Master ISM Code compliance and implementation through 10 comprehensive lessons, practical resources, a scenario-based assessment, and free practical tools — from International Maritime Training.
Every lesson builds on the last — from what the ISM Code requires, to a complete implementation roadmap you can apply to your own company.
Why the Code exists, DOC/SMC certification, and the ISM Code's definition of "Company."
Start Lesson →The SMS architecture, the six ISM functional requirements, and the document hierarchy.
Start Lesson →ISM Section 4, authority vs responsibility, and what auditors check to confirm the DPA is functioning.
Start Lesson →How auditors classify findings, root cause vs symptom, and the corrective action lifecycle.
Start Lesson →The real DOC/SMC certification schedule, the audit timeline, and objective evidence.
Start Lesson →The 30-day readiness countdown, crew interview simulation, and an audit readiness scorecard.
Start Lesson →ISM Section 12, "efficiency" vs "effectiveness," and what a genuinely effective review looks like.
Start Lesson →The PDCA cycle, real KPIs to track, and an interactive Improvement Planner tool.
Start Lesson →18 recurring findings across 10 SMS categories, plus weak vs good practice side by side.
Start Lesson →A seven-phase timeline, 30/60/90-day plan, RACI matrix, and a full readiness checklist.
Start Lesson →Every checklist, template, and guide built across all 10 lessons — free to download.
50 questions across 5 sections, randomly drawn from a 75-question bank. Score 70% or higher to earn your certificate.
Train your entire fleet on ISM Code compliance with a programme built around your SMS and audit history.
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