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Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Jul 2022

Exam Question

In context of the ISM Code, define the following:

(a) Safety Management Certificate and its period of validity (4)

(b) Document of Compliance and its period of validity (4)

(c) DPA and his responsibilities (4)

(d) The elements of the ISM Code (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and its Period of Validity
**Definition:**
A Safety Management Certificate (SMC) is a document issued to an individual ship, certifying that the ship and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the Company’s approved Safety Management System (SMS). The issuance of an SMC follows a successful audit verifying that the company's SMS is effectively implemented on board.
**Prerequisites for Issuance:**

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