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6.8 ISM CODE CERTIFICATION
6.8.1 The International Safety Management Code (ISM Code), under Regulation 3 and 4, may have a requirement for
MASS to have a level of certification for safety. These may include:
n Document of Compliance;
n Safety Management Certificate.
6.8.2 The provisions of this Code (Chapter 13) and the development and use of an SMS will assist the Operator in
showing compliance to the ISM Code certification requirements when appropriate.
6.9 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.9.1 Hazard identification and risk assessment are key tools in identifying those potential hazards that the operation
and maintenance of the MASS may impart and the associated realisation of those hazards occurring.
6.9.2 The process for the risk assessment should be based on the techniques available in the following documents:
n ISO/IEC 31010. Risk Management – Risk Assessment techniques
n ISO/IEC 27005. Information Technology – Security techniques. Information security risk management.
6.9.3 Therefore, a key duty of the Operator is to develop an effective Risk Assessment system. This will, through a logical
approach, systematically identify risks to personnel and the environment that the MASS could potentially influence.
6.9.4 Risk assessment system outputs will assist in the production of the MASS safe systems of work and operational
procedures.
6.9.5 Any Risk Assessment system should be simple to understand and implement such that Operators can carry out
effective risk assessments, taking into account any deviations from the perceived ‘normal’ operating envelope.
6.9.6 Further guidance can be sought in Chapter 1 of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers.
6.9.7 Where a MASS uses, transfers or holds bulk quantities of substances, materials or liquids that, in the event of a
spillage could constitute an environmental impact then the Operator is recommended to develop and implement
a MASS Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (MASSOPEP).
6.10 PROCEDURES TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF MASS
6.10.1 The regulations and rules, not addressed by this Code, which apply to all MASS include, but are not limited to:
n The IMO Instruments;
n Local navigation rules;
n National health and safety regulations;
n The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen;
n All relevant national shipping or guidance notices.
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