Section 4 in The Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) Rules, 2000
4. Safety Management System Requirements.
- Every Company shall develop, implement and maintain a Safety Management System approved by the Government which shall inter-alia include :-(a)Safety and environmental protection policy which shall explicitly establish the commitment of the Company to achieve the following objectives; namely-(i)ensuring safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage to the environment in particular to the marine environment and to property;(ii)providing safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment;(iii)establishing safeguards against all identified risks; and(iv)improving safety management skills of personnel ashore and on board ships, including preparing for emergencies related both to safety and environment protection.
