NavPoint develops complete ISM Code-compliant Safety Management Systems from scratch — company manual, ship-specific procedures, emergency plans, drill records and full DOC/SMC application support.
Under SOLAS Chapter IX and the ISM Code, shipping companies and vessels of 500 GT+ on international voyages must operate a certified SMS. Required for DOC (company) and SMC (vessel) issuance.
NavPoint's SMS packages are designed to pass flag state DOC and SMC audits at first attempt — every required element is present, correctly formatted and ship-specific.
Generic SMS templates fail at audits. NavPoint writes vessel-specific procedures that crew actually understand and follow — not generic boilerplate that sits unread in a binder.
Full ISM Code-compliant company manual covering all 16 SMS elements — safety policy, company responsibilities, DPA role, emergency preparedness, reporting and audit procedures.
Vessel-specific operational procedures for cargo handling, bunkering, mooring, anchoring, watchkeeping, maintenance and critical equipment — tailored to your vessel type.
Muster lists, contingency plans and emergency response procedures for fire, flooding, grounding, man overboard, collision, pollution and piracy events.
Formal risk assessment templates with hazard identification, consequence evaluation and control measures for key operational activities.
Complete set of controlled forms and checklists: drill records, maintenance logs, near-miss reports, safety meeting minutes and internal audit records.
NavPoint prepares and submits the DOC (company) and SMC (vessel) application packages to the recognized organization (RO), coordinating the ISM audit schedule.
NavPoint consulting fee. Recognized Organization (RO) audit fees are separate (typically $1,500–$3,000 for Bureau Veritas, DNV or Lloyd's Register).
Complete SMS build for 1 vessel. All 6 deliverables included.
Fleet SMS with shared company manual and vessel-specific annexes. Significant cost saving vs. individual builds.
Major revision of an existing SMS — for companies that need to update an old or non-compliant system before audit.
NavPoint reviews company structure, fleet details, trade routes, vessel types and any existing SMS documentation. Flag state and RO requirements are confirmed.
NavPoint drafts the company SMS manual structure, identifying all 16 ISM elements and mapping them to the company's actual operations and organizational hierarchy.
NavPoint develops vessel-specific operational procedures and emergency plans, tailored to the vessel's type, trade and complement. Reviewed with Master and senior officers.
NavPoint conducts a review session with key company personnel (DPA, Technical Superintendent, Master), ensuring understanding and ownership of the SMS before submission.
NavPoint prepares and submits the DOC/SMC application, coordinates the RO audit schedule and supports the company and vessel team through the certification audit.
Contact NavPoint for a free scope review and detailed quotation.