Engineering Circular No. 90;

Sub: 1) Guidance on the Qualifications, Training and Experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. 2) Guidance for the Operational Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Companies.

Sir,

Please find attached herewith two IMO circulars on the above subject. In order to achieve effective and efficient operational implementation of the ISM Code, all stake holders issued with Document of Compliance under ISM Code by this Directorate are informed to apply the guidelines as set out in the annex to the stated circulars with a view to ensuring safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and protection of the marine environment.

This circular is issued with the approval of the Chief Surveyor with the Government of India for the attention of all concerned, so that they may use them when implementing, improving or auditing the effectiveness of its Safety Management System.

Sd/-

(D.Mehrotra)

Dy. Chief Surveyor cum Sr.DDG(Tech)

Enclosed:-

MSC-MPEC.7-Cir. 5

MSC-MPEC.7-Cir. 6