Course description
The ISM Code requires the appointment of a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to ensure the effective implementation of the Safety Management System. Furthermore, the DPA is responsible in supervising and verifying that all safety, security and environmental requirements are met in all aspects of onboard operations.
This course is an answer to the ISM Code requirement that every company must appoint a DPA with sufficient training to assume the necessary duties. In this course, participants will be able to obtain the required knowledge and understanding in taking such post and effectively implement, review and enhance the company’s Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Recognize industry standards on the implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System.
- Comply with the Guidance on the qualification, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the DPA under the provisions of the ISM Code
Training Course Content
Introduction
The Designated Person Ashore
- The Role of the DPA
- DPA Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountability
- Qualification, Training, and Experience Requirements
- Current DPA Challenges
Maritime Management Systems
- Applicable Management Systems in Shipping
- Interrelation Between Standards
- Functions of Company’s Organization
- Integrated Management Systems
Principles of Management Systems
- Planning-Doing-Checking-Acting
- Risk Management
- Verifications and Improvements
DPA on ISM Code
- Overview: ISM Code
- Requirements of ISM Code
- Factors to consider in the SMS
- DPA responsibilities on SMS Implementation and Maintenance
Industry Regulation and Standards
- Maritime Legislations
- Laws, Regulations and Standards
- Identification and Implementation
Assessing SMS Performance
- ISM Requirements for Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
Safety Management System
- SMS Onboard
- SMS: Shipboard and Shore Based
- Implementing SMS
- SMS Reviews
Operations of Shipping Company
- Shipping Company Structure
- ISM: Shipping Company
- The Human Element
Auditing
- The Auditing Process
- Internal Auditor Qualifications
- Use of Audit Findings
Effective Communication
- Communication Process
- Communication Barriers
- Communication Techniques
- Communication Planning
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