Unit 4: Application of Risk Assessment Across the SMS
Risk assessment is not a standalone task but a continuous process that is integrated into various key areas of the Safety Management System.
1. 4.1 Identifying Key Shipboard Operations
The company must establish procedures and instructions for "key shipboard operations". Risk assessment is the tool used to identify these operations. The company should consider activities that could create hazardous situations if they are not properly controlled by plans and instructions. The procedures developed for these key operations must include measures to manage the identified risks. Furthermore, the company is expected to have identified and documented the specific risks associated with a particular type of vessel and its trade.