International Safety Management (ISM) Code has proved its efficiency as one of the warrantors of safety in the marine industry. It guards life, property and environment, therefore is acknowledged all over the worlds. This entails growing demand for ISM Training and courses like ISM Code Familiarization or Awareness, ISM Code Internal Auditor training as well as other related classes like for instance Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies training and others.

The most popular one, the ISM Code Familiarization Training,  covers all important aspects and definitions of ISM Code such as Safety Management System (SMS), Document of Compliance, Safety Management Certificate (SMC), etc. Trainees will also gain knowledge of ship operation in accordance with SMS, of auditing process and phases; and pollution prevention practices. Course duration is usually 1 – 2 days.

Another important course in the series of ISM Training is ISM Code Internal Auditor  which would be of use for anyone participating in auditing process from employees of shipping companies and senior marine officers to members of P&I or Hull Clubs. Sometimes such trainings are united with the Awareness course and include some information about ISM Code objectives and background; but initially the goal of Auditor Training is to provide participants with the clear picture of ISM audits procedures, methods of preparation to it, audit scope and tools, management system documentation, etc. It also might include typical fail areas, experience feedbacks and interpersonal skills practices.