Gerenciamento de segurança a bordo de navios mercantes

Abstract

This course conclusion work aims to explain the importance of an effective Safety Management System applied aboard Merchant Ships. Since the goal of all businesses to prevent and reduce accidents on your domain, created the concept of SMS (Safety Management System) through the International Maritime Organization with the ISM Code governed by SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea). All countries that have signed the treaty of SOLAS must comply with the ISM Code. Therefore such companies seeking continuous improvement and increased performance make it necessary to implement Safety Management System that besides promoting benefits to worker safety, preserves the environment. The necessity of the adequacy of the companies to the ISM Code which was introduced in mid-1989, through the Classification Societies. The (DPC) Directorate of Ports and Coasts oversees the ISM Code in Brazil, along with other organs of the Navy of Brazil. For demonstrating compliance System SMS maritime companies must possess the Certificate in Safety Management in the vessels themselves and the Document of Compliance with the Owner. However analyze the precepts of the ISM Code. Its essential connection with the SMS and its Merchant Vessels verified compliance with ace Certifications.