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ISM Code (Vessel Safety)

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution…

What ISM Code (Vessel Safety) requires

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. It requires the 'Company' to establish a 'Safety Management System' (SMS) and mandates the 'Designated Person Ashore' (DPA) to provide a direct link between the ship and higher management.

Pillar: Logistics & Supply Chain · Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO) · Version: 1.1.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/humanelement/pages/ISMCode.aspx

SHA-256 integrity: 4652bc75682376c413eb1f06880b91f78cd49ace166b56fab733cf298f2c6f37

Primary Citations — 6 traced to source

  • {"citation_id":"SOLAS_CHAP_IX","description":"International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter IX - Management for the Safe Operation of Ships. This chapter makes the ISM Code mandatory.","url":"https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Pages/ISMCode.aspx"}
  • {"citation_id":"IMO_RES_A741(18)","description":"International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution A.741(18) - The original resolution adopting the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.","url":"https://www.maritimecloud.net/Annexes/A741(18).pdf"}

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