The ISM Code in its current form was adopted in 1993 by resolution A.741(18) and was made mandatory with the entry into force, on 1 July 1998, of the 1994 amendments to the SOLAS Convention, which introduced a new chapter IX into the Convention.

Amendments to the ISM Code:

  • 2000 by resolution MSC.104(73), these amendments entered into force on 1 July 2002.
  • 2004 by resolution MSC.179(79), these amendments entered into force on 1 July 2006.
  • 2005 by resolution MSC.195(80), these amendments entered into force on 1 January 2009.
  • 2008 by resolution MSC.273(85), these amendments entered into force on 1 July 2010.
  • 2013 by resolution MSC.353(92), these amendments entered into force on 1 January 2015.

Other provisions

Other provisions relevant to SOLAS chapter IX and the ISM Code include:

  • Revised guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by companies (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8)
  • Guidance on the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code (MSC FAL.7/Cir.6)
  • Guidance on near-miss reporting (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.7)
  • Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3)
  • Maritime cyber risk management in Safety Management Systems (resolution MSC.428(98)).

MVMSYSTEM will supply a tailored ISM  system including SMM, Risk Assessments , Procedures all uploaded on MVM portal allowing E-forms and paperless.

Mini ISM

MVMSYSTEM will supply a Mini ISM system for Commercial Yachts (LYC) as per regulations for Yachts above 24 Meter Water Line and under 500 GRT. Uploaded on our unique MVM Portal.

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