About the Course

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), introduced the ISM Code to the industry in 1998, it is now mandatory for a wider range of cargo ships and for mobile offshore drilling units (MODU’s), and it is seen as a major instrument to safeguard seafarers from workplace hazards. Past maritime major incidents were a terrible warning bell that highlighted the importance of a Safety management System on board Vessels and Offshore Installations. By attending this intensive 5 Day training, the participants will develop a key understanding of the mandatory ISM Code, the very regulation which is impossible to ignore in today’s highly regulated industry.

Target Audience

The ISM CODE is a training program for Nautical Officers, Engineers, Superintendents, Vessel Managers and Technical Managers.

Course Content

• The Background to the International Safety Management Code
• The Aims, Structure and Content of the ISM Code
• Company Responsibilities, Authority and Obligations
• Operational Safety Management – Shipboard Operations
• Risk Assessment and Management

Course Duration

5 days