(1) All those operations for which mandatory rules and regulations prescribe performance requirements or specific requirements for plans, procedures, instructions, records and checklists;
(2) those operations connected to the particular ship’s type and which may affect safety and pollution prevention, to the extent established by the Company; (3) those operations for which safe practices in ship operations and a safe working environment have been recommended by the IMO, Administrations, classification societies and other industry bodies; and (4) those operations which the Company considers may create hazardous situations if not controlled by plans and instructions. (IACS Recommendation No. 41 – Guidance for Auditors to the ISM Code)
