Details of maintaining SMS

Many ship operators have implemented a comprehensive Safety Management System that covers what they do and fully complies with the ISM Code. Their problems then begin. The maintenance of their SMS can require constant attention, up-grading manuals and procedures, ensuring the yearly audit plan is followed and making certain the regular process of reviews and meetings are held and attended.

In most cases the smaller ship operator does not have the resources of the large ship management companies to complete this administration. The operator of a few vessels may not have a budget for a full time person to run the Safety Management System.

KNIGHTSMART LIMITED brings a solution to the needs of the smaller ship operator or owner by providing them with the knowledge and assistance required to maintain their safety management system and help with the routine work, including

Internal audits – in-house checks for each process, procedure or manual
External audits – annual verification of the office based system (DOC) and intermediate verification of the shipboard system (SMC) by the accreditation organisation
Nonconformities – the areas where practices does not agree with the safety management system
Management reviews – the annual, company based look at the safety management system
Up-dating and document control of manuals and procedures.
Audit training – internal auditor’s training for company personnel
Crew and office training – to ensure that the requirements of the ISM for induction and familiarisation are covered

KNIGHTSMART LIMITED can provide help with your company’s ISM requirements as ship owners or as associated organisations within the shipping industry. It is a cost effective way of maintaining a company’s safety management system. Fees are agreed before the project begins and are based on the amount of information needed to be produced.

If your Company would like to know more about the services KNIGHTSMART LIMITED can provide, please contact Knightsmart Limited.

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