Full ISM Services for Yachts
Our ISM service for superyachts consists of two distinct stages, the development of the systems including on board set up, and the subsequent ongoing supervisory and support functions, once the systems are in place.
The yacht’s Safety Management System will be developed in conjunction with the Captain and crew, taking into account all relevant International and National legislation and will form part of the overall yacht management system.
Our yacht compliance staff work exclusively for Vantage, and are all experienced in both large sailing and motor yachts and are adept at translating legislation into plans that actually work on board large yachts.
Our ISM auditors undergo continuous training and have excellent working relationships with the major classification societies and Flag State administrations.
We (under our trading name Döhle Private Marine Clients) hold Documents of Compliance (DOC) for the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and The Netherlands and can very quickly obtain a DOC from any Flag State when required.
Set-up and Services
As part of our pragmatic and experienced approach to ISM Code implementation on board large yachts, we provide the following:
- Designated Person Ashore
- Assist as required in the development of yacht specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and
contingency Plans (CP)
- Developing yacht specific Safety Management System (SMS), incorporating the SOPs and CPs
- Implementing the SMS on board and briefing to crew on the system
- Liaison with Flag State for ISM Pre-Verification and the award of the Interim Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
- Attend Pre-Verification
- Conduct initial Internal Audit, produce Audit Report and monitor corrective action
- Liaison with Flag State for initial External Audit and the award of the Full Term SMC
- Attend Flag State initial External Audit
Any media response required as a result of an incident can also be coordinated by trained personnel in-house and supported by industry professionals.