1) The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code)

(Resolution A.741 (18) as amended by MSC.104 (73)), made mandatory by Chapter IX Management for the Safe Operation of Ships of the 1974 SOLAS Convention; Resolution A.913 (22) 3) Guidelines on the Authorization of Organizations acting on behalf of the Administrations (Resolution A.739 (18)) made mandatory by Chapter XI Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. 9 The System applies to ships mentioned in Regulation 2.1 Chapter IX, of the 1974 SOLAS Convention), irrespective of their date of build. 3) IMO Resolution A.739 (18). Guidelines for the Authorization of Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Administration; 4) IMO Resolution A.739 (18). Annex 1 Minimum Standards for Recognized Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Administration; 5) IMO Resolution A.741 (18) as amended by MSC.104(73) International Safety Management Code (ISM Code); 6) IMO Resolution A.787 (19). Procedures for Port State Control; 7) IMO Resolution A.913 (22) adopted on 29.11.2001. Revised Guidelines on Implementation of the International Safety Management Code by Administrations; 8) IMO Resolution A.789 (19). Specifications on the Survey and Certification Functions of Recognized Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Administration; 9) IACS PR9. Procedural Requirements for ISM Code Certification; 10) No. 41 Guidance for IACS Auditors to the ISM Code, as amended; 11) IACS PR 10. Procedure for Qualification and Training of ISM Code Auditors; 13) IACS PR 15. Procedure for Reporting the List of Ships and Companies Complying with ISM Code; 14) IACS PR 17. Reporting by Surveyors of Deficiencies relating to Possible Safety Management System Failures; IMO Revised Guidelines for Administrations on the Implementation of the ISM Code Resolution A.913 (22) and the IACS Procedural Requirements for the ISM Code Certification. (PR 9). To help all the Companies in establishing safeguards against all identified risks the IMO has developed the document related to safety A Guide to Risk Assessment in Ship Operations, ( MSC 78/19/2) IACS Recommendation 71 Guide for Development of Shipboard Technical Manuals; IMO MSC/Circ. 1071 - Guidelines for Bulk Carrier Hatch Cover Surveys and Owners Inspections and Maintenance; IMO MSC/Circ. 1093 (17/06/2003) Guidelines for Periodic Servicing and Maintenance of Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and On-Load Release Gear. This document is intended for the ISM Code Auditors of the RS undergone training in accordance with Section 12 Regulations for training, qualification and establishing authority of the ISM Code Auditors and instructors. the maintenance of compliance with the requirements of a Classification Society which meets the requirements of IMO Resolution A.739 (18) and A. 789(19), as may be amended, or with the national regulatory requirements of an Administration which provide an equivalent level of safety; check lists for assessing compliance of the documents with the requirements of the ISM Code (Form 8.1.6-5). The Check List see in Part VIII;