Maritime · Quality Control · Advanced
Conduct annually on each vessel and at shore offices. Interview crew at all levels. Review documented procedures AND observe actual practice. Document objective evidence.
An internal audit checklist for designated persons ashore and ship safety officers assessing compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Covers all 13 functional elements — company safety policy, responsibilities and authority, designated persons, master's responsibility, resources and personnel, shipboard operations, emergency preparedness, reporting and analysis, maintenance, documentation, company verification, and certification.
The ISM Code requires every shipping company to establish a Safety Management System and conduct internal audits at least annually. This checklist follows the Code's structure to systematically verify that the SMS is implemented, maintained, and effective — both ashore and aboard the vessel.
This checklist template is provided as a general-purpose resource and is not tailored to the regulatory requirements of any specific country, region, or jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of each organisation to review and adapt this template to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations. Miratag does not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions, or for any actions taken based on this template.
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