ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONAL RISKS ON BOARD SHIPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ISM CODE.

To prevent unwanted events on board ships, it is important to assess situations which may cause accidents or damage to health, properties or sea environment. By systematically mapping different work operations, effective measures may be implemented and serious consequences may be avoided. The ship owner and the master are responsible for planning, organizing and the carrying out of risk assessments on board ships as required by the latest amendments (2010) to the ISM Code. To ensure smooth implementation, the shipping company needs a risk assessment system at a strategic level. This paper discusses the methodology of risk assessment and categorization of risks considering the consequences, an algorithm of the elements of risk assessment is suggested along with the methodology for the preparation of a risks control plan related to work activities on board ships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]