ISM Code
ISM Code is the International Safety Management Code, adopted by the IMO, which establishes an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
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Documents in ISM Code
1 documentTexts and summaries, each linked to the official text.
ISM Code - International Safety Management Code
Provides an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
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Related templates
2 documentsFree PDF templates on this shelf that put ISM Code into working form.
ISM Code - Safety Management System Template
SMS manual compliant with ISM Code requirements.
Near-Miss and Incident Report Form
Standard form for reporting near-miss events, accidents, and incidents on board as required by ISM Code Section 9.
Related desks
The live desks on The Maritime read alongside ISM Code.
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Library last reviewed: September 2026.