Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SSEP 📅 Mar 2023

Exam Question

The international Safety Management (ISM) Code requires involvement and responsibility of the company in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel. What advantage does it have under ISM Code? Describe the duties of the company in: (20)

(a) Forming the emergency team;

(b) Emergency situations;

(d) Use of ship’s relevant information

Reference Answer

Advantages of "Emergency Preparedness" under the ISM Code:
Preventing an accident or a hazard from taking place is the most important part of any shipboard safety program. However, once a hazardous situation develops, a well-trained crew is the best defense in bringing the situation under control. Given the inherent complexity in dealing with diverse emergency situations, it is essential that robust procedures are incorporated into the Safety Management System (SMS) manual for a comprehensive training and drill regime. This ensures that both the crew on board and relevant company personnel ashore are able to respond to emergency situations in a timely and effective manner. This proactive approach significantly eliminates exposure to claims arising from incidents.
Duties of the Company:
(a) Forming the Emergency Team:

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