Briefly state the salient features of ISM Certification on board a ship. Does the ISM Code replace any existing certificate on board.

Salient features of ISM Certification:

The objectives of the code are to ensure safety at area.

1. Prevention of human injury / loss of life.

2. Prevention of environmental pollution.

3. Avoid ness of damage to property.

→ Safety management objectives of the company should inter alia-

1. Provide for safe practices in ship operation & safe working environment.

2. Establish safe guard against all identified risk.

3. Continuously improve safety management skills.

→Essence of ISM is planning what you do, does what you plan & record it."