Seatech offers professional ISM Audit ISPS Audit SMS Audit, helping shipping companies evaluate compliance standards, improve operational safety, and reduce regulatory risks during vessel operations.
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code establishes safety and environmental protection standards for ship operations. Seatech’s Internal Audit, evaluates wheather the company and vessel comply with the requirements established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Seatech’s ISM Internal Audit covers operational procedures, emergency preparedness, maintenance systems, crew training, reporting routines, and documentation control.
Seatech’s ISPS Internal Audit evaluates the vessel’s compliance with security procedures, access control measures, restricted areas, crew awareness, and security documentation. Seatech verifies implementation of the Ship Security Plan and evaluate onboard security drills and communication procedures.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation often indicates weaknesses in management systems.
ISM Audit – Main Items Audited
- Safety Management System (SMS)
- Company safety policies
- Emergency preparedness procedures
- Maintenance system implementation
- Planned maintenance records
- Crew familiarization
- Training records
- Risk assessments
- Permit to work system
- Incident and near-miss reporting
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Internal audit records
- Management review procedures
- Navigation procedures
- Engine room operational procedures
- Environmental protection compliance
- MARPOL procedures
- Oil record books
- Communication between ship and shore
- Master’s responsibility and authority
- Certification and document control
- Crew competency and certification
- Drills and emergency exercises
- Non-conformity handling
- Continuous improvement procedures
ISPS Audit – Main Items Audited
- Ship Security Plan (SSP)
- Ship Security Officer (SSO) responsibilities
- Access control procedures
- Restricted area protection
- Visitor control procedures
- Security level implementation
- Crew security awareness
- Security drills and exercises
- Declaration of Security (DoS)
- Monitoring and surveillance procedures
- Lighting and perimeter security
- Communication systems
- Cargo security procedures
- Baggage and stores handling
- Identification systems
- Piracy and stowaway prevention measures
- Security incident reporting
- Security equipment maintenance
- Port facility interaction procedures
- Security training records
- Security documentation and records
SMS Audit – Main Items Audited
- Safety Management Manual
- Operational procedures
- Risk management procedures
- Toolbox meeting records
- Permit to work procedures
- Enclosed space entry procedures
- Hot work procedures
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Maintenance planning
- Machinery maintenance records
- Crew training and familiarization
- PPE usage and control
- Incident investigation procedures
- Corrective action follow-up
- Emergency response plans
- Environmental procedures
- Waste management procedures
- Navigation safety procedures
- Cargo operation procedures
- Internal communication procedures
- Contractor management
- Safety meeting records
- Vessel inspection routines
- Continuous improvement actions
