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(Q)
Who Issues it?
(a)
M.C.A. through the Sectary of State
(Q)
What is the purpose of the I.S.M. Code?
(a)
To Minimise accidents and pollution
(Q)
When was the I.S.M. Code made mandatory?
(a)
Every Merchant Navy vessel over 500grt since 1994 and every vessel
since 2002
(Q)
Who is responsible for the safety of the crew?
(a)
The skipper/Captain
(Q)
Who is responsible for the running costs and repairs to the ship?
(a)
The Owners
(Q)
Who's signature goes on the health and safety policy on the ship?
(a)
The Chief Executive of the company
(Q)
What is the main cause of accidents/pollution on a ship?
(a)
Human Error
(Q)
Why is so important to have muster drills and debriefs on a ship?
(a)
To Minimise accidents and prepare for emergencies on a ship
(Q)
What pre-cautions while bunkering a ship (re-fueling a ship)?
(a)
(i)
Double up mooring ropes
(ii)
Have someone man ready to shut off the fuel stop at the fueling
rig
(iii)
Have someone ready to shut off the fuel stop on the ship
(iv)
Have fire extinguishers handy
(v)
Have an oil dispersant ready
(vi)
Block freeing ports incase of spillage
(vii)
Use Save-alls
(viii)
Have no smoking signs (placards) posted
(ix)
Make sure no hot work to be carried out
(x)
No Naked flames
(xi)
Make sure you have adequate ventilation
(xii)
Make sure you know the amount of fuel you need and slow it down
the last 100 litres
(Q)
What are your responsibilities if you have a fuel spill?
(a)
To alert the Coastguard and then follow the procedures in the
S.O.P.E.P. manual
(Q)
The Coastguard is responsible for oil pollution monitoring, what
would happen if you had a fuel spill?
(a)
In the S.O.P.E.P. manual you would have a list of authorities
you are required to report too
(Q)
What is a D.P. and who regards this person as important?
(a)
A Designated Person and the M.C.A. regards information from him
with the highest esteem
(Q)
A D.P. what level of management can he approach?
(a)
Straight to the top (Chief Executive)
(Q)
What does a company receive when it achieves a successful audit?
(a)
A D.O.C. (Document of Compliance)
(Q)
What documents are required to get a D.O.C.?
(a)
An S.M.S. (Safety and Management System)
(Q)
How long does a D.O.C. last for?
(a)
5 years plus/minus 3 months (it also has an annual inspection)
(Q)
How long does a S.M.S. last for?
(a)
5 years with an inspection every 2-3 years to keep it valid
(Q)
What are the bare-bones of a S.M.S.?
(a)
The Code of Safe Working Practice
(Q)
What are the bare-bones of the I.S.M. code?
(a)
The safety and management system (S.M.S.)
(Q)
What ships does the I.S.M. apply to?
(a)
From 2002 all ships over 500grt
(Q)
If under 500grt do they have to use the I.S.M. code?
(a)
No, they use it voluntary, but the M.C.A want everyone to use
it
(Q)
What is the corner stone of good safety management?
(a)
Commitment from the head of the company (Chief Executive)
(Q)
Who should define and document the responsibility in authority
of shipboard personnel?
(a)
The Company
(Q)
What document will the company supply to all their ships under
its management?
(a)
The Safety and Management manual (Health & Safety Policy)
(Q)
How do you report any accident(s) and non-conformities?
(a)
By reporting to the skipper/safety officer, to the D.P. ashore
or by V.H.F. to the M.C.A. /M.A.I.B. on an I.R.F. as well as to
the company
(Q)
Who is responsible for verifying compliance with the I.S.M. code
ashore and afloat?
(a)
M.C.A.
(Q)
What size of ships should voluntarily use the I.S.M. code?
(a)
Ships between 150grt and 500grt
(Q)
What two statutory instruments do you require for an application
for an I.S.M. code?
(a)
D.O.C. & S.M.C. (Document of Compliance & Safety Management
Certificate)
(Q)
When will a D.O.C. be issued?
(a)
When a company demonstrates plans to implement a S.M.S. meeting
the full requirements of the code
(Q)
What will be issued to each ship after a successful onboard audit
of the S.M.S.?
(a)
An S.M.C.
(Q)
What is the "Company"?
(a)
Anyone who has assumed the responsibility of the operation of
the ship and taken the responsibility from the ship owner
(Q)
What should be the safety management objectives of the company?
(a)
(i)
Provide safe ship operations and safe working practice
(ii) Do a risk assessment on the vessel
(iii) Keep improving safety standards and skills of personnel
onboard and onshore (Musters and drills)
(Q)
What should the safety management system ensure?
(a)
Its should ensure compliance with rules/regs and all codes/guidelines
and standards recommended by I.M.O. /M.C.A. and classification
societies
(Q)
What should a company do to implement/maintain and develop an
S.M.S.?
(a)
(i)
A safety and environmental policy
(ii) Instruction on procedures for safe operation of ships and
protection of the environment
(iii) Defined levels of authority and lines of communication between
shore/ship personnel
(iv) Reporting procedures for accidents and defects of the ship
(v) Musters and drills
(vi) Internal audits
(Q)
What is the master's responsibility?
(a)
(i)
Carrying out the safety and pollution control policy of the company
(ii) The master has the authority to take any steps and issue
any orders for the preservation of live and safety of the ship
(Q)
What should provide the required training in support of the S.M.S.?
(a)
The Company
(Q)
Who is responsible for correcting defects on a ship?
(a)
The company
(Q)
What action is taken to review the companies/ships S.M.S.?
(a)
Internal audits
(Q)
Where are the D.O.C. / S.M.C. kept at?
(a)
Its kept onboard the vessel
(Q)
Does the M.C.A. have power to impound a ship if it has defects
or does not have a D.O.C.?
(a)
Yes the ship can be impounded for both |
