report
Agencies will then arrange
training during the vacation
period.
ISM chapter 7 - Procedures & Work
Instructions
Contents:
Operational Procedures;
Cargo Handling Procedures;
Distress Message Transmission;
Fire Detection & Protection
System;
Security Procedures;
Emergency Contingency Plans;
Resource Conservation;
Mooring & Mooring Winches; &
List of Essential Equipment.
Record Keeping
Defined as:
An event where something
or someone has not complied
with an element of the HSC
QMS; not in accordance with
system or procedure
It maybe potentially
hazardous and requires
improvement to prevent
recurrence;
Usually highlighted as a
result of an inspection.
Accidents
Occur frequently in
everyday life;
These are the situations
that we must learn from;
This time, no injury,
damage or pollution
resulted, however without
improvement - who
knows what will happen
the next time?
ISM 9.2 – Corrective Actions
Planned Maintenance
Systems are in place on
your ship to ensure that:
- The ship and all onboard
equipment is kept in good
operating condition;
- Standby equipment is
regularly tested and ready
for immediate use.
ISM 10.2 - Inspection & Test