Practical Approach to The ISM Code training course in Athens

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Majority of marine accidents are brought about by human error and poor management. The International Maritime Organization has initiated the ISM Code, which means International Safety Management Code for safe operation ships & for pollution prevention, to mainly reduce such errors and lapses. Furthermore, ISM Code has been made mandatory for all vessels built after 01 July 2002.

This course will give an overview and understanding of the Code to the participants that can be advantageous in keeping the company in compliance with it. Additionally, it will equip the participants with the knowledge to keep maintaining high levels of safety thus, reducing hazards and environmental incidents.

Understand the ISM Code in general.
Determine the different legislative requirements related to the Code.
Detail the process of certification and documentations.
Recognize the conducting of audit – ISM Way.
Understand the ISM Code Parts and Sections

Ship Officers and Engineers
Ship’s Crew
Ship Owners
Ship Managers
Technical Superintendents
Designated Person Ashore

Athens

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5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Introduction and Background

The ISM Code
Purpose of ISM Code
IMO implementations for the Safe Management of Ships
Principles and Objectives of the ISM Code
Safety Culture
The Safety Management System

Legislations and Governing Bodies

Terminologies
International Legislation
EU Legislation
The Merchant Shipping (ISM) Regulations 1988
Basic Competence for Performing Verification
Document of Compliance
Safety Management Certificate

Certification

The Document of Compliance
The Safety Management Certificate
Document Review and Planning
Audits
Interim DOC and SMC
Annual and Intermediate Verifications

Conducting the Audit – Part I

The Safety Management System
Audit Plan
Responsibility of Lead Auditor
Opening and Closing Meetings
Assessing the Safety Management System

Conducting the Audit – Part II

Human Element
Observations
Non-conformity
Major Non-conformity
Non-conformity Note
Audit Report
Report for DOC Audit
Report for SMC Audit
Close-out Major and Minor Non-conformities
Corrective Action
Cancellation or Suspension of DOC or SMC
Confidentiality Audit

ISM Code Parts and Sections – Part A

Implementation
Objectives
Safety and Environmental Protection Policy
Company Responsibilities and Authority
Designated Person/s
Master’s Responsibility and Authority
Resources and Personnel
Development of Plans for Shipboard Operations
Emergency Preparedness
Reports and Analysis of Non-conformities, Accidents and Hazardous Occurrences
Maintenance of the Ship and Equipment

ISM Code Parts and Section – Part B

Certification & Verification
Certification Periodic Verification
Interim Certification
Verification
Forms of Certificates

Reporting & Filing

Reporting and Quality Control Procedures
Annexes

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