ISO 9000, OSHMS, ISO 31000, ISO 28000, and ISO 14000 as an Integrated Management System (IMS) are considerations inclusive to maritime, vessel (recreation or commercial trade), harbor/port management activities, third party logistics, fuel suppliers/refueling facilities. Consider guidance from ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 issues applicable to the maritime sector. At seas or in port...

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ISM Code

The International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Responsibility in Prevention of Pollution is based on the requirements of ISO 9000. ISM requires that organizations managing vessels must develop, implement, and maintain a management system for safety. Whilst quality address issues to promote ongoing customer satisfaction, risk is address by a safety and prevention of pollution scheme.

The IMS code has been developed by the International Maritime Organization, the International Safety Management (ISM Code) is mandatory by the adoption of SOLAS (Chapter IX). Implementation is mandatory for vessels carrying passengers, tankers, chemicals, gas and bulk carriers of over 500 gross tons since July 1, 1998. In July 1, 2002 applies to general cargo vessels of over 500 gross tons. And July 1, 2006 is the date applicable to over 150 gross tons and which must comply.

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