Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Course Content
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Objectives
- Shipboard operations
- The history, requirements and implications of the ISM Code 2014 and changes
- Interpretation of the ISM Code and other mandatory rules and regulations
- The basis and need for safety management systems and managing all identified risks
- Role, responsibilities and authority of the DPA
- The importance of effective communication with shipboard personnel and top management
- Ensuring timely and effective assessments and audits to identify non-conformances
- Accident, incident, hazardous occurrence and near miss analysis, reporting and corrective action
- Safety management system certification requirements (DOC and SMC)