Saturday, 17 January 2015

ISM AUDITS DOC






         
DOC AUDITS

TYPES OF AUDIT FOR D.O.C.
      1.       Interim audit
      2.       Initial audit
      3.       Annual audit
      4.       Renewal audit
      5.       Additional  audit
      6.       Surveillance audit

Interim audit   
An interim DOC is issued to facilitate initial implementation of ism code
      a)     Newly established company
      b)      When new ship types are added to an existing DOC
DG shipping issues 12 months interim DOC issues after getting satisfactory audit report

Initial audit
                The company is eligible to apply for initial DOC audit  on implementation of SMS for at least 3 months on the vessel and  in company
                The dg shipping issues DOC for 5years after receipt of initial audit

Annual audit
Companies in possession of DOC are required  to apply for annual verification audit within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of validity endorsed DOC for annual verification

Renewal audit
                Renewal audit before the expiry of validity of the DOC for obtaining fresh DOC
Issues 5 years DOC after the satisfactory audit by dg shipping

Additional audit
                Company in possession of DOC are required to apply for additional DOC audit whe
        A)     change of company name
        B)      shifting of office location
        C)      imposed by audit team or dg shipping
        D)     complete revision of sms manual
Endorses DOC additional verification

Surveillance audit
Companies in possession of interim DOC valid for 12 months but were unable to obtain management of ship during period of validity can apply for surveillance DOC.  Audit prior to their expiry of interim DOC to re validate their existing interim DOC beyond 12 months
Dg shipping issued interim DOC for a maximum period of 12 months on a receipt of audit

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