Test 3 – ISM Code PDF

GUIA ESTUDIO CAPITAN DE ALTURA TEST 3 – ISM CODE 1 What is the ISM or Interna0onal Safety Management Code? An interna0onal management code for the safe opera0on of ships and for...

GUIA ESTUDIO CAPITAN DE ALTURA TEST 3 – ISM CODE 1 What is the ISM or Interna0onal Safety Management Code? An interna0onal management code for the safe opera0on of ships and for pollu0on preven0on as adopted by the IMO 2 Under the ISM Code, what is understood by the Shipping Company or "The Could be any of the other options (owner, manager, charterer) Company"? 3 What is meant by a "Safety Management System"? A structure and documented system enabling personnel on board to implement the company safety and environment protec0on policy 4 Under the ISM code, what is meant by a non-conformity? A situa0on which indicates the non-fulfillment of a specific requirement. 5 What is meant by a major non-conformity under the ISM code? A devia0on from the ISM code which poses a serious threat to safety of the ship or personnel or to the environment. 6 The safety management objec0ves of the Company should, among other Con0nuous improvement of safety management skills of personnel things, include… including preparing for emergencies related to safety and environmental protec0on 7 The Safety Management objec0ves of the company should, among other Safe prac0ces in ship opera0on and a safe working environment. things, provide for…. 8 Safety Management objec0ves of the company should, among other things Safeguards against all iden0fied risks. stablish 9 The SMS Should ensure among other things, that applicable codes, guidelines All the other op0ons (Class sociates, IMO and flag state admins) and standards recommended by……..are taken into account 10 The Safety Management System should ensure in the first place… Compliance with mandatory rules and regula0ons 11 The ISM code aims to ensure that safe prac0ces are taken into account in ship WriXen procedures and work instruc0ons opera0on through 12 The ISM code aims to ensure that safe prac0ces are taken into account in ship All other op0ons (levels of authority, procedures for repor0ng, provisions opera0on through wriXen procedures. These requirements include the to prepare and respond emergency), following informa0on… 13 The func0onal requirement for a safety management system is to develop 1) A Safety and environmental protec0on policy implement and maintain a system which includes the following 2) Instruc0ons and procedures to ensure safe opera0ons and protec0on of the environment. 14 Under ISM, the company should stablish…….… to describe how the objec0ves A safety and environmental Policy of the ISM code will be achieved. 15 Under the SIM code the Company must ensure that the Safety and Known and maintained at all levels of the organiza0on both ship based as Environmental Policy is…… well as shore based 16 The Safety Objec0ves and requirements of a company may be ………. standards Set Above required by the ISM code. 17 A Company's safety management objec0ves and requirements, which are set Encouraged and supported above the standards of the SIM code, should be. 18 It is the responsibility of the Company to define and document the company............., which forms an integral part of the Safety Management Safety management objec0ves System. 19 Under ISM, the holder of the DOC or Document of Compliance is the company Has assumed responsibility for the opera0on of which …….….... the ship. 20 Under ISM, can a company contract with third par0es to manage specific ship Yes, it is allowed related ac0vi0es such as manning, technical support or maintenance? 21 Under ISM, if the Company has subcontrac0ng arrangements for manning, technical support or maintenance, how many Documents of Compliance are to Only one DOC can be issued to the company. be issued? 22 Under ISM, any responsibility imposed on the Company by the ISM code which Remains the responsibility of the company. is subcontracted. 23 Under ISM, during assessment for issue and compliance with a DOC the auditor All ac0vi0es concerning the Safety Management System which have been must be sa0sfied that the company is in control of…… subcontracted. 24 Under ISM, the company should define and document the responsibility, By charts and/or job descrip0ons to iden0fy posi0ons related to safety and authority and interrela0on of al personnel who manage, perform, and verify pollu0on preven0on ac0vi0es for each func0onal area. work rela0ng to and affec0ng safety and pollu0on preven0on. How? 25 Under ISM, what is the role of the Designated Person as defined by the ISM To ensure the safe opera0on of each ship and to provide a link between Code? the company and those onboard. 26 Under SIM, what kind of support is to be provided to the Designated Person in Adequate resources and shore-based support. order to carry out his func0ons? 27 Under ISM, the responsibility and authority of the Designated Person should Monitoring the safety and pollu0on preven0on aspect of the opera0on of include. each ship. 28 Under ISM, what qualifica0ons are required by the Designated Person? Appropriate knowledge and experience associated with verifica0on and control of safety and pollu0on preven0on requirements of the ISM code. 29 Under ISM, is shipboard presence required by the Designated Person? As may be necessary 30 Under ISM, who is responsible for implemen0ng the Company´s Safety and The Master Environmental Policy on board? 31 Under ISM, which methods can the master use to implement the company´s As defined and documented by the company safety and environmental policy? 32 Under ISM, how could it be assessed whether the Master has effec0vely implemented the Safety and Environmental Protec0on Policy as defined by the Through interviewing officers and crew company? 33 Under ISM, what methods should be used to mo0vate the crew to observe the Ensure that the understood how they will personally benefit from the Safety and Environmental protec0on policy? implementa0on as well as encouraging percep0on of ownership. 34 Under ISM, the Master must implement the Company's Safety and Environmental policy and should issue appropriate orders and instruc0ons in a By Standing Orders, bridge night order book, as examples. clear and simple manner. How should this to be done? 35 It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the specific requirements. (procedures and instruc0ons) regarding the Safety Management System are The Masters and Officers observed. Who should actually verify this on board? 36 What are the best means of verifying that specified requirements (procedures By use of a checklist for verifica0on/ac0vi0es of crew members and instruc0ons) regarding the safety Management System are observed? 37 It is the Master´s responsibility to review the Safety Management System and The shore - based management report its deficiencies to… 38 The Master's review repor0ng on the Safety Management system should Proposals for correc0ve ac0on and recommenda0ons for improving the include any deficiencies and may include. SMS 39 Whenever the Master, in his role as the responsible person for on-board safety, finds a deficiency in the safety management system relevant to the ship´s Inform the company opera0on, he should 40 When should the Master review the Safety Management and report to the The company should set a standard interval for such reviews Company? 41 Should the Master´s authority be emphasized in the Safety Management The Company should ensure that the SMS opera0ng on board the ship system? contains a clear statement emphasizing the Master´s Authority 42 Under ISM, the overriding authority of the Master applies In both normal and extreme circumstances. 43 It should be checked that the Company has documented that the Master has By the Company´s Main Policy Objec0ve overriding responsibility and authority as required 44 Verifica0on of the master’s qualifica0ons should be done firstly by.... Confirma0on of the validity of his cer0ficates in compliance with the STCW conven0on 45 The Company should ensure the Master is informed of all requirements rela0ng Including such requirements in opera0ng instruc0ons. to safety and environmental protec0on by 46 The Master is to be fully conversant with the company´s SMS and should be Shore management informed of all requirements through formal mee0ngs with 47 The Master must be given the necessary support so that he can perform his du0es safely. If the master reports deficiencies in the SMS, the company Respond to iden0fied deficiencies should. 48 The company should ensure that each ship is manned..….. seafarers in Qualified, cer0fied, and medically fit accordance with na0onal and interna0onal requirements. 49 Manning requirements and qualifica0ons are part of ……… with which the Na0onal and Interna0onal requirements Company should be familiar 50 The Company should stablish procedures to ensure that personnel transferred to new assignments related to safety and environment protec0on are given All the other op0ons (another ship, promo0on, a different job) familiariza0on training What are defined as new assignments? 51 Instruc0ons which are essen0al must be iden0fied, documented, and given to Those that clearly define the crew members role within the SMS and newly assigned personnel prior to sailing. What are "essen0al instruc0ons"? ensure that they are prepared prior taking up their du0es on board. 52 Familiariza0on for personnel transferred or on new assignments could be All of the other op0ons. accomplished by… 53 The choice and level of details to assist familiariza0on to new or newly assigned the individual experience with the new assignment and the job crewmembers will depend upon. responsibili0es 54 If individuals require essen0al familiariza0on prior to sailing The company should iden0fy such requirements and develop an appropriate plan. 55 The Company should ensure that all personnel involved in the SMS have an All of other op+ons (wriXen instruc0ons, described in the job adequate understanding of relevant rules, regula0ons, codes, and guidelines. responsibili0es, formal discussions with company representa0ves) How could such informa0on be communicated? 56 The Company should iden0fy the individual(s) having the responsibility to All of other op+ons (Previous training exp, familiar, results of internal define training needs appropriate to specific tasks, taking into audits) account.... 57 The Company should establish procedures for the ship's personnel to receive Whatever is necessary to ensure that all appropriate shipboard personnel relevant informa0on on the SMS and the amount of documenta0on should be understand their respec0ve roles. determined by. 58 Under SMS, sufficient instruc0ons in a suitable language need to be verified as well as ensuring an understanding of them by the crew. How can this be By witnessing and exercise verified? 59 Concerning the ability of the ship´s personnel to communicate effec0vely in the On the procedures required for effec0ve communica0on and what execu0on of their du0es related to the SMS, documented evidence must be verifica0on is carried out on board. available 60 When developing plans and instruc0ons for key shipboard opera0ons with PREVENTION safety and pollu0on preven0on as primary objec0ves, the focus is on. 61 Procedures for key shipboard opera0ons should have safety and pollu0on Measures to mi0gate iden0fied risk preven0on as primary objec0ves and should include, among other things…. 62 Concerning developing plans and instruc0ons for key shipboard opera0ons, it is the par0cular type of vessels and its trade. expected that the company has iden0fied risks associated with….. 63 Which of the following tasks and occurrences can be excluded as possible risks Iner0ng, tank cleaning, gas freeing. to the safety of the ship and pollu0on of the environment? 64 The Company should establish procedures to iden0fy, describe and respond to POTENCIAL ……. emergency shipboard opera0ons. 65 A company is expected to have documented emergency procedures applicable for use onboard the par0cular type of ship being operated, including the du0es Shipboard communica0on methods available and responsibili0es of the crewmembers and. 66 In addi0on to rou0ne drills prescribed in Interna0onal and Na0onal regula0ons, Emergency situa0ons such as iden0fied poten0al emergency shipboard drills should also include..... situa0ons. 67 The scope of drills should exercise the company's ashore and on-board personnel and develop familiarity with a par0cular emergency. Documented That the company has been able to respond effec0vely. evidence of drills should exist which demonstrate...... 68 The Company should have available shoreside organiza0onal structure, resources means and procedures for communica0ons and equipment for a 24 -hour contact has to be available responding to a shipboard emergency. This means that. 69 The SMS should include procedures ensuring that…… are reported to the company, inves0gated, and analyzed with the objec0ve of improving safety and Non-conformi0es, accidents, and hazardous situa0ons pollu0on preven0on? 70 The Company should have …… for responding to non-conformi0es iden0fied Procedures from internal audits and during rou0ne opera0on of the ship. 71 The Company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regula0ons and Any addi0onal requirements which may be stablished by the company. with. 72 Objec0ve evidence is required to confirm conformance with established Of documented procedures and instruc0ons for the onboard work maintenance requirements, inclusive rou0nes and verifica0on by the appropriate personnel 73 Under the SMS, as part of shipboard responsibili0es, there should be rou0ne Machinery, ships equipment and structural integrity of the ships inspec0ons of. 74 Shipboard personnel, as part of day-to-day opera0on of the ship, should be expected to correct non-conformi0es whenever possible. in this respect, what Any of the other op0ons (defects, malfunc0oning, deficiencies, damage). are "non-conformi0es'"? 75 The Company should have procedures established for correc0ve ac0on. May reduce or prevent occurrence of a non-conformity. Correc0ve ac0ons involve solu0ons which…. 76 The Company Should establish procedures under SMS to iden0fy equipment and technical systems of which the sudden failure may result in hazardous Tests and other procedures should be stablished to ensure realiability. opera0ons. Once iden0fied…. 77 The tes0ng and maintenance of stand by equipment and inac0ve system associated with alterna0ves should be part of the Company´s PMS, Example of Any or all of the other op0ons. test are…. 78 The company should stablish and maintain procedures to control all documents 1) Valid documents are available. which are relevant to the SMS. The company should ensure that: 2) 2) Changes to documents reviewed and approved by authorized personnel 1)…….2)…..3)…… 3) 3) obsolete documents are removed promptly. 79 The documents used to describe and implement the SMS may be referred to as Safety Management Manual the….. 80 The company should carry out…….to verify wether safety and pollu0on Internal Safety Audits preven0on ac0vi0es comply with the shipboard management system 81 SMS Managements reviews should be ini0ated at least by ….. Any of the other op0ons (recommenda*ons by surveys, analysis and inves*ga*on of accidents, changes in strategy, social and environmental condi*ons. 82 Personnel carrying out audits should be ……. The areas being audited Independent of 83 A ………………. should be issued for every company complying with the requirements of the ISM code by the Administra0on or by the organiza0on Document of Compliance. (DOC) recognized by the administra0on 84 When verified that the Company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved SMS.........should be issued to the ship by the Safety Management Cer0ficate Administra0on or organiza0on recognized by it. 85 The management personnel responsible for the area audited should take: Timely correc0ve ac0on on deficiencies found 86 Under the ISM Code the owner must: Report the full name and details of the Company 87 The ISM Code is expressed in broad terms because It can have a widespread applica0on. 88 On compliance with the ISM Code, a DOC is issued to: The Company 89 “COMPANY” Means an en0ty who has agreed to: Take over all du0es and responsibili0es imposed by the ISM. 90 In the ISM Code the reference to “Conven0ons” means: SOLAS Conven0on 91 What determines the end result in the maXer of safety and pollu0on? Commitment competency, aqtudes and mo0va0on of individuals at all levels. 92 The Company is required to designate a person All of these op0ons (To ensure the safe opera0on of ship, provide direct link between company and those onboard, who has direct access to the highest level of management). 93 To which of the following ship types does the ISM Code not apply? All of these op0ons 94 The audits and possible correc0ve ac0ons should be carried out: In accordance with the documented procedures 95 The results of the audits and reviews should be brought to the aXen0on of. All personnel having responsibility for the area involved. 96 The company should define and document, sta0ng the responsibility authority and interrela0on of all personnel who manage, perform and verify work Safety and pollu0on preven0on rela0ng to and affec0ng. 97 For key shipboard opera0ons concerning the safety of the ship and pollu0on All of these op0ons (procedures, procedures, checklist) preven0on, the company should establish 98 An interim SMS may be issued on the delivery of a ship and when a company takes responsibility for a ship that is new to their fleet. What is the validity of 6 months such an interim SMC? 99 The Company should establish that the master has overriding authority: For all these op0ons (make decisions respect to safety, pollu0on, request assistance as necessary 100 On compliance with the ISM Code, a SMC is issued to The Ship 101 The cornerstone of good safety management is: Commitment from the top management 102 What is the window for the intermediate verifica0on audit of a ship for the +/- 6 Months SMC? 103 What is the threshold of Gross Tonnage that requires a ship to comply with the 500 GRT ISM Code? 104 The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide: An interna0onal standard for the safe management and opera0on of ships and for pollu0on preven0on 105 What is the validity of a short-term SMC? 5 months 106 "Con0nuous survey" by a classifica0on society means that... A vessel´s hull and machinery will be completely inspected over a 5 year cycle 107 Who is responsible for ensuring that the ship's personnel are able to The Company Communicate effec0vely in the execu0on of their du0es related to the SMS? 108 A programme for drills and exercises to prepare for emergency ac0ons should The Company be stablished by: 109 Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for iden0fying any training which may be required in support of the SMS and ensures that The Company such training is provided for all personnel concerned? 110 What is the window for the annual periodical audit of a company for the DOC? +/- 3 months 111 To ensure that the Company meets its requirements regarding maintenance of All of these op+ons (vessel inspec+ons are held, NOC reported, correc+ve ac+ons, record of the ship and equipment, it should ensure that: ac+vi+es maintained 112 It is an ISM requirement that al relevant documents: Should be carried on board 113 Who should periodically evaluate the efficiency of and, (when needed) review The Company the SMS? 114 The Company should establish procedures by which the ship´s personnel In a working language or languages understood by the ship´s personnel receive relevant informa0on on the SMS 115 The SMS should provide measures ensuring that the company´s organisa0on All of these op+ons (hazardous situa?ons, accidents, emergency involving its ships) can respond at any 0me to: 116 What is a "short-term" Safety Management Cer0ficate? A Cer0ficate issued following comple0on of an audit by the auditor 117 The various tasks involved in key shipboard opera0ons should be defined and The Company assigned to qualified personnel by: 118 To carry out their func0ons, the company is responsible for ensuring that the Adequate resources and shore-based support designated person is provided with: 119 What is meant by “Objec0ve Evidence”? All these op+ons (quan*ta*ve or qualita*ve info, records, statements, test records that can be verified) 120 What is meant by the term “Administra0on” The Flag State 121 What is the primary legisla0on on which all other legisla0on concerning the SOLAS Chapter IX – management for the safe opera0on of ships opera0on of the ISM Code is based? 122 That company should stablish and maintain procedures in its SMS to All of these op+ons (control documents and data, regular test of equipment, iden4fy equipment and technical systems, opera4onal failure that may result in hazardous situa4ons. 123 The Objec0ve of the ISM Code is to ensure: All of these op+ons (Safety at sea, preven*on of loss of life, avoid damage to property and environment). 124 The Master is responsible: For all these op+ons (Mo*va*ng crew in observa*on of safety, issuing appropriate orders and instruc*ons, verifying requirements are observed) 125 What is meant by 'Observa0on'? A statement of fact made during SMS audit and sustained by objec0ve evidence. 126 The Code requires that safeguards are established against all iden0fied risks. How would you go about iden0fying the risks associated with the opera0on of Carry out a form of risk assessment your ship? 127 What is the minimum number of manuals required to complete a SMS As many volumes as needed to ensure that requirements are met 128 What are the language requirements of the ISM Code? Procedures wriXen in a working language or languages understood by the crew. 129 What is the advantage of fostering a “non-blame” culture? A non-blame culture will encourage the repor0ng of non-conformi0es which can help improve the safety management system 130 What is "non-conformity"? A "non-conformity" is an observed situa0on where objec0ve evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement. 131 What is the purpose of appoin0ng a Designated Person(s)? To provide a link between the highest level of management ashore and those onboard 132 What is the meaning of the word “observa0on” as used in the ISM Code? It is a statement of fact made during asafety management audit and substan0ated by objec0ve evidence. 133 The Safety Management System (SMS) needs to be a dynamic system. Why is A dynamic system allows for adjustments and correc0ons when the ship´s this true? opera0onal and/or crew needs and circumstances change. 134 An interim Safety Management Cer0ficate (SMC) may be issued when a company takes over the management of a ship which is new to the company. 6 months For what period of 0me is such an interim Safety Management Cer0ficate valid? 135 What procedures should be in place to deal with the new personnel and personnel transferred to new assignments related to safety and protec0on of They must be given proper familiariza0on with their du0es the environment on board your ships?