Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies

Training course providing knowledge and skills to plan and conduct effective combined audits and verifications for ISM, ISPS and MLC.

Objectives

To qualify participants as internal auditors (ISM, ISPS, MLC) enabling them to prepare and conduct internal audits/verifications within their shipping companies in accordance with accepted auditing principles.

Prior knowledge of the three standards is expected.

 

Entrance requirements

Good knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS Code and the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Who should attend:
Shipping Companies: Designated Persons (ashore), Company Security Officers, Quality Managers, Superintendents, Nautical Officers, Engineers

Duration: 2 days

 

Effective implementation and verification of a safety management system requires periodical internal audits. The approach to and scope of an audit differs widely from an inspection.

Moreover, as per MSC-MEPC.7-Circ.8 (Revised Guidance for the operational implementation of the ISM Code by Companies) - art.8 - persons performing internal audits should have successfully completed a relevant auditor training course. This may also be a mandatory requirement of Flag States.

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, prepare, conduct and report on combined ISM, ISPS and MLC audits and verifications. This process is based on the requirements of ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems and will be carried out step by step through the use of interactive group exercises. Specific focus of the course is the application of the various audit methodologies.

Participants will also improve their communication skills through role plays, especially for performing interviews, and thus strengthen their overall performance as an auditor.

This course will provide shipping and offshore company employees with the knowledge and tools necessary for performing internal audits. Participants will receive a sound understanding of auditing techniques, methodologies and the audit process.

A written exam at the end of the course will test the participant's level of achievement with respect to the learning objectives and be used as a basis to issue a certificate.

The course focuses on:

  • ISM/ISPS/MLC auditing requirements
  • Audit principles
  • Planning audits
  • Initiating and preparing an audit
  • Conducting on-site audits, including interviewing techniques
  • Reporting and follow-up of an audit, including handling of non-conformities and understanding root cause analysis for corrective actions