SAFETY

MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
( S M S)

CERTIFICATE

The ISM Code is the standard for establishing a system

For the SAFE management
And operation of vessels for POLLUTION PREVENTION

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This System will have to be approved by the flag Administration,

Or an organization recognized by-it, a Certificate is issued.

YOUR COMPANY WILL HAVE TO BE CERTIFIED

For the first time in history – the Company ashore ( the office- not
Just the ship) has to be approved and have a Certificate.
(Like the licence an airline needs to be an aircraft operator).
Would you fly on an aeroplane run by a company
Which is not certified ?

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 THERE ARE AT LEAST 4 (FOUR) REASONS
TO ADOPT THE ISM CODE

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SAFE

1) IT MAKES YOUR SHIP A SAFER PLACE TO WORK

It provides for safe working practices and develops a safe working
Environment on board your ship

PROTECT
THE
SEA

2) IT PROTECTS THE SEA AND

THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

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 3) IT CLEARLY DEFINES YOUR JOB
and therefore it makes it
easer for you
CHART CORRECTION
PROCEDURE
1._____________________
2._____________________
3._____________________
4._____________________

2ND Officer

4) IT’S THE LAW

Compliance to the ISM Code is required by Chapter IX of
SOLAS 74 Convention. It is therefore mandatory.
Deadline for Tankers, Bulk Carriers and Passenger ships
Is not later than July 1998. For all others ships July 2002.

DEAD LINE JULY

1998.
FOR OTHERS JULY 2002.

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 WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SEAFARER?

The Seafarers are very important in working with the system.

They are the ones who make it work / happen.
They are the end user of the system.
Their participation and involvement is required during
The development and implementation stage.

YOURS
COMPANY
NEEDS YOU

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 ISM CODE REQUIREMENTS

The ISM Code is divided in 13 sections

SECTION 1 :
“ GENERAL”
An introduction to the general purpose of the Code and its objectives.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION POLICY
1.________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________

COMPANY MUST
PUT IN WRITING
ITS POLICY AND
PROTECTION
MARINE
ENVIRONMENT

SECTION 2:
“SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICY”

The Company must put in writing its POLICY on the safety and the
Protection of the marine environment and make sure that everyone
Know about it and follows it.

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SECTION 3:

“COMPANY’S RECPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES”

The Company must have sufficient & suitable people
( in the office and on vessels) with clearly defined roles
& responsibilities ( who is responsible for what).
MANAGEMENT
MASTER
DESIGNATED
PERSON

FINANCE TECHICAL MARINE

SPARE REPAIT& CREW OPERATIONS

MAINTENANCE

SECTION 4:
“DESIGNATED” PERSON ASHORE
The Company must appoint a person in the office responsible for
Monitoring and following all “SAFETY” matters of the vessels.

OUR RESULTS SHOW THAT OUR ACCIDENTS

RATE HAS DECREASED BY 59.99 %
THIS YEAR
HOWEVER WE CAN IMPROVE BY……..

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SECTION 5:
“MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY”
The Master is responsible to make the System working on board.
He must help his crew in following the system and give them
Instructions when necessary.
The Master is the main responsible on the ship and he can override
The office on “SAFETY” and “POLUTION PREVENTION” matters.

IT IS MATTER
I OF
AGREE SAFETY
WITH YOU

SECTION 6 :
“RESOURCES & PERSONNEL”
The Company must employ the “right” people on board vessels and in
The office and make sure that all of them:
a) know what their duties are,
b) receive instructions on how to carry out their duties,
c) get trained when and if necessary. COMPANY MUST
EMPLOY “RIGHT”
PEOPLE ON BOARD
VESSELS

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 SECTION 7:
“DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS”
“Plan What You Do – Do What You Plan “
You need to plan your work on ship and follow your plan when working.

HOT WORK PERMIT

NAVIGATION PROCEDURE
CHECK LIST
____________
____________
____________ BUNKER CHECK LIST
____________
____________
____________
____________

SECTION 8:
“EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS”
You should be prepared for the unexpected ( emergency).
It can happen any time. The Company should develop plans for
Responding to emergency situation on board its vessels and
practise them.
YOU SHOULD BE
PREPAIRED FOR
UNEXPECTED
SITUATION !!!

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 SECTION 9:
“REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF NON-CONFORMITIES
ACCIDENTS AND HAZARDOUS OCCURRENCES”
No person or system is perfect. The good thing about this system is that is
Gives you to correct it and improve it. When you find something wrong
( including accidents and hazardous situations) report it.
It will be analysed and the whole system can be improved.
IT WILL BE ANALYSED
THAT YOU HAVE AND THE WHOLE
TO CORRECT SYSTEM CAN BE
IMPROVED

SECTION 10:
“MAINTENANCE OF THE SHIP AND EQUIPMENT”
The vessel and its equipment must be maintained in a good conditions
You should always comply with the rules and regulations. Always maintain
And frequently test those pieces of equipment important for your safety.
Keep records of the work carried out.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN AND
TEST EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY

KEEP RECORDS OF WORK

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 SECTION 11:
“DOCUMENTATION”
Your working system (Safety Management System – SMS)
Must be put in writing (documented), and controlled.
Such documents must be available both in the office and on the ships.
You must also, control all your paperwork related to the system
(records and forms)
YOU MUST CONTROL
PAPER WORK RELATED
TO THE SYSTEM (SMS)

SECTION 12:
“COMPANY VERIFICATION REVIEW AND EVALUATION”
The Company must have its own internal methods for making sure that the
System working and is improving.

I THINK WE CAN
IMPROVE ON THIS ???

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 SECTION 13:
“CERTIFICATION, VERIFICATION AND CONTROL”
The flag Administration or an organization recognized by it, will have to
Send external Auditors to check the company’s system in the office and
On board each ship.
After it has satisfied itself that the system is working the flag Administration
Will issue a Certificate of Compliance for the office and Safety Management
Certificate for each ship.

CERTIFICATE

VESSEL OFFICE

ISM ISM

“SAFETY “DOCUMENT OF
MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE”
CERTIFICATE”

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