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ISM Code Checklist for Internal Ship Audits

by Penaia Nagata, from the Community

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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.

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