Safety Management Audit

Use this template to audit vessel or company compliance with the safety management system and ISM Code controls.

Template Metadata

Audit Scope

Identify vessel or office, audit dates, auditor, areas reviewed, and exclusions.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Audit Criteria

Reference SMS manuals, ISM Code elements, flag requirements, class requirements, and company procedures.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Evidence Reviewed

List drills, logs, permits, maintenance records, certificates, crew interviews, and observations.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Findings and Non-Conformities

Classify conformity, observation, minor non-conformity, major non-conformity, and best practice.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Corrective Action Plan

Assign root cause, corrective action, owner, due date, and evidence required.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Verification and Closure

Define follow-up method, target closeout date, and management review. Keep findings objective and tied to evidence.

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[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]