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protection of the marine environment
Applicable to:
Companies issued with Document of Compliance under ISM Code
Effective Date:
24.10.2008
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Near-Miss Reporting Guidelines
Two IMO circulars provide guidelines on promoting a "no blame culture" and adopting a "just culture" for near-miss reporting and investigation.
- MSC/Circ. 1015 (2001): Encourages reporting of near misses without fear of blame.
- MSC-MEPC.7/Circ. 7 (2008): Provides guidance on encouraging near-miss reporting and investigation using a "just culture" approach.
2. Company Obligations
Companies must:
- Provide training and information about their approach to "just culture" near-miss reporting and investigation.
- Incorporate the guidelines from MSC-MEPC.7/Circ. 7 into their Safety Management System for near-miss reporting.
ISM Code Section 9 requires companies to address hazardous occurrences, including near-misses, in their Safety Management System.
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