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ISM CODE CHECKLIST

1.0 GENERAL

  • Does the crew know what the ISM code is?

  • Does the crew know what the objectives of the ISM code are?

  • Is the crew aware of the applicability of the ISM code?

  • Is the SMS manual onboard, complete, and updated?

2.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY POSTED

  • Is the most updated version of the Safety and Environmental Policy posted?

  • Do crew members know the Safety and Environmental Policy?

3.0 COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

  • Does documentation on board the vessel show the correct identity of the vessel operator?

  • Are personnel familiar with their defined responsibilities?

4.0 DESIGNATED PERSONASHORE

  • Do crew members know who the designated person ashore is?

  • Do crew members know the role of the designated person ashore?

5.0 MASTER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

  • Can the Master describe Master's overriding authority?

  • Is the Master aware of his responsibilities?

  • Are there current Master's standing and night orders in accordance with the Safety Management System?

  • Is master confirming the crew knowledge on the procedures and processes specified in the Safety Management System?

  • Date of the last Master Review

6.0 RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL

  • Is the Master properly qualified for the vessel and voyage?

  • Check Certificate, CoC, CoP, MCU

  • Is the crew properly qualified for the vessel and voyage?

  • Check Certificate, CoC, CoP, MCU

  • Have all new crew members been given a vessel orientation program training upon assignment or transfer to the vessel?

  • Have crew members met requirements of the company for onboard training? (QHSE Passport Validity)

  • Do all crew members speak a common language?

  • Have watch keeping schedules been established and a record of rest maintained as per STCW?

7.0 SHIPBOARD OPERATION

  • Are relevant charts and navigational publications corrected to date?

  • Are pre-departure/arrival checks performed?

  • Are voyage plans prepared prior to departure?

  • Are vessel logs (decks, engine, gmdss, radio) complete, accurate, and up to date?

  • Are proper handovers conducted for bridge and engine room personnel?

  • Is garbage managed in accordance with Waste Management procedures?

  • Are bunker notes (pre-bunker meeting & briefing, bunkering procedure checklist) and fuel samples maintained for each bunkering operation?

  • Is there evidence of proper disposal of waste oil?

  • Are work permits complete for the appropriate task?

  • Is there evidence of use of lockout tagout (energy isolation) on board?

  • Are HIRADCs performed for required task?

  • Are deck crew familiar with life saving gear (LSA/FFA) , use, and maintenance?

  • Has safety officer inspection checklist been conducted as described in VOM 7?

  • Is a safe means of embarkation and disembarkation available?

8.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

  • Are muster point and muster list available and updated?

  • Have emergency drills been carried out as described in ERM 5 ?

  • Can crew members demonstrate their responsibilities in various emergency drills?

  • Are emergency and life saving equipment accessible and available for immediate use?

  • Is emergency generator has been tested?

  • Are means of escape and access free from obstruction?

  • Are fire and safety plans current and up to date?

9.0REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF NON-CONFORMITIES, ACCIDENTS, AND HAZARDOUS OCCURENCES

  • How should hazardous situations be reported? (Unsafe condition, unsafe act, near miss)

  • Can the crew describe the process for reporting non-conformities?

  • Can crew members describe how documents (internal audit, incident investigation report) are controlled ?

  • Does document binder contain required documents?

  • Can crew members describe the difference between a near miss, safety observation, and an incident and how to report, file, and close each out?

  • Have corrective actions been implemented?

10.0MAINTENANCE OF THE SHIP AND EQUIPMENT

  • Is the vessel clean, tidy, and well illuminated?

  • Are daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual condition reports completed accurately? (PMS)

  • Are outstanding standard jobs addressed in a timely manner?

  • Have corrective actions for any equipment failure been carried out?

  • Is the 15 ppm oil content alarm correctly adjusted and operating properly ?

  • Are pipes and valves are painted black for Sewage, Bilge and OWS ? Are overboard valves locked ?

  • Is the Oil Filtering Equipment (OFE) in OWS system effectively inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the planned maintenance system (PMS) on board?

  • Are bilges free of excessive accumulation of oil?

11.0 DOCUMENTATION

  • Does vessel have required and updated nautical publications onboard?

  • Is the vessel free of any obsolete documents on board?

12.0 COMPANY VERIFICATION, REVIEW AND EVALUATION

  • Has an internal audit been carried out within the previous 12 months?

  • Have previous audit findings been reviewed?

  • Were corrective actions implemented in a timely manner?

  • Are there any outstanding corrective actions from previous audits?

13.0 CERTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

  • Is the Safety Management Certificate valid?

  • Is the Document of Compliance available onboard and updated?

  • Has the Safety Management Certificate been subject to an intermediate verification?

14.0 WINS ISP

  • Is the WINS ISP poster installed onboard?

  • Is Lifesaving Rules understood by all crew members?

  • Do crew members know the latest campaign?

  • Have safety pyramid board columns been filled with the latest and correct information?

  • Do crew members know the latest Learning Engagement Tools and Reflective Video?

  • Do crew members know the latest Resilience Topic?

15.0 WELL BEING

  • Do crew members know about Well Being Program

  • Do crew members know the nutrition guideline?

  • Do crew members know the sufficient sleeping hours?

  • Do crew members have a slight exercise on board?

  • Do crew members interact each other well?

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