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Effective safety
management is hard work
but not impossible;
Do not leave safety to the
Captain, Chief Engineer
and Chief Officer;
All seafarers have a
responsibility for the safe
operation of their ship and
for pollution prevention.
Recap - Management Systems
Cargo Operations;
Navigation;
Machinery or Engine Room Operations;
Maintenance;
Testing & Inspection of Equipment of Machinery/Equipment;
Emergency Preparedness & Contingency Planning;
Recruiting, Selection and further training of Crew;
Control of all documentation; &
Supplying of Stores & Spare Parts, etc.
To whom does it apply?
Company management
from the very top
level; to
All shore staff;
The Master;
Officers; and
Ratings onboard the
ships.
Intent
• The ISM Code is intended as a means of encouraging
“continuous improvement” of safety management
skills for persons within the maritime industry, that
can be applied to all ships;
Composed of: -
- The Quality Manual;
- Safety & Environmental Policy;
- Work Procedures and Instructions
(Fleet Manuals Vol 1, 2 & 3 +
Operational Procedures and
Contingency Plans Manual);
&Forms and Records.
Think of it as a shipboard operation
& safety reference library. It is
available for use at any time.
Computerized SMS on most FM
ships since 2003 (Infomanager)
ISM Chapter 2 - HSC Safety & Environmental
Policy
It is a statement of
Hanseatic’s commitment
to operate ships safely and
also to protect the marine
environment;
We also make a
commitment to you as our
crew onboard that we will
extend all possible support
in order to ensure that your
ship is a safe and healthy
place to work;
HSC Safety & Environmental Policy
It is available in
various locations
around your ship;
Study it and
remember what it
stands for.
Is the person
onshore that has
been placed in
charge of monitoring
the safe operation
and pollution
prevention activities
of all the vessels
under management.
Designated Person
It is Hanseatic’s responsibility to
supply crew that are qualified,
certified for the rank and
medically fit;
The Master must be properly
qualified for command; and
Hanseatic also makes available
resources for training and
upgrading of crew knowledge.
ISM chapter 6.3 - Onboard Training &
Familiarization
Contents:
Operational Procedures;
Cargo Handling Procedures;
Distress Message
Transmission;
Fire Detection & Protection
System;
Security Procedures;
Emergency Contingency Plans;
Resource Conservation;
Mooring & Mooring Winches; &
List of Essential Equipment.
Record Keeping - Master’s File 5.2
Defined as:
An event where something or
someone has not complied
with an element of the HSC
QMS; not in accordance with
system or procedure
It maybe potentially
hazardous and requires
improvement to prevent
recurrence;
Usually highlighted as a
result of an inspection.
Accidents
Are
situati
ons
that
have
the
potent
ial to
beco
me
accide
nts;
This
time
we
were
lucky,
the
dange
r was
identif
ied
before
it
result
ed in
an
Hazardous Occurrences (Near Miss)
Occur frequently in
everyday life;
These are the situations
that we must learn from;
This time, no injury,
damage or pollution
resulted, however without
improvement - who
knows what will happen
the next time?
ISM 9.2 – Corrective Actions
Planned Maintenance
Systems are in place on
your ship to ensure that:
- The ship and all onboard
equipment is kept in good
operating condition;
- Standby equipment is
regularly tested and ready
for immediate use.
ISM 10.2 - Inspection & Test