Download or read book Ism Code: a Practical Guide written by Philip Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1998-12-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the implementation of the ISM Code in July 1998, shipping companies are now expected to ensure that conditions, activities and tasks, both on-board and ashore affecting the environment and safety are planned, organized, executed and checked in accordance with legislation and company requirements.