Document of Compliance (DOC)
Document of Compliance (DOC)
The Document of Compliance (DOC) is a certificate issued to a company operating ships in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Key features include:
1. Company identification details
2. Types of ships the company is authorized to operate
3. Date of issue and expiry
4. Issuing authority (flag state or recognized organization)
5. Evidence of annual verification
This document is required for companies operating ships under the ISM Code, as mandated by SOLAS Chapter IX. It certifies that the company’s safety management system complies with the ISM Code requirements, ensuring safe ship operation and pollution prevention at the company level.