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Introduction
- Virtual Maritime Academy Introduction
- About the course
- Course Notices
- Student ID Verification
- Course Notes
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Chapter 1 – ISM Introduction
- What is ISM Code
- Definitions
- Application of ISM Code
- Safety Management System (SMS)
- Safety & Environmental Protection Policy
- Recap: Regulatory Foundation
- Homework – Communicating Company Policy
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Chapter 2 – Responsibilities & Authority
- Company Responsibilities & Authority
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
- The Master
- Resource & Personnel
- The MLC & ISM
- Recap: Responsibility and Authority
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Chapter 3 – Shipboard Operations
- Maritime Operational Planning
- STCW 2010, MLC 2006
- Assigning tasks to personnel
- ISM Code section 7
- Navigation
- Deck operations
- Engine room operations
- Cargo operations
- Ro-ro Door, Muster Control
- Environmental protection
- In-port operations
- Communication and reporting
- DPA: Ship and Management
- Safety and pollution prevention
- Resources and shore-based support
- Indicators, trends, management review
- Recap: Plans Hold Together
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Chapter 4 – Emergency Preparedness
- Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
- Objectives of Emergency Preparedness
- ISM Requirements for Emergencies
- Types of Shipboard Emergencies
- Emergency Response Organization
- Role of DPA
- Emergency Communication Procedures
- Emergency Drills and Exercises
- Risk Assessment, Emergency Preparedness
- Introduction to Near Misses
- Hazardous Situations
- Homework – Near Miss Report
- Recap: Warnings Before Casualty
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Chapter 5 – Non-Conformities, Accidents & Hazardous Occurrences
- Reports
- Recap: Report Verified Correction
- Homework – NC report
- Homework – Risk Assessment
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Chapter 6 – Maintenance of Ship and Equipment
- Ship Maintenance
- Recap: Scheduled Task, Reliability
- Homework – Maintenance Report
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Chapter 7 – Documentation
- Documents
- Recap: Controlled System Use
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Chapter 8 – Company Verification, Review & Evaluation
- Company Verification, Review & Evaluation
- Master’s and Management Reviews
- ISM Reviews, Master’s Responsibilities
- Master’s Review of SMS
- Conducting Effective Internal Audits
- DPA’s Role in Audits
- Ensuring Auditor Independence
- Recap: Verification That Verifies
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Chapter 9 – Certification & Verification
- Certification
- Interim Certification
- Recap: Certification and Verification
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Chapter 10 – Verification
- Verification
- Homework – Audit Interview
- Forms of Certificates
- Recap: Paper Trail Limits
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Chapter 11 – Maintaining DPA Competence, Company Records
- Practical training company control
- Continuous updating
- Periodic continuing-competence review
- The DPA competence portfolio
- Appointment, deputies and succession
- Record retention, authenticity review
- Recap: Sustaining DPA Competence
- Bibliography
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Final Assessment
- Final Check
- Student Feedback
- The Final Assessment
- What’s Next?
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