Description
ISM Code with Guidelines (2018 Edition) is an official publication from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) containing the International Safety Management (ISM) Code along with associated guidelines for implementation. The publication is a key reference work for shipping companies and maritime organizations working with the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention.
The ISM Code establishes an international framework for safety management in shipping companies and on board ships. The regulations require companies to develop, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) that ensures safe vessel operation and protects the marine environment.
The publication describes how safety management should be organized both in the shore-based organization and on board ships. It provides guidance on responsibilities and authority within the shipping company, procedures for risk management, incident reporting, internal auditing, and continuous improvement of the safety management system.
ISM Code with Guidelines is used by shipping companies, ship officers, flag states, classification societies, and maritime educational institutions. The regulations are mandatory for most types of commercial ships under the SOLAS Convention and constitute an important part of the international framework for maritime safety.
Kart.no is an authorized supplier of IMO publications in Norway and delivers printed and digital editions to shipping companies, maritime schools, and authorities.
