BUILDING TRUST. SHAPING SAFETY

Interim vessel ISM audit

DURING THE AUDIT SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:

Crew aware of the identity and contact details of the DPA
Master is able to demonstrate familiarity with his/her role and responsibility
Company developed plans to implement on SMS meeting the full requirements of the ISM Code
The proper induction/familiarization of personnel with their routine and emergency duties.
The proper establishment of the SMS in a working language understood by the ship’s personnel
The proper STCW certification of the personnel on board
The proper Class and Statutory certification of the vessel.

FLAG ADMINISTRATIONS’ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

During the audit, the attending Auditor should verify that the following specific Flag requirements are implemented, as applicable to the Company’s DOC Flag Administration.

If the Flag Administration is not listed, it means that there are not specific related requirements.

Belize (IMMARBE)

Special attention should be given to the following:

IMMARBE Circular MMN-19-002r1 Technical Certificates Requirements
IMMARBE Circular MMN-19-006r3 PSC Analysis and Self-Inspection Program (see INSB Class Circular No PSC27/2023) to be fully implemented.
IMMARBE Circular MMN-23-001: Reporting on Port State Control Inspections and Detentions (issued on 22 June 2023)(see INSB Class Circular No PSC29/2023)
IMMARBE Circular TD/IMM/GOB001-24(r.1) Paris MoU Policy see INSB Class Circular PSC 33/2024
IMMARBE TD/IMM/ GOB002-24 Tokyo MoU Policy – see INSB Class Circular PSC 34/2024
IMMARBE new Circular TDM007-2024 Enhancement of General Safety Inspection Program - Paris MoU

Guinea-Bissau

Special attention should be given to the following:

Guinea-Bissau Marine Circular No. 03/2024: "G-B I.S.R. Paris MoU PSC Policy Mandatory Pre-Arrival Notification for G-B I.S.R. Vessels Entering Paris MOU Region Ports and submission of Pre-arrival Check List to the G-B I.S.R.

Panama

Special attention should be given to the following:

Panama Circular MMC 176 para 8.1, related to DPA/Company Declarations to be verified. Our Auditor shall proceed with the above checks during the audit and in case any from the above documents found expired/missing or not reported/endorsed by PMA a relevant NC shall be issued and reported accordingly to PMA.
Panama Letter No.109-01-014-DGMM-SEG “Liabilities & ISM Declaration” (please refer to INSB Class Circular No 34/2021 dated 22.06.2021)
Panama Circular MMC 380 “Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian Vessels” . You may refer to INSB Class Circular No. PSC 28/2023 dated 29.03.2023.
Panama Circular MMC 398 “PARIS MOU Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.(please refer to INSB Class Circular No PSC/30 dated 24.07.2023)

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Special attention should be given to the following:

PSC 032 Actions to be taken on vessels in view of PSC Inspections (Pre-arrival checklist to be filled in prior the arrival in port; and / A monthly Self-Verification checklist).