Course Outline

1. Objectives of the course

2. Definitions
3. Background of the ISM code
4. Birth of The ISM code
5. Objectives of the ISM code
6. Purpose of the ISM code
7. Content of the ISM Code
8. Company Vs. Ship certificates
9. Audits
10.Complying with the ISM code
11.SMS development flow chart

1. Objectives of the course

The objective of this course is to arm the
trainee with the knowledge of:
The role of IMO on safety & international
conventions
The need for the development of the ISM code
The requirements of the code
What needs to be done to comply with the code
Benefits of the code
Drawbacks of the code
The current status of the company with respect
to compliance with the code

2. Definitions
Administration: the government of the state whose flag the ship is
entitled to fly
Anniversary date: means the day and month of each year that
corresponds to the date of expiry of the relevant document or certificate
Company: the owner of the ship or any other organization or person such
as the manager or the bareboat charterer who has assumed the
responsibility for the operation of the ship from the ship owner and who, on
assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all duties and
responsibilities imposed by the code
Document of Compliance(DOC): a document issued to a company which
complies with the requirements of this code
International Maritime Organization(IMO): is the United Nations'
specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and
preventing pollution from ships
ISM Code: International Ship Management Code for Safe operation of ships
and pollution prevention as adopted by the assembly, as maybe amended
by the organization
Maritime Safety Committee(MSC): IMO's senior technical body on
safety-related matters

2. Definitions
Near Miss: a sequence of events and/or
conditions that could have resulted in
loss. This loss was prevented by a
fortuitous break in the causal chain of
events and/or conditions.
Safety Management Certificate: a
document issued to a ship which signifies
that the company and its shipboard
management operate in accordance with
the approved safety management system

3. Background of the ISM code

The global economy simply could not function if it were not
for ships and the shipping industry
Without shipping, intercontinental trade, the bulk transport
of raw materials and the import/export of affordable food
and manufactured goods would simply not be possible
It is generally accepted that more than 90 percent of global
trade is carried by sea.
The global population depends on a safe and efficient
shipping trade network for modern day living to continue
unchecked.
Todays safer shipping environment is the culmination of a
number of initiatives, research, regulations, and
innovations

3. Background of the ISM code

The International Maritime Organization(IMO) formerly known as International
Maritime Consultative Organization(IMCO) was established in 1948 with the
primary purpose of developing and maintaining a comprehensive regulatory
framework for shipping.
Its primary purpose today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal
matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of
shipping
The precedents for the adoption of conventions and codes and their
subsequent amendment by the IMO have generally been shipping disasters
The 1912 sinking of RMS Titanic brought about the adoption of the SOLAS
convention
In 1967, the tanker Torrey Canyon ran aground while entering the English
Channel and spilled her entire cargo of 120,000 tons of crude oil into the sea
A spate of tanker accidents in 1976-1977 finally pushed the IMO to adopt the
MARPOL73/78 convention
Exxon Valdez (1989)- Double Hull Amendments
Erika Disaster(1999)- Revised Single hull phase-out schedule
The prestige Disaster(2002)- Acceleration of the Revised Single hull phaseout schedule

3. Background of the ISM code

Maritime disasters

4. Birth of the ISM code

From reactive to proactive
Reactionary approach
Also known as the classical approach
Measures are taken after the occurrence of a serious accident
These measures give rise to prescriptive legislative requirements
80% of all legislation is reactive
Proactive approach
Prescribes what to do, NOT how to do
One has to design tailor made decisions with in a certain
framework
Paves way for self regulation based on the following assumptions:
Difference in operations and general management principles
Wide variation of ship types
Wide variation in cargoes
Wide variations in manning situations
Trading areas
Weather conditions

4. Birth of the ISM code

From reactive to proactive
Reactionary(Prescription)

Proactive(Performance
based)

Traditional or classical approach

Modern approach

Driven by accident history

Regulators define specific objective

Regulators actively involved in

drafting

Nature of solution left to operator

Specific rules defining technical

solutions

Potential for cost benefit decision

making

Set standards create equity and

transparency

Acknowledges that not all undesired

events are covered by formal rules
and regulations

Tends to make companies passive

Develops ship/trade specific safety

measures based on continuous
assessment of own risks

Always comes too late

Tendency to over react when the
accident is publicity attracting

4. Birth of the ISM code

From reactive to proactive
A number of very serious accidents which occurred during the
late 1980's, were manifestly caused by human errors, with
management faults also identified as contributing factors.
Lord Justice Sheen in his inquiry into the loss of the Herald of
Free Enterprise famously described the management failures as
"the disease of sloppiness".
At its 16th Assembly in October 1989, IMO adopted resolution
A.647(16), Guidelines on Management for the Safe Operation of
Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The purpose of these Guidelines was to provide those
responsible for the operation of ships with a framework for the
proper development, implementation and assessment of safety
and pollution prevention management in accordance with good
practice
The objective was to ensure safety, to prevent human injury or
loss of life, and to avoid damage to the environment, in
particular, the marine environment, and to property.

4. Birth of the ISM code

The Guidelines were based on general principles and
objectives so as to promote evolution of sound management
and operating practices within the industry as a whole
The Guidelines recognized the importance of the existing
international instruments as the most important means of
preventing maritime casualties and pollution of the sea and
included sections on management and the importance of a
safety and environmental policy
After some experience in the use of the Guidelines, in 1993
IMO adopted the International Management Code for the Safe
Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (the ISM Code).
In 1998, the ISM Code became mandatory under the
provisions of chapter IX of the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974

4. Birth of the ISM code continued

IMOs MSC to develop guidelines to ensure safe operation of ro-ro passenger vessels

Resolution A. 596(15)

1987

Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and pollution

prevention
Resolution A.647(16)
1989
Revised Guidelines on management for the safe operation of ships and
pollution prevention
Resolution A.680(17)
1991

The ISM code

Resolution A.741(18)

1993

6. Purpose of the ISM Code

Establish a Safety Management System
Commit top management to safety and pollution
prevention
Promote safe/pollution free ship management
Safeguard master in performing safety related
duties
Achieve and maintain safety standards
Cover all types of shipping through general
principles
Apply at all levels i.e. ashore and afloat
Minimize or avoid poor decisions/human error

7. Contents of the ISM Code

The ISM Code as amended consists of
The Preamble: The introductory part of the code
Part A: Implementation which is comprised of
1. General
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Objectives of the code
1.3 Application of the code
1.4 Functional requirements for an SMS
2. Safety and environmental protection policy
3.Company responsibilities and authority
4.Designated persons
5.Masters responsibility and authority
6.Resources and personnel
7.Shipboard operations
8.Emergency preparedness
9.Reports and analysis of non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences
10.
Maintenance of the ship and equipment
11.
Documentation
12.
Company verification, review and evaluation

7. Contents of the ISM Code

Part B: Certification and verification
13. Certification and periodical verification
14. Interim certification
15. Verification
16. Forms of certificates

Part A
1.1. Definitions
1.1.1 ISM Code: International Ship Management Code for Safe operation of ships and pollution
prevention as adopted by the assembly, as maybe amended by the organization
1.1.2 Company: the owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager or the
bareboat charterer who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the ship
owner and who, on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all duties and
responsibilities imposed by the code
1.1.3 Administration: the government of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly
1.1.4 Safety Management System: a structured and documented system enabling company personnel
to implement effectively the company safety and environment protection policy
1.1.5 Document of Compliance(DOC): a document issued to a company which complies with the
requirements of this code
1.1.6 Objective evidence: qualitative or quantitative information, records or statements of fact
pertaining to safety or to the existence and implementation of a safety management system element,
which is based on observation, measurement or test and which can be verified
1.1.7 Observation: a statement of fact made during a safety management audit and substantiated by
objective evidence
1.1.8 Non-conformity: an observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfillment of
a specified requirement
1.1.9 Major non-conformity: an identifiable deviation that poses a serious threat to the safety of
personnel or the ship or a serious risk to the environment that requires immediate corrective action or
the lack of effective and systematic implementation of the requirement of this code
1.1.10 Anniversary date: means the day and month of each year that corresponds to the date of expiry
of the relevant document or certificate
1.1.12 Convention: means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended

1.2. Objectives of the ISM Code

1.2.1 Ensure safety at sea, prevention of injury or loss of human life and
avoidance of damage to environment
1.2.2 Hence the safety management system of the company should:

.1 Provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe

working environment
.2 Assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the
environment and establish appropriate safe guards
.3 Continuously improve safety management skills of personnel
ashore and aboard ships including emergency related to
safety and environment protection
1.2.3 The SMS should ensure:
.1 Compliance with mandatory rules and regulations
.2 That applicable codes, guidelines and standards
recommended by the Organization, Administrations,
classification societies and maritime organizations are taken
into account

1.3. Application
The requirements of this code maybe applicable
to all ships
Tankers

Passenge
r Ships

Ro-Ros

ISM
Code

Bulkers

MPCs
Container
Vessels

1.3. Application
Takes into consideration that no two ship companies are the
same, hence the ISM code is based on general principles and
objectives
Since its effective date of July 1, 1998, the Code has applied to
Passenger ships; and
Oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk freight vessels, and highspeed craft of 500 gross tons or more.

As of July 1, 2002, other cargo ships and mobile offshore

regular drilling units (Modus) of 500 gross tons or more also
must be in compliance with the Code.
The ISM code does not apply to:

towing vessels,
barges,
vessels solely engaged in domestic trade,
domestic passenger vessels carrying fewer than 12 passengers, or
fishing vessels

1.4. Functional
requirements for an SMS
1.4 The SMS developed by the Company
should include:
.1 Safety and environmental safety policy
.2 Instructions and procedures to ensure safe
operation of ships and the environment in
compliance with international and flag state
regulations
.3 Defined levels of authority and lines of
communication between and amongst shore and
shipboard personnel
.4 Procedures for reporting accidents and nonconformities with the provisions of this code.
.5 Procedures to prepare for and respond to

2. Safety and environmentalprotection policy

2. Safety and environmental-protection
policy
2.1 The company should establish a
safety and environmental protection
policy which describes how the
objectives of the Code will be achieved
2.2 The implementation of the Code
should be ensured both ashore and
afloat at levels of the organization

3. Company responsibilities and

authority
3. Company responsibilities and authority
3.1 If the entity who is responsible for the operation of
the ship is other than the owner, the owner must
report the full name and details of such entity to the
administration.
E.G: Bareboat charterer *Describe types of chartering
3.2 The responsibility, authority and interrelation of all
personnel who manage, perform and verify work
relating to and affecting safety and pollution
prevention should be defined and documented
3.3 The company is responsible for ensuring that
adequate resources and shore based support are
provided to enable the designated person(s) to carry
out their functions

4. Assigning a designated person(s)

Assigning a designated person(s)-DPA
Every company should designate a person
having direct access to the highest level of
management in order to:
Ensure the safe operation of the fleet
Provide a link between the company and those
onboard

The DPA, among others, is mainly responsible

for:
Monitoring the safety and pollution prevention
aspects of the operation of each ship
Ensuring adequate resources and shore based
support are applied, as required.

5. Masters responsibility and

authority
5. Masters responsibility and authority
5.1 The company should clearly define and document the
masters responsibility with regards to:
.1 Implementing the safety and environmental-protection policy of
the company
.2 Motivating the crew in the observation of that policy
.3 Issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple
manner
.4 Verifying that specified requirements are observed
.5 Periodically reviewing the SMS and reporting its deficiencies to the
shore based management

5.2 The SMS must ensure

It contains a clear statement emphasizing the masters authority
Master has overriding authority and the responsibility to make
decisions with respect to safety and pollution prevention
That the master may request the companys assistance as maybe
necessary

6. Resources and personnel

6. Resources and personnel
6.1 The company should ensure that the master
is:
.1 Properly qualified for command
.2 Fully conversant with the companys SMS
.3 Given the necessary support so that the masters
duties can be safely performed

6.2 The company should ensure that the ship is:

.1 Manned with qualified, certificated and medically-fit
seafarers in accordance with national and
international requirements and;
.2 Appropriately manned in order to encompass all
aspects of maintaining safe operations onboard

6. Resources and personnel

6. Resources and personnel continued
6.3 Proper familiarization of duties to be given to new
personnel and personnel transferred to new assignments
related to safety and environment protection
6.4 Personnel involved in the companys SMS have an
adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations,
codes and guidelines
6.5 Identification of any training which may be required in
support of the SMS and that such training is given to all
personnel concerned
6.6 Ships personnel receive relevant information on the
SMS in a working language or in a language understood
by them
6.7 Ships personnel are able to communicate effectively in
the execution of their duties related to the SMS

7. Shipboard operations
7. Shipboard operation
The company should establish procedures,
plans and instructions including checklists as
appropriate for key shipboard operations
concerning the safety of the personnel, ship
and protection of the environment
Procedures- Voyage planning procedures
Plans- Contingency plans such as collision
procedures
Checklist- Pre-Arrival/Pre-Departure checklist
Forms- Ship security familiarization form

The various tasks should be defined and

assigned to qualified personnel.

8. Emergency preparedness
8. Emergency Preparedness
8.1 The company should identify potential emergency shipboard
situations and establish procedures to respond to them
Collision
Grounding
Flooding
Fire

8.2 The company should establish programs for drills and

exercises to prepare for emergency actions
Fire drills
Abandon ship drills
VRP tests
SSRP tests
SSAS tests

8.3 The SMS should provide for measures ensuring that the
companys organization can respond at any time to hazards,
accidents and emergency situations involving its ships

9. Reports and analysis of non-conformities,

accidents and hazardous occurrences
9. Reports and analysis of non-conformities,
accidents and hazardous occurrences
9.1 The SMS should include procedures ensuring
that non-conformities, accidents and hazardous
situations are reported to the company,
investigated and analyzed with the objective of
improving safety and pollution prevention
9.2 The company should establish procedures for
the implementation of corrective action,
including measures intended to prevent
recurrence

10.

Maintenance of ship and equipment

10. Maintenance of ship and equipment

10.1 Procedures should be established to ensure that the ship is
maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules
and regulations and with any additional requirements which maybe
established by the company
10.2 In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that:
.1
.2
.3
.4

Inspections are held at appropriate intervals

Any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause if known
Appropriate corrective action is taken; and
Records of these activities are maintained

10.3 Equipment and technical systems the sudden operational failure of

which may result in hazardous situations must be identified. The SMS
should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the
reliability of such equipment or systems. These measures should
include the regular testing of standby arrangements and equipment
or technical equipment not in use
10.4 The above mentioned inspections and measures should be
included in the ships operational maintenance routine

11. Documentation
11. Documentation
11.1 The company should establish and maintain
procedures to control all documents and data which are
relevant to the SMS
11.2 The company should ensure that:
.1 Valid documents are available at all relevant locations
.2 Changes to documents are reviewed and approved by
authorized personnel; and
.3 Obsolete documents are promptly removed

11.3 The documents used to describe and implement the

SMS maybe referred to as the SMS manual.
11.4 Documentation should be kept in a form that the
company considers to be most effective
11.5 Each ship should carry onboard all documentation
relevant to the ship

12.

Company verification review and

evaluation
12. Company verification, review and evaluation
12.1 Internal audits should be carried out ashore as well as onboard at
intervals not exceeding 12 months
To verify whether safety and pollution prevention activities comply with the SMS
The interval may be exceeded by not more than 3 months in exceptional
circumstances

12.2 Periodically verify whether all those undertaking delegated ISM related
tasks are acting in conformity with the companys responsibilities under
the code
12.3 Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS with established
procedures
12.4 Audits and possible corrective actions to be carried out in accordance
with documented procedures
12.5 Personnel carrying out the audits should be independent of the areas
being audited as far as practicable
12.6 The results of the audits and reviews should be brought to the
attention of all personnel having responsibility in the area involved
12.7 The management personnel responsible for the area involved should
take timely corrective action on deficiencies found

Part B-Certification &

Verification

13. Certification & Periodical

13.1 The ship should beVerification
operated by a company which has been
issued with a Document of Compliance or with an

Interim Document of Compliance in accordance with paragraph

14.1, relevant to the ship.
13.2 The Document of Compliance should be issued by the
Administration, by an organisation recognised by the
Administration or, at the request of the Administration, by
another Contracting Government to the Convention to any
Company complying with the requirements of this Code for a
period specified by the Administration which should not exceed
five years. Such a document should be accepted as evidence
that the Company is capable of complying with the requirements
of this Code.
13.3 The Document of Compliance is only valid for the ship types
explicitly indicated in the document. Such indication should be
based on the types of ships on which the initial verification was
based. Other ship types should only be added after verification of
the Companys capability to comply with the requirements of this

13. Certification & Periodical

Verification
13.4 The validity of a Document of Compliance should be
subject to annual verification by the Administration or by
an organisation recognised by the Administration or, at
the request of the Administration, by another Contracting
Government within three months before or after the
anniversary date.
The validity of the DOC is subject to annual verification
the window for which is three months either side of the
anniversary date. The annual verification should include
an examination of:
the reports of internal audits of offices and ships;
follow up of corrective action and closing out of non-conformities;
records of management reviews;
reporting of accidents, hazardous occurrences and nonconformities;
amendments to procedures, instructions and revisions to
documentation;

13. Certification & Periodical

Verification
13.5 The Document of Compliance should be
withdrawn by the Administration or, at its
request, by the Contracting Government
which issued the Document when the
annual verification required in paragraph
13.4 is not requested or if there is evidence
of major non-conformities with this Code.
13.5.1 All associated Safety Management
Certificates and/or Interim Safety
Management Certificates should also
be withdrawn if the Document of
Compliance is withdrawn.

13. Certification & Periodical

Verification
13.6 A copy of the Document of Compliance should be placed
on board in order that the master of the ship, if so
requested, may produce it for verification by the
Administration or by an organisation recognised by the
Administration or for the purposes of the control referred
to in regulation IX/6.2 of the convention. The copy of the
Document is not required to be authenticated or certified.
13.7 The Safety Management Certificate should be issued to a
ship for a period which should not exceed five years by
the Administration or an organisation recognised by the
Administration or, at the request of the Administration, by
another Contracting Government. The Safety Management
Certificate should be issued after verifying that the
Company and its shipboard management operate in
accordance with the approved safety management
system. Such a Certificate should be accepted as evidence
that the ship is complying with the requirements of this

13. Certification & Periodical

Verification
13.8 The validity of the Safety Management Certificate should
be subject to at least one intermediate verification by the
Administration or an organisation recognised by the
Administration or, at the request of the Administration, by
another Contracting Government. If only one intermediate
verification is to be carried out and the period of validity of
the Safety Management Certificate is five years, it should
take place between the second and third anniversary
dates of the Safety Management Certificate.
13.9 In addition to the requirements of paragraph13.5.1, the
Safety Management Certificate should be withdrawn by
the Administration or, at the request of the Administration,
by the Contracting Government which has issued it when
the intermediate verification required in paragraph 13.8 is
not requested or if there is evidence of major nonconformity with this Code.

13. Certification & Periodical

Verification
13.10 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraphs 13.2
and 13.7, when the renewal verification is completed
within three months before the expiry date of the existing
Document of Compliance or Safety Management
Certificate the new Document of Compliance or the new
Safety Management Certificate should be valid from the
date of completion of the renewal verification for a period
not exceeding five years from the date of the expiry of
the existing Document of Compliance or Safety
Management Certificate.
13.11 When the renewal verification is completed more than
three months before the expiry date of the existing
Document of Compliance or Safety Management
Certificate, the new Document of Compliance or the new
Safety Management Certificate should be valid from the
date of the completion of the renewal verification for a
period not exceeding five years from the date of

14. Interim Certification

14.1 An Interim Document of Compliance may be issued to
facilitate initial implementation of this Code when:
a. A Company is newly established
b. New ship types are to be added to an existing
Document of Compliance,
. The interim DOC is issued upon verification that the
company:
Demonstrates plans to implement the safety
management system
Meets the full requirements of this Code within the
period of validity of the Interim Document of
Compliance
The validity of the interim DOC shall not exceed a period
of 12 months and should be issued by the administration
or an RO.
A copy of the Interim Document of Compliance should be

14. Interim Certification

14.2 An
Interim Safety Management Certificate
may be issued:
a. to new ships on delivery
b. when a company takes on
responsibility for the operation of a
ship which is new to the company; or
c. when a ship changes flag.
. Such an Interim Safety Management
Certificate should be issued for a period
not exceeding 6 months by the

14. Interim Certification

14.3 An Administration or, at the
request of the Administration,
another Contracting Government
may, in special cases, extend the
validity of an Interim Safety
Management Certificate for a
further period which should not
exceed six months from the date
of the expiry.

14. Interim Certification

14.4 An Interim Safety Management Certificate may be issued
following verification that:
1.the Document of Compliance, or the Interim Document of
Compliance, is relevant to the ship concerned;
2.the safety management system provided by the Company for
the ship concerned includes key elements of this Code and
has been assessed during the audit for issuance of the
Document of Compliance or demonstrated for issuance of the
Interim Document of Compliance;
3.the Company has planned the audit of the ship within three
months
4.the master and officers are familiar with the safety
management system and the planned arrangements for its
implementation;
5.instructions which have been identified as being essential,
are provided prior to sailing; and

15. Verification
15.1 All verifications required by the
provisions of this Code should be
carried out in accordance with
procedures acceptable to the
Administration, taking into account
the guidelines developed by the
Organisation.

16. Forms of Certificates

16.1 The Document of Compliance, the
Safety Management Certificate,
the Interim Document of
Compliance and the Interim Safety
Management Certificate should be
drawn up in a form corresponding
to the models given in the
appendix to this Code. If the
language used is neither English
nor French, the text should include

8. Company vs. Ship

Certificates
Certificate

Company

Ship

Name of
Certificate

Validity

Name of
Certificate

Validity

DOC

5 years

SMC

5 years

Interim DOC

12 months

Interim SMC

6 months

9. Audits
1. Purpose of Audits
to verify compliance of with the requirements
of the ISM Code and
to support and encourage Companies in
achieving safety management objectives,
which are:
a. to provide for safe practices in ship operation
and a safe working environment;
b. to establish safeguards against all identified
risks; and
c. to continuously improve the safetymanagement skills of personnel ashore and
aboard.

9. Audits
2. Types of company audits and
periodicity
a. Initial Audit:
Shall be conducted to issue a DOC for a
Company for the first time.

b. Audit for issuing Interim DOC:

Shall be conducted to issue an Interim DOC
for a newly established Company or a
Company newly implementing its SMS who
has not operated its SMS for three months or
more, or to issue an Interim DOC for a
Company to add a new ship type(s) which are

9. Audits
c. Annual Audit:
Shall be conducted every year between
three months before and after each
anniversary date

d. Renewal Audit
Shall be conducted within three months
before the expiry date of the existing DOC

e. Additional Audit
Shall be conducted to verify effective
actions are taken for MNC as necessary

9. Audits
3. Types of shipboard audits and
periodicity
a. Initial Audit:
Shall be conducted to issue a SMC for a Ship for
the first time.

b. Audit for issuing an Interim SMC:

Shall be conducted to issue an Interim SMC for a
ship which has not operated under the Companys
SMS for three months or more.

c. Intermediate Audit:
Shall be conducted between the second and third

9. Audits
d. Renewal Audit:
Shall be conducted within three months
before the expiry date of the existing
SMC

e. Additional Audit:
Shall be conducted to verify effective
actions are taken for MNC as necessary

10. Complying with the ISM code

Every shipping company, in order to comply with this code should:
Develop an approved Safety Management System(SMS)
Implement the SMS
Maintain the SMS!!!

In summary, compliance with the ISM requires a company to:

Formulate safety and environmental safety polices
Authorize qualified personnel to implement its policies regarding safety and
pollution prevention
Equip the assigned personnel with adequate resources to carry out their
responsibilities
Designate a person with direct access of communication with the top
management
Clearly define the authority and responsibility of the master
Man its vessels with appropriately trained and qualified personnel
Prepare plans procedures and checklists to help properly and safely carry out
various shipboard operations and maintenance of equipment
Ensure proper documentation of various SMS documents
Ensure emergency preparedness by laying out clear procedures for tackling
possible emergency situations
Prepare procedures for verification, review and evaluation of its SMS

11. SMS Development Flow Chart

SOLAS Chapter IX-Management for the
safe operation of ships
ISM Code

Company SMS development

Flag State(RO) approval and
certification
SMS implementation and
maintenance(office and onboard)

Thank you!

End of course