Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection

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What is the primary purpose of the Code?

To create a standardized training program for shipmasters
To provide a framework for achieving high safety and environmental protection standards (correct)
To impose stricter regulations on shipowners and operators
To establish a universal set of rules for all shipping companies

What is the cornerstone of good safety management?

Investment in advanced safety technology
Compliance with international regulations and standards
A commitment from the top (correct)
Regular maintenance of ships and equipment

Why is the Code expressed in broad terms?

To minimize the need for regular updates and revisions
To allow for flexible application in different contexts (correct)
To make it easier to understand for non-technical personnel
To reduce the complexity of safety management

What is the key factor in determining the result of safety and pollution prevention efforts?

The commitment, competence, attitudes, and motivation of individuals at all levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Assembly's recognition in relation to shipowners and shipping companies?

That they are all different and operate under different conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the Code and safety management efforts?

To achieve and maintain high safety and environmental protection standards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the revision number of the student learning module?

Revision No. 2 (A) Signup and view all the answers

On what date did the student learning module take effect?

01 September 2021 (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many pages are in the student learning module?

32 pages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the international safety management code published by the IMO?

ISM Code (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Checkpoint Activity 1?

To discuss the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 in shipping operations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the Assessment Essay?

The significance of the ISO 9001:2015 for the management system in place in the shipping industry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Able Seafarer Engine rating qualified with?

Regulation III/5 of the convention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has been transferred to the IMO from the ILO convention (74)?

Qualification for Able Seafarers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of certificates under STCW?

To provide documentary evidence of compliance with STCW standards (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Certificate of Competence issued to?

Masters, officers, and radio operators (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for issuing certificates under STCW?

Only to those who meet STCW standards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the new qualification that covers both deck and engine duties?

Integrated Rating (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Management System (SMS)?

To ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the functional requirements of a Safety Management System (SMS)?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a functional requirement of a Safety Management System (SMS)?

Procedures for crew training and development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effectivity date of the STRESE Revision No. 2?

01 September 2021 (C) Signup and view all the answers

To whom can the requirements of this Code be applied?

All ships (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of procedures for reporting accidents and nonconformities?

To identify areas for improvement in the SMS (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the ISO 14001:2015 revisions?

Required high-level structure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major areas of impact of the 2015 revision?

New requirements for leadership engagement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of integrating ISO 9001 and ISO 14001?

Increased focus while reducing the potential for confusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many major areas of impact are mentioned in the 2015 revision?

10 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of the 2015 revision on the internal audit program?

Impacts on the internal audit program (C) Signup and view all the answers