Safety Management Certificate

Applicable to: Companies and ships operating under the ISM Code

Effective Date: 1st July 2008

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Company Identification Number Submission

Companies in possession of DOC, Interim DOC, SMC, Interim SMC, or those wishing to obtain these certificates, must submit their company identification number along with a request letter for re-issuance before 1st July 2008.

2. ISM Code Compliance for Certain Cargo and Special Purpose Ships

Cargo ships and special purpose ships with a gross tonnage of 500 and above, not previously required to comply with the ISM Code, must now obtain the necessary certificates by 1st January 2010.

3. Clarification on Highest Level of Management

The highest level of management should be the Managing Director, President, or Chairman and Managing Director, who represents the Board of Directors. Companies must reflect this accurately in their safety management system documentation.

II/4 Companies must ensure their highest level of management is accurately reflected in their safety management system documentation.

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