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Internal ISM Ship Audit Checklist

by Azar Tahir, from the Community

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This Internal ISM ship audit checklist helps auditors and ship crews verify compliance with the ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and Flag State requirements. It guides reviews of documentation, bridge and engine room operations, port and deck procedures, environmental protection, drills and training, hours of rest, and HSE practices. Use it to capture findings, attach evidence, confirm corrective actions, and maintain a robust Safety Management System onboard.

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ISM INTERNAL SHIP AUDIT

Explore the ISM INTERNAL SHIP AUDIT template designed to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency and promote safety in your operations.

by SafetyCulture

700+

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Template

Internal ISM Code Audit Report Template

This Internal International Safety Management ISM Code Audit Report template helps maritime operators evaluate Safety Management System compliance across ship and shore operations. Sections cover ISM objectives and application, functional SMS requirements, safety and environmental policy, company responsibilities and the Designated Person, masters authority, crew qualifications and communication, shipboard operations, emergency preparedness and drills, reporting and analysis of non conformities, planned maintenance and critical equipment, documentation control, and internal audit and management review practices. Use it to drive continuous improvement in maritime safety and pollution prevention.

by Richard Flanders, from the Community

10+

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Company Internal ISM Audit Checklist

This internal ISM audit checklist supports maritime companies in evaluating their Safety Management System against the ISM Code and IMO requirements. It covers pre-audit checks, documentation control, top management involvement, annual SMS reviews, internal audit scheduling, handling of nonconformities and incidents, DPA responsibilities, emergency preparedness including drills and ship-to-shore exercises, vessel operations oversight, crew HR and certification compliance under STCW and MLC, maintenance and planned inspections, and audit findings. Use it to verify procedures, identify gaps, track corrective actions, and strengthen safety and pollution prevention across managed yachts and ships.

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ISM Code Checklist for Internal Ship Audits

This ISM Code checklist supports internal ship audits to verify safe operation and pollution prevention standards. It covers general ISM awareness, posted safety and environmental policy, company responsibilities and authority, designated person roles, Master’s authority, crew qualifications and training, watchkeeping and rest, shipboard operations, permits and HIRADC, emergency preparedness and drills, lifesaving and firefighting equipment, reporting and corrective actions, planned maintenance, documentation control, internal audits, and certification/verification. It also includes wellbeing checks and campaign items such as WINS ISP and lifesaving rules.

by Penaia Nagata, from the Community

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Internal ISM Ship Audit Checklist

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