A aplicação do código ISM (International safety management code) na Marinha Mercante

Abstract

After the catastrophic accidents of the "Herald of Free Interprise" on March 6, 1987 and the "Scandinavian Star" on April 7, 1990, there was a very large uprising about the lack of safety of navigation . Therefore, measures had to be taken to contain indignation of the general public and the fear that workers were to do their activities on board. So as to minimize these fear, the ISM Code was created. Among the aims of this paper are; observe the convention that the code was inserted to gain strength and international acceptance; identify two certificates which must be obtained for the Companies to be in compliance with the Code and how they should proceed to be certified; highlight the importance of procedures as a way to improve life on board, both in matter of convenience as security for the crew, and indicate that the human factor is still the direct cause of accidents in the maritime environment; show that independent deployment and implementation should always be made to have a continuous improvement in the Code. The boats and their crews will be subject to weather life and left to chance. There must be investment in their professionals, teaching them and showing what should be done and to the same extent, covering their professionalism to perform their activities in the best way possible, following all rules, conventions, codes and regulations referred to work on board.