An examiner asks you to state the objectives of the ISM Code and the 12 functional requirements of an SMS. Name at least 6 of the 12 required elements.

A. Objectives: safe practices in ship operation, safe working environment, assessment of risk to ship, personnel and environment. Required SMS elements include: safety and environmental protection policy; company responsibilities and authority; designated persons; master's responsibility and authority; resources and personnel; shipboard operations; emergency preparedness; reporting and analysis of non-conformities; maintenance of ship and equipment; documentation; company verification, review and evaluation; certification and periodical verification.

B. Objectives: reduce insurance premiums; comply with port state control requirements; qualify for ISM certification. Required elements: a safety policy, a master's log, crew training records, a DOC and SMC, and an annual survey.

C. Objectives: prevent fatalities and prevent oil pollution only. Required elements: fire drill records, abandon ship drill records, and a documented maintenance schedule for LSA.

D. Objectives: ensure commercial efficiency and regulatory compliance. Required elements include ISM audit, DPA contact details, and a passage planning procedure.

A. The International Safety Management Code is a mandatory international standard for the safe management and operation of ships. It is given mandatory effect by SOLAS Chapter IX, which requires companies and ships of 500 GT and above on international voyages to hold a Document of Compliance (DOC) and Safety Management Certificate (SMC).

B. The ISM Code is a voluntary industry guideline published by the ICS that sets out best practice for ship safety management. Compliance is required for ships over 3,000 GT only.

C. The ISM Code is an MCA statutory requirement published under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. It applies to all UK-flagged vessels regardless of size.

D. The ISM Code is mandatory under MARPOL Annex VI for vessels in emission control areas and requires a Safety Management System to be in place covering pollution prevention.

A. The Document of Compliance (DOC) is issued to the company by the flag state or a recognised organisation on its behalf, confirming the company's SMS meets ISM Code requirements. The Safety Management Certificate (SMC) is issued to each individual ship, confirming the ship's SMS operates in conformity with the approved DOC.

B. The DOC is issued to the master personally confirming the master is competent to manage the ship's SMS. The SMC is issued to the company for all its ships collectively.

C. Both the DOC and the SMC are issued to the ship by the port state control authority after a PSC inspection. They are valid for the port in which the inspection took place.

D. The DOC covers environmental management under MARPOL and the SMC covers safety management under SOLAS. Both are issued to the ship owner.