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A practical, evidence-based exploration of safety culture and safety climate, explaining how leadership behavior, SMS implementation, and personnel engagement shape safety performance in high-risk organizations.

Without a Document of Compliance (DOC) there will be no operating a vessel. Furthermore, Document of Compliance is only valid for the specific ship type it was issued for. ISM Code states in its section 13.1 that "the ship should be operated by a company which has been issued with a Document of Compliance or with an Interim Document of Compliance, relevant to that ship", meaning that if one is planning on starting a shipping company, or perhaps expanding their existing opera

Discover why mixing corporate branding with safety documentation undermines the Safety Management Manual, weakens ISM compliance, and confuses shipboard crews.

A clear, authoritative overview of DPA responsibilities under the ISM Code. Learn what shipping companies should expect from their DPA in audits, compliance, and daily operations.

A strong Safety & Environmental Policy sets the tone for your entire SMS. This article explains what a modern policy should include, how auditors evaluate it, and why industry expectations are rapidly evolving toward ESG, decarbonization, and stronger safety culture.

Most seafarers only ever see the symptoms of ISM. They see the forms, the familiar routines, the audits. They rarely see the strategy or the bigger picture behind it. If you’ve ever worked at sea, you’ve most likely filled out more checklists, permits, and forms than you care to remember. Hot work permits. RA reviews. Pre-departure checklists. Pre-arrival checklist. Watch handover checklists. Checklists to fill a checklist and so on. And most probably you have also been wonde

Discover the 10 most common PSC deficiencies and practical steps to prevent detentions. A clear, expert guide to Port State Control compliance from Ilmarine Maritime Surveys & Consultancy.

The ISM Code goes beyond paperwork. It’s about building a safety culture that connects ship and shore. Learn what shipowners often miss, and how proactive compliance can prevent deficiencies, improve efficiency, and strengthen trust across your fleet.