Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Designated Persons Ashore (DPA)
• Ship masters, officers, and crew
• Shore-based management and operations personnel
• Auditors, surveyors, and quality managers
• Anyone involved in maritime safety, regulatory compliance, or offshore oil and gas operations

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the history, purpose, and key principles of the ISM Code
• Develop and document an effective Safety Management System (SMS)
• Identify roles, responsibilities, and resources for safety and environmental protection
• Conduct risk assessments, internal audits, and emergency preparedness
• Ensure certification, verification, and continuous improvement in safety management

DAY 1

Introduction to ISM Code

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• History, purpose, and evolution of the ISM Code
• Regulatory framework and international conventions
• Key objectives and benefits for safety and environmental protection

DAY 2

ISM Code Content and Company Responsibilities

• Safety and environmental protection policies
• Roles of the designated person ashore (DPA)
• Master's responsibility and authority
• Resources and personnel management

DAY 3

Implementation of Safety Management Systems

• Developing and documenting the SMS
• Procedures for shipboard operations and maintenance
• Internal audits, management reviews, and reporting
• Risk assessment and hazard identification

DAY 4

Operations, Emergency Preparedness, and Maintenance

• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Maintenance of the ship and equipment
• Safe operations and pollution prevention
• Dealing with non-conformities and corrective actions

DAY 5

Certification, Verification, and Continuous Improvement

• Certification process and documentation of compliance
• External audits and flag state verification
• Case studies: ISM in action
• Course review
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony