Blog Preview
Safety Management System
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Document of Compliance (DOC) Surrender
The Directorate has noticed that companies are voluntarily surrendering DOCs after incidents/accidents. This is concerning as companies are obligated to implement an effective Safety Management System and are morally responsible for its continuation.
- Action Required: Ship Managers / Ship Management Companies should proactively provide evidence of the "effectiveness of the Safety Management System" as required by the Code, especially after incidents/accidents.
2. DOC / SMC Issuance and Surrender
As per the Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) Rules, 2000, DOCs / SMCs once issued cannot be voluntarily surrendered after a casualty until a satisfactory verification audit and inquiry are completed under the M.S. Act 1958 as amended.
Companies should not surrender DOCs without completing the required verification audit and inquiry process.
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.