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With reference to "ISM Code" write short notes on:

(a) Masters Review

(b) Management Review

(c) Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

(d) Functional requirements for a safety Management system.

Appeared In: Dec 2019

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With reference to the "ISM Code" write short notes on:

Part (a)

Masters Review

Part (b)

Management Review

Part (c)

Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

Part (d)

Functional requirements for a safety Management system.

Part (a)

Master's review: The Master's review is the periodic review by the Master of the Safety Management System (SMS) as implemented on board, to verify that it is effective and that the ship is operating in accordance with the SMS. The Master reviews the safety and environmental performance, the implementation of the procedures, the reports of non-conformities/incidents, the drills and training, and the maintenance, and identifies any improvements needed. The review is documented and reported to the Company (the DPA), and feeds into the management review. It demonstrates the Master's commitment to the SMS and supports continual improvement.

Part (b)

Management review: The management review is the formal, periodic review by senior company management of the effectiveness, suitability and adequacy of the SMS (see the detailed answer for 67a8e7f7b2399395d0dbafb1(b)). It is conducted at planned intervals (typically annually) and after significant changes, and addresses the audit results, non-conformities, corrective actions, incident reports, safety performance, resources, and improvements, producing an action plan to improve the SMS.

Part (c)

DPA: The Designated Person Ashore is appointed by the Company under Section 4 of the ISM Code (see the detailed answer for 6a8ca500ac7cfda8cbbb2961(c)). The DPA provides the link between the ship and the Company, has direct access to the highest management level, monitors the safety and pollution-prevention performance, ensures adequate shore support/resources, and coordinates the response to emergencies; the DPA is named in the DOC and reachable 24 hours.

Part (d)

Functional requirements of a Safety Management System: (see the detailed answer for 6a8ca500ac7cfda8cbbb2961(d)) - the seven functional requirements: a safety and environmental-protection policy; instructions and procedures for safe operation; defined levels of authority and communication; procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities; procedures to prepare for and respond to emergencies; procedures for internal audits and management review; and development of plans and instructions for key shipboard operations.

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