ISM: Observations, Non-conformities, Major Non-conformities

[CharlieDelta]

Quick question, want to make sure I've got the right thing in my head here.

So, ISM says:

"Major non-conformity" means an identifiable deviation that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the ship or a serious risk to the environment that requires immediate corrective action and includes the lack of effective and systematic implementation of a requirement of this Code.

So, for example, sailing with a manning level below that on the safe manning document, without an exemption?

"Non-conformity" means an observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement.

SMS says you need to wear X, Y and Z (PPE) during mooring operations, crew observed not wearing it. Would that be a good example?

"Observation" means a statement of fact made during a safety management audit and substantiated by objective evidence.

Struggling a bit to find an example even though I've read observations before. I'm thinking it's more along the lines of "SMS requires crew to wear hard hats on mooring deck but doesn't mention safety shoes. Safety shoes would be a sensible addition." but I'm not sure.

[GuinnessMan]

Quick question, want to make sure I've got the right thing in my head here.

So, ISM says:



So, for example, sailing with a manning level below that on the safe manning document, without an exemption?



SMS says you need to wear X, Y and Z (PPE) during mooring operations, crew observed not wearing it. Would that be a good example?



Struggling a bit to find an example even though I've read observations before. I'm thinking it's more along the lines of "SMS requires crew to wear hard hats on mooring deck but doesn't mention safety shoes. Safety shoes would be a sensible addition." but I'm not sure.

Close enough.

For me, I'd say: -

Major NC - Cheerfully sailing around with a problem on board that could seriously impact on the welfare of those on board or the environment. A broken OWS Sensor or ODME with no dispensation would be a good example.

NC - Aye, nailed it. Also, you can get them when you don't meet specific legal requirements. I'll send you a PM of an example.

Obs - Not really as what you're saying is subjective. For example, tiles in the hospital being a bit knackered. It's not a Major NC as it's no one or the environment is at risk, it's not an N/C as there is no specific requirement for them, therefore it's just an Obs saying "they're a bit knackered".

Maybe YM can try and explain what i've said a wee bit better...