MIA FLAG STATE ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY NO. 16, S. 2000

: The ISM Code is an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
: The full implementation of the ISM Code in the Philippines was mandated by July 1, 2002.
: All other cargo ships and mobile offshore drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and above are covered by the ISM Code implementation in the Philippines.
: The full implementation was announced pursuant to MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 122 and based on IMO Resolution A.741(18) and A.880(21), as well as the amended Chapter IX of SOLAS.
: The ISM Code is associated with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), particularly Chapter IX as amended.
: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the ISM Code in the Philippines.
: The main objective is to ensure safe operation of ships and pollution prevention through proper management systems.
: It serves as the implementing guideline for the full compliance of the ISM Code in the Philippines.
: Companies are advised to take appropriate action and comply with all requirements of the ISM Code by the implementation deadline.
: These are resolutions adopted by the IMO related to the adoption and amendments of the ISM Code and its incorporation into SOLAS.