Every company should develop, implement and maintain a SMS which includes following functional requirements:
- A safety and environmental protection policy;
- Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of environment in compliance with relevant international and flag State legislation;
- Defined level of authority and lines of communication between , and amongst, shore and shipboard personnel;
- Procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities with the provisions of this Code;
- Procedures to prepare for and respond to emergency situations;
- Procedures for internal audits and management reviews.
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