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6 Definitions Every Seafarer Must Know

Under the ISM Code
By Anish | In: Maritime Law | Last Updated on October 9, 2019

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code was entered into force to ensure safety of people,
safety of ship and cargo, and safety of environment. The ISM code was brought into action to inculcate
safety culture at the sea and at all levels of seafarers working on ships.

In order to understand ISM, it is important to know definitions of a few important terms which determine
the whole structure of IMO’s ISM code. If you are a seafarers working at the sea, then you must know
these six definitions which forms the main structure of the ISM code.

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1. Safety Management System (SMS): The safety management system is a structured and
documented system under the International Safety Management (ISM) code which enables shipping
companies and its ship’s crew to effectively implement all safety policies regarding ship, crew, and
environment while at sea.

2. Document of Compliance: Document of compliance is a certificate issued to a shipping

company which complies with all the requirements of the ISM code.

Document of compliance is one of the most important documents of the ship which are often checked
during port state control survey.

3. Safety Management Certificate (SMC): Safety management certificate (SMC) is a document

provided to a ship signifying that the company and its ship personnel operate in accordance with the
safety management system (SMS).

SMC should be produced by the ship whenever asked by a PSC.

4. Objective Evidence: Objective evidence is any form of information, records, or statements of

facts which indicates implementation of safe management system by the shipping company and its ships.
The objective evidence is based on observations, measurements, or tests that are made during an audit
and which can be verified.

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5. Non Conformity and Major Non-Conformity: When objective evidence indicates non
fulfilment of a specific requirement stated by the safety management system, a situation of non
conformity is considered to have occurred.

A major non-conformity is an extremely serious situation which poses serious threat to the safety of
personnel, ship, or the environment. It indicates a major lapse in effective and systematic
implementation of the ISM code. Major non conformity would require immediate corrective action to be
taken by the ship’s management.

6. Anniversary Date: Anniversary date can be defined as the day and month of each year which
marks the expiry of a relevant certificate or document of the ship under the ISM code.

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Comments

Rakesh shetty says

APRIL 15, 2012 AT 7:11 PM

thx very much indeed…for the efforts you have been taking in compiling, this work.
looking fwd for some more educational tips..
I’m precently in the UnitedKingdom, studying.
This will surely help students like me, in gaining higher education.
but knowledge, has its own power..
and must say….thx for sharing power..
Kind regards…

Rakesh Shetty.
Warsash Maritime Academy
Southampton.

akande Ganiu says

APRIL 18, 2012 AT 4:20 AM

thanx 4 the enlightenment u’re disseminating. lukin foward to getting more insights from you.
more grease to ur elbow

vinod kumar mishra says

JUNE 9, 2012 AT 4:21 PM

thnx very much ….it is very useful to me in learning and its work.
presently i am studing in new zealand for my Marine Engineering class 3 COC Exams….
thnks

vinod mishra
dynacom tankers

ajeesh kr says
APRIL 27, 2018 AT 11:58 AM

great job sir,explained in simple language thanx

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Manickavasagam says
JUNE 25, 2019 AT 1:23 PM

It is very useful for me to understand ism code briefly. Thanks for your efforts and support…

Anish says
JUNE 25, 2019 AT 5:37 PM

@Manickavasagam: Glad the information is useful. ????????

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