IMO Resolutions & Circulars

The following IMO resolutions and circulars are related to Safety Management Systems (ISM).

Resolutions

Circulars

Document No.Title
MSC.1/ Circ.1660Guidance On The Training On And Operation Of Emergency Personal Radio Devices In Multiple Casualty Situations
MSC.1/Circ.1503/Rev.1ECDIS – GUIDANCE FOR GOOD PRACTICE
MSC.1/Circ.1485Early Implementation of SOLAS Regulation XI-1/7 on Atmosphere Testing Instrument for Enclosed Spaces
MSC.1/Circ.1586LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2017
MSC.1/Circ.1474Guidance on the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) Auto Function
MSC.1/Circ.1447Guidelines for the Development of Plans and Procedures for Recovery of Persons from the Water
MSC.1/Circ.1401Guidelines on Tank Entry for Tankers using Nitrogen as an Inerting Medium
MSC.1/Circ.1371List of Codes, Recommendations, Guidelines and Other Safety-and-Security-Related Non-Mandatory Instruments
MSC.1/Circ.1367Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
MSC.1/Circ.1327Guidelines for the Fitting and Use of Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs)
MSC.1/Circ.1277Interim Recommendation on Conditions for Authorization of Service Providers for Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and On-load Release Gear
MSC.1/Circ.1255Guidelines for Owners/Operators on Preparing Emergency Towing Procedures
MSC.1/Circ.1253Shipboard Technical Operating and Maintenance Manual
MSC.1/Circ.1231Interim Scheme for the Compliance of Certain Cargo Ships and Special Purpose Ships with Management for the Safe Operations of Ships
MSC.1/Circ.1206 Rev.1Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats
MSC.1/Circ.1205Guidelines for Developing Operation and Maintenance Manuals for Lifeboat Systems
MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1Guide for Cold Water Survival
MSC.1/Circ.1182Guide to Recovery TechniquMSC.128 (75): Performance Standards for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
MSC/Circ.1059Procedures Concerning Observed ISM Code Major Non-Conformities
MSC/Circ.1024Guidelines on voyage data recorder (VDR) ownership and recovery
MSC/Circ.762Guidance to Companies operating multi-flagged fleets and Supplementary Guidelines to Administrations
MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.9Guidelines for the Reactivation of the Safety Management Certificate following an Operational Interruption of the Safety Management System due to Lay-up over a certain Period
MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8Revised guidelines for the operational implementation of the ISM Code by companies
MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.7Guidance on Near-Miss Reporting
MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6Guidance on the Qualifications, Training and Experience Necessary for undertaking the Role of the Designated Person under the Provisions of the ISM Code
MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev.1Consolidated Guidance for Port Reception Facility Providers and Users
MEPC.1/Circ.759GUIDELINES FOR A SHIPBOARD OILY WASTE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
Circular letter No.2554/Rev.1Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160(78))
STCW.7/Circ.25GENERIC INTERIM GUIDELINES ON TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS ON SHIPS USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
STCW.7/Circ.24/Rev.1INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED