International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
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The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) is an international maritime safety and environmental protection standard that requires shipping companies to implement structured safety management systems for their vessels.
Aliases (3)
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
environmental protection standard
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international maritime safety code → |
| adoptedBy |
International Maritime Organization
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| aimsTo |
avoid damage to property
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avoid damage to the environment → ensure safety at sea → prevent human injury or loss of life → |
| alsoKnownAs |
ISM Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
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| appliesTo |
ship operators
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shipping companies → ships engaged in international voyages → |
| category |
international standard
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maritime regulation → |
| chapterIncorporatedInto |
SOLAS Chapter IX
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| complianceRequires |
Document of Compliance for the company
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Safety Management Certificate for each ship → |
| developedBy |
Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization
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| enforcedBy |
flag State administrations
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recognized organizations acting on behalf of flag States → |
| enteredIntoForce |
1998
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| focusesOn |
continuous improvement of safety management
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risk assessment and risk control in ship operations → |
| language |
English (authentic text)
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| legalBasis |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
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| monitoredBy |
port State control authorities
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| promotes |
environmental protection practices on board ships
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safety culture in shipping companies → |
| regulates |
pollution prevention from ships
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safe operation of ships → |
| requires |
clear lines of authority and communication on board and ashore
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documented safety management procedures → implementation of a Safety Management System → procedures for emergency preparedness → procedures for internal safety audits and management reviews → procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities → |
| scopeIncludes |
company responsibilities and authority
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company verification, review and evaluation → designated person ashore → documentation control → maintenance of the ship and equipment → master’s responsibility and authority → resources and personnel → shipboard operations → |
| shortName |
ISM Code
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Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
("ISM Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention")
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alsoKnownAs |
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Safety Management Certificate
("International Safety Management Code")
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basedOn |
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ISM Code
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fullName |
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MSC
("International Safety Management Code")
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governingBodyOf |
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Safety Management Certificate
("International Safety Management Code certification scheme")
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partOf |
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Safety Management Certificate
("International Safety Management Code")
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relatedTo |
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Maritime Safety Committee
("International Safety Management Code")
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responsibleFor |