ISM CODE / ISM CODE FUNCTION SOLAS 9
PURPOSE OF ISM CODE: To provide the international standard And the safe management and operation of ship and pollution prevention . AIM/ OBJECTIVES OF ISM 1. ensure safety at sea, 2. To avoid the losses of life and human injury, 3. and avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment, and to property APPLICABLE TO: ALL SHIPS EXCEPT GOVERNMENT'S SHIPS ISM CERTIFICATES : DOC- document of compliances SMC- safety management certificate. CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY; flag state or authorized classification society. MAIN DOC main doc is issued to the company following successful audit of shore side asper the (sms) safety management system. evidence required that system is operating last 3 months operating onboard. validity 5 years annual survey 3months before the anniversary. MAIN SMC if major non conformity found in audit main doc and smc will withdrawn smc followed last 3 months before the audit. smc given to ship copy will kept in company. validity