Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-30 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKvalitetssystem och rederiers säkerhetsorganisation
- CodeMMS040
- Credits4.5 Credits
- OwnerTISJL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 76141
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
- Mats Isaksson
- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Aim
The course aims to give students a basic understanding of quality systems and of how shipping companies' safety organisation works in accordance with the international ISM code.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe the background and development of the ISM Code - Describe the difference between regulatory bodies - Describe generic parts in quality management systems, such as ISO9000, ISO14000 & ISM - Explain the history of safety development in maritime sector in reactive and proactive safety improvement approaches. - Apply basic principles, concepts and terms of risk assessment and safety management within the maritime transport context. - Describe the content of the Safety management system (SMS) - Organize a risk analysis process according to IMO¿s Formal Safety Assessment process, including choice and use of appropriate theories and methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control measure, and cost benefit assessment. - Design and document an analysis of risk assessment or safety improvement into a readable professional report.Content
Introduction to rules, legislation in safety management systems. ISM code background, content and practical application in maritime industry. Risk assessment and a written report for professional use.Write a well-presented report in English. The report should be part of language development and focused on effective communication and an oral presentation technique. The text will be processed in several steps and given feedback in the form of peer review
Organisation
Background education to the ISM Code of the SOLAS ConventionReview of practical ISM with its features from a user perspective.
reviewing sample SMS.
Produce an SMS in groups, in English.
Peer Review of each other's SMS, in groups.
Literature
Lecture material
ISM Code
Sample SMS
Examination including compulsory elements
Part A: Written examPart B: Report
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.