ISM

Question 1

What is the purpose of ISM

Answer 1

It is to provide a standard of safe management and operation of the ships and for oil pollution.

Question 2

Who and when was amended to include the ISM code?

Answer 2

SOLAS in 1994 and was implemented in 1998, it is one of the chapters in SOLAS

Question 3

What are the objectives of the code?

MGN 40

Answer 3

-Ensure safety at sea through safe practices and a safe working environment.
-Prevent of human loss of live or injury.
-Avoidance of damage to property and more importantly the environment in particular the marine environment. By assessing the risk of it’s ships and risk to personnel.
Therefore establishing safeguards through continuous improvement of personnel safety management skills and and preparing for emergency both to safety and environment protection.

Question 4

How is the ISM implemented?

Then what is the SMS?

Answer 4

Through a SMS (Safety Management System)

IT is a structured and documented system that enable company personnel to implement effectively the company safety and environmental policies.

Question 5

What does the SMS manual consist of?

Answer 5

• Commitment from top management.
• A top tier policy manual, meaning a procedure manual that document everything that is done onboard the ship during normal operations and emergency situations.

Question 6

What is the DPA and what is its role?

Answer 6

It is the designated persone ashore