Unit 2: Foundational Principles and Principles

3. 2.3 Recommended Standards and Guidelines

To assist in the process of identifying risks, companies can refer to several international standards and industry guidelines, including:

• MCA – Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, 2015 edition, Amendment 3, October 2018;

• ISO 31000:2018 – Risk management -- Principles and guidelines;

• IEC 31010:2009 – Risk management – Risk assessment techniques.

• IACS Rec.127 - A Guide to Risk Assessment in Ship Operations