ISM Code
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The ISM Code is an international safety management standard for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention, mandating structured safety management systems for shipping companies and vessels.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
International Maritime Organization instrument
ⓘ
international maritime safety standard ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | International Maritime Organization ⓘ |
| adoptedThrough |
IMO Assembly
ⓘ
surface form:
IMO Assembly Resolution A.741(18)
|
| aimsTo |
avoid damage to the environment
ⓘ
ensure safety at sea ⓘ prevent damage to property ⓘ prevent human injury or loss of life ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
certain types of ships engaged in international voyages
ⓘ
ship managers ⓘ ship operators ⓘ shipowners ⓘ shipping companies ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
ⓘ
surface form:
SOLAS Chapter IX
|
| category |
maritime environmental protection regulation
ⓘ
maritime safety regulation ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
flag States
ⓘ
port State control authorities ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
pollution prevention
ⓘ
safe operation of ships ⓘ |
| fullName | International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
company responsibility and authority
ⓘ
continuous improvement of safety management ⓘ designated person ashore ⓘ documentation control ⓘ emergency preparedness ⓘ internal audits and management review ⓘ maintenance of ship and equipment ⓘ |
| implementedThrough |
Document of Compliance
ⓘ
Safety Management Certificate ⓘ Safety Management System ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
ⓘ
surface form:
Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
|
| requires |
clear lines of authority and communication
ⓘ
defined levels of responsibility and authority ⓘ 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 ⓘ |
| requiresCompanyTo |
conduct regular safety management audits
ⓘ
define the master’s responsibility and authority ⓘ ensure crew are properly qualified and familiar with their duties ⓘ establish a safety and environmental protection policy ⓘ hold a valid Document of Compliance ⓘ provide resources and shore-based support ⓘ |
| requiresShipTo | carry a Safety Management Certificate ⓘ |
| shortName | ISM Code self-link ⓘ |
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