Segurança à bordo de embarcações mercantes

Abstract

This paper describes the reasons why the IMO (International Maritime Organization) created the ISM code, the development of this code over the course of years, their applications to the board. Will be also explained the personal protective equipment necessary for the safety of seafarers, in addition to documentation required for companies and vessels. Also the specific requirements established by this code to create a secure management (SMS) in each company, where the main objective is the standardization of security operations on board ships and ashore organizations will be treated. Moreover the certification processes, documents issued as certification and audits are also subjects of this work, explaining and illustrating the importance of these evaluations to the continuous improvement of the management system and the advantages consequently established with these assessments.