Regulatory basis
- ISM Code (SOLAS Chapter IX)
- ISO 19011:2018
- IMO Model Course 3.12 (Assessment, Examination & Certification)
ISM / ISPS / MLC & Auditor
ISM Code Internal Auditor
Training in internal auditing of the Safety Management System under the ISM Code, aligned with ISO 19011 auditing methodology.
Target audience
- DPAs, internal auditors, QHSE managers, senior officers
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with the ISM Code and SMS structure
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Plan, conduct, and report internal audits of an SMS
Identify non-conformities and root causes
Recommend and verify corrective actions
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
ISM Code framework
- Functional requirements
- Documentation
02
Audit process
- Planning
- Opening meeting
- Evidence collection
- Reporting
03
Auditor competencies
- Behaviour
- Interviewing
- Objectivity
04
Practical exercises
- Audit role play
- NC writing
- Closure verification
Assessment
Written test and practical audit exercise.
Certification
ISM Internal Auditor certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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