CARES have skilled and experienced auditors in place and services to provide independent 3^rd party audits to ascertain that the safety management of the vessel is carried out as per the vessel operator and client’s expectations.

It is a mandatory requirement that vessels carry out internal ISM audits and should be performed on an annual basis as per ISM Code (12.1).

An ISM audit:

• Acts as a tool to monitor how well a safety management system is managed on board.
• Helps in checking whether company safety and environmental policy is continually in compliance with the requirement of the vessels safety management certificate and safety management system/procedures.
• Provides an opportunity for possible improvements to the safety management system via documented evidence and findings.

In certain circumstances, it may be that a client requires an independent check of a vessel’s safety management system due to accidents or incidents occurring whilst on contract. Alternatively, a vessel operator may also request an external safety management system audit of their vessel as assurance and evidence to a client that their safety management system is fully functional and operating to good effect.

Rest assured: CARE have ISM Lead Auditors and surveyors in place to fulfil all ISM requirements.