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Q5. a) Examine the role of the Safety Management System (SMS) in the implementation of the ISM Code, highlighting its components and significance of continuous improvement. (8)

b) Examine the evolution of the ISM Code in response to emerging challenges in the maritime industry, including technological advancements, cyber risks, and environmental sustainability. (8)

Q9. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on:

a) Objectives of the ISM code (4)

b) Resource and personnel (4)

c) Masters Authority and responsibility (4)

d) Functional requirements for a safety management system. (4)

Q5. A) What are the functional requirements of ISM Code. (4)

B) What are the objectives of an ISM internal Audit of a ship? How an internal Audit helps in External Audit of a vessel? Name the salient issues addressed in Internal Audit and the minimum frequency of such an audit to be carried out on board a ship during the five-year validity of the ship’s Safety Management Certificate. (6)

C) Briefly Discuss non-conformities, Accident and Hazardous occurrences with example as per ISM code. (6)

Q8. Discuss the following with respect to international safety Management (ISM) Code: (16)

a) Management Review and its agenda

b) Functional requirement and objectives of code.

c) Master responsibility and Authority.

d) Certification and periodical verification.

Q9. a) Define the following with regard to International Safety Management Code (10)

i) Major non-conformity

ii) Designated Person

iii) Potential emergency shipboard situations

b) Write short notes on the following with respect to ISPS Code (10)

i) Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer, Port Facility Security Officer

ii) Levels of security

Q4. Define a Non-Conformity (NC) and a Major Non-Conformity (MNC) with examples according to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Explain the steps that should be taken by a vessel’s management when a Major Non-Conformity is identified. (20)

Q4. a) For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC. (10)

b) Describe the frequency and purpose of management reviews under the ISM code. How often should management reviews be conducted, and what key elements should be addressed during these reviews to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the SMS? (10)

Q7. Enumerate the essential elements of ISM code. To what type of vessels, it is applicable. Describe various documents, certificates issued under this Code. State their validity and periodical audit and the issuing authorities (20)

Q9. a) Explain the factors that are considered in the development of critical equipment and systems onboard ship as per ISM code. (8)

b) Give your opinion on the importance of identifying critical equipment and systems onboard ship. (8)

Q7. With reference to “emergency preparedness”, discuss. (16)

i) Search and rescue

ii) Evacuation of critically injured personnel

iii) Helicopter operation

iv) Rescue from enclosed spaces

Q8. For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC, State the responsibility of a ETO with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship. (16)

Q5. Discuss the following with respect to International Safety Management (ISM) code:

a) Emergency preparedness, drills and training. (7)

b) Reporting of near miss, non-conformities, accidents/incidents and hazardous occurrences. (7)

c) Risk assessment Identification of critical equipment, tests and minimum spares requirement. (6)