CBT NO 005 ISM CODE

Which of the following is the main reason why the ISM Code was made mandatory? To improve
safety
Which of the following regulations makes the ISM Code mandatory? SOLAS

Which of the following best describes what the ISM Code requires shipping companies to do?
Establish procedures, plans and instructions to prevent human error
Which of the following best describes the overall objective of the ISM Code? To ensure safety
at sea and prevent damage to the environment
Which of the following best describes why the SMS includes procedures for the office?
Decisions taken ashore can be as important as those taken at sea

Which of the following groups are allowed to contact the Designated Person with their safety
concerns? All Officers and Crew

Which one of the following is a functional requirement of the Safety Management System
according to the ISM Code? Defined levels of authority and lines of communication between shore
and shipboard personnel
Which one of the following is a functional requirement of the Safety Management System
according to the ISM Code? Procedures to prepare for, and respond to, emergency situations

Which of the following best describes why the Safety Management System is continually
reviewed? To ensure that it is realistic and adequate to meet its objectives

Which of the following best describes how the Designated Person (DP) can quickly change an
unsafe situation onboard your ship? The DP can bring critical issues to the top management’s
attention without delay
Which of the following best describes what a “hazardous occurrence” is? An undesired event
which could have resulted in an accident
Which of the following best describes what a “non-conformity” is, according to the ISM Code?
A situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement

Which of the following best describes why the ISM Code requires hazardous occurrences to
be reported to the Company? So that procedures can be changed to avoid a future accident

You find a binder filled with Hot Work Permits on the bridge. Which one of the following
should you do with the folder? Check the SMS to see how long permits have to be kept as
evidence of following the SMS procedure for hot work
How often does the ISM Code require the Company to carry out an internal audit of the
working of the SMS? At least once a year

Which one of the following will the Company check as part of its management review of the
SMS? Masters’ reviews

Which of the following best describes the reason for the majority of accidents onboard ships?
Recognised safe working practices or company procedures are ignored
Which of the following best describes one of the reasons why experienced seafarers still have
accidents? Over-confidence can lead to carelessness

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the many checklists found onboard
ships? They are written memos to accomplish a series of tasks
Which of the following best describes why checklists are often provided for use during
emergency situations? To ensure that important tasks are not missed during these stressful
situations
Which of the following best describes why work permits are required by the SMS for many
jobs? To help plan any work and confirm the work will be safe

Which of the following best describes an important thing to look at on a work permit issued to
you? The time over which it is valid

Which of the following best describes a typical reason to have a Working Outboard Permit
issued? Rigging a pilot ladder

Which of the following best describes why some working procedures may not be kept within
the SMS manuals? They are special plans required by SOLAS or MARPOL

Inspectors may ask about a ship’s “critical equipment”. Which of the following best describes
what the ISM Code requires the Company to do with such equipment? Promote the reliability of
such equipment or systems, including regular testing of equipment not in continuous use
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the familiarisation you are given when
joining a ship? To introduce you to the various equipment and functions of the SMS

Which of the following best describes how you can find out what duties you are responsible
for when promoted or sent to a new ship? The SMS manual

Which of the following best describes the ISM Code requirement which is met by carrying out
regular safety and anti-pollution drills? To prepare for, and respond to, emergency situations

Which of the following best describes how you can avoid fatigue and the increased risk of
human error? Make best use of the rest periods provided

Which one of the following best describes what you should do with Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) supplied to you onboard? Wear the correct PPE and to keep it in good condition

You are told to do a job you have never done before. Which of the following best describes
what you should do to make sure you do the job safely? Check the SMS to see if there is any
procedure describing how to do it
Which of the following best describes one of the main goals of a Safety Management System?
To establish standardised company procedures
For which of the following groups of ships is the ISM Code mandatory? All ships 500 grt and
above and passenger ships
When referring to the ISM Code what do the letters SMS stand for? Safety Management System

Which of the following best describes one of the main things that the ISM Code requires the
Company to do to improve safety? To assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the
environment and establish appropriate safeguards
The procedure for checking the fire fighting appliances does not include the new Breathing
Apparatus (BA) that has been supplied. Which of the following best describes what you
should do about this? Send a “Suggested modifications and improvement to the SMS” report to the
Designated Person
Which of the following best describes who can suggest changes to the SMS? Any Company
employee

Which one of the following is the reason why you should report accidents to the Designated
Person (DP)? To prevent it from happening again