About the course
Good ISM practice helps keep operations safe, consistent, and ready for inspection.
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is a mandatory international standard developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that provides an international framework for the safe management and operation of ships and pollution prevention.
This ISM Code Awareness: Principles and Practical Application for Maritime Professionals course supports consistent day-to-day compliance by helping crews and shore staff understand their responsibilities and follow the Safety Management System with confidence.
Learning objectives
Lead maritime safety initiatives by applying ISM Code principles across ships and shore operations.
- Understand the ISM Code’s purpose and safety culture objectives.
- Explain how the 16 elements structure the ISM Code’s management system.
- Identify roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability within the ISM framework.
- Navigate reporting, internal audits, and continuous improvement cycles.
- Apply ISM Code Awareness principles through practical scenarios and best practices.
- Build confidence to implement safety improvements ashore and at sea.
Getting Certified
How to Receive Your Certification in 3 Simple Steps
1. Complete Your ID Verification
For first-time customers, we’ll guide you through a quick and secure ID verification process. This helps protect the integrity of our program and ensures your certification is issued correctly.
2. Study the Course Material
Access your learning portal and work through the course at your own pace. Our content is designed to be clear, engaging, and easy to follow—everything you need to feel confident before testing.
3. Pass the Assessment
When you’re ready, complete the final assessment. The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Achieve a passing score, and you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training).
You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included).
How it works
1. Sign up
Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.
2. Take the course
You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.
3. Assessment
The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.
4. Certificate
You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.
After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training)
You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)
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