ISO 30000:2009 - SHIP RECYCLING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is ISO 30000:2009 - SRMS?
ISO 30000 specifies requirements for a management system to enable a ship recycling facility to develop and implement procedures, policies, and objectives in order to undertake safe and environmentally sound ship recycling operations. The Management system requirements take into account the relevant legal requirements, safety standards, and environmental elements that the ship recycling facility needs to identify and comply with to ensure safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
ISO 30000 applies to the entire process, accepting a ship for recycling by the facility, assessing the hazards onboard the ship, identifying and complying with any applicable notification and import requirements for ships to be recycled, ensuring the availability of social amenities (e.g. first aid, health checks, food, and beverages); storage and processing of materials and wastes from the ship; waste stream and recycling stream management, including contractual agreements; and documentation controls for the process, including any applicable notification of the final disposal of the vessel for the process of product ISO 30000 is applicable to any ship recycling facility that wishes to:
- Establish, implement, maintain and improve a safe and environmentally sound management system for the recycling of ships,
- Assure itself of conformity with its stated safe and environmentally sound management policy,
- Demonstrate conformity with ISO 30000 by making a self-determination and self-declaration,
- Seeking confirmation of its conformance by parties having an interest in the facility such as customers,
- Seeking confirmation of its self-declaration by a party external to the organization,
- Seeking certification/registration of its management system by an external organization,
Benefits of ISO 30000:2009 Certification
Recycling in an Environmentally Sound manner
Recycling in an Environmentally Sound manner
Gain competitive advantages
Gain competitive advantages over companies that do not undertake environmentally sound ship recycling processes.
Ensure Compliance
Ensure Compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements for ship recycling.
Ensure Greater employee retention
Ensure Greater employee retention and productivity through better working conditions.
Reduce risk
Reduce risk of work accidents,
Gain a lead against the competition,
Gain a lead against the competition,
Who can be certified ISO 30000?
ISO 30000 Standard is applicable to all types of organizations irrespective of size or nature such as Ship Recycling, Ship Management, Waste Management, Recycling in India.

Ship Recycling

Ship Management

Ship Breakers

Ship Owners

Ship Repairs

Ship Maintenance

Dry Dock Ship Maintenance

Scraping Paint

Ship Breaking Yard
Document required for ISO 30000 - SRMS
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Organization’s size
- Activities performed by the organization
- Processes undertaken by the Organization
- Products and services offered by the organization
- The complexity of processes undertaken
- Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 30000:2009 - SRMS Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain a certificate of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis
Certification Body
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding the GAP between existing system related to ISO requirements
- Selecting the appropriate certification body
- Based on the scope of your business & certification body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
- ISO Awareness training for the top management and staff
- Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to ISO requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification body
Week 12
Certificate Issued
- ISO certificates issued for 3 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
Who can issue the ISO 30000:2009 - SRMS Certification?


FAQ
ISO 30000 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a management system for ship recycling facilities. It ensures that ship recycling operations are conducted safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
Ensures safe and environmentally sound ship recycling operations
Helps in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Improves efficiency and operational management
Enhances credibility and trust with customers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Ensures proper waste management and recycling processes
ISO 30000 covers the entire ship recycling process, including:
Accepting ships for recycling
Assessing hazardous materials onboard
Managing legal compliance, including import and notification requirements
Providing worker safety, first aid, and health facilities
Handling, storing, and disposing of waste responsibly
Ensuring proper documentation and reporting
A facility can demonstrate compliance by:
Conducting internal audits and self-assessments
Seeking confirmation from interested parties, such as customers
Getting verified by an external third-party organization for certification
ISO 30000 is not mandatory but is highly recommended for ship recycling facilities to ensure compliance with international environmental and safety regulations.
The certification timeline varies based on the size and complexity of the ship recycling facility. It typically takes a few months to implement the necessary systems and undergo certification audits.
ISO 30000 takes into account various legal and environmental aspects, including:
International conventions (e.g., Hong Kong Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships)
National regulations for hazardous material management
Workplace safety and labor laws
Proper waste disposal and recycling stream management
Develop and implement a ship recycling management system
Conduct internal audits and gap assessments
Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and environmental requirements
Engage a certification body for an external audit
Address any non-conformities and complete the certification process