Cons.A.R. - Italian Shipowner's Research Consortium

According to IMO Resolution MSC.273 (85), adopted in December 2008, some modification to the ISM Code will come into force on 1st July 2010.
Among the objectives of such modifications, there is the inclusion in the SMS Manual of a "evaluation of all indentified risks for ships, personnel and environment and the definition of appropriate precautionary measures".
As a consequence of these modifications, "the Company have to establish procedures, instructions, including checklists where appropriate, for the key operation on board" not only limited " to ship safety and pollution prevention" but also concerning "personnel safety and environmental protection".
For this reason Cons.a.r. is available and prepared to make the updating of SMS plans according to new regulations.

For further information:
Tel: 081/849.26.29
e-mail: consar.na@consar.net | g.balzano@consar.net

Summary description of foreseen activities for the implementation of IMO regulation resulted from the recommendation MSC 273 (85)
Revision of Company's SMS existing manual:
Modifications to chapters and sections in order to include what foreseen by IMO MSC (85) recommendation: Company's policy, procedures, etc.

Addendum (SMS manual appendix) which will contain:
1. Risk Assessment relevant to aspects of ship's safety and environment for activities and operations performed on board, as provided from the existing SMS manual, in addition to the activities/operations obtained from the specific plant and operational context of ships, as stressed from documents and manuals
2. The R.A. section relevant to personnel and working activities is considered as covered, after proper verification. From the Risk Evaluation Document already present in "Safety Plan" issued in accordance with the national regulation D.Leg 271/99.
3. Company's procedures for the R.A. management, including models for recording, control and statistics.
4. Help, with instruction, of modalities and procedures for the ship's responsible person, in order to allow the production of R.A., during the life cycle of the ship, for the most critical operations/activities.