Instructions to the Recognized Organizations (authorized to carry out ISM audits on behalf of the D.G.Shipping) and to the Shipping Companies on the certification to the ISM code.

Applicable to: Recognized Organizations (ISM auditors) and Shipping Companies

Effective Date: Aug 16, 2004

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Compliance with ISM Code — Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe operation of Ships) Rules, 2000 (as amended) and SOLAS Chapter IX

Compliance with ISM Code is mandatory. M.M.D's must ensure compliance by all applicable ships in their district.

Action: M.M.D's must ensure compliance with ISM Code by all applicable ships.
Deadline: Immediate

2. R.O's Responsibilities during ISM Audits — Annex-A

R.O's must comply with instructions for effective control of ISM implementation during audits.

Action: R.O's must comply with instructions for effective control of ISM implementation during audits.
Deadline: Immediate, upon receipt of audit request

3. Company Responsibilities and ISM Certification — Annex-B

Shipping companies must comply with responsibilities and certification requirements as outlined in Annex-B.

Action: Shipping companies must comply with responsibilities and certification requirements.
Deadline: As per certification validity periods and renewal dates

II/4 Recognized Organizations authorized to verify compliance with the ISM Code

Indian Register of Shipping
Address: 52 A, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Opp. Powai Lake, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072
Contact: Shri K.Madhok, Shri Sudesh Kumar, Shri I.N. Bose, Capt. N.M.Padhi, Shri K.Bhattacharya
Tel: 022-25703627, Fax: 022-25703611

Important Note

Compliance with the ISM Code is mandatory under Merchant Shipping Rules and SOLAS. Non-compliance may result in penalties and vessel detention.

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