Document of Compliance (DOC)
Issued to the company
- Confirms the shoreside SMS meets ISM requirements
- Short-term DOC issued by BKI (valid 5 months)
- Permanent DOC arranged with the Government
International Maritime Compliance
International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Recognizing the critical role of the human factor in maritime safety, the IMO established the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Consolidated within the SOLAS Convention, the ISM Code requires shipping companies to establish and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) to prevent accidents and protect the marine environment.
Compliance is mandatory, and vessels without valid certification face operational difficulties in both international and domestic waters.
BKI's ISM Code Services
Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
Issued to each vessel
- Confirms onboard SMS is effectively implemented
- Short-term SMC issued by BKI (valid 5 months)
- Permanent SMC arranged with the Government
The Path to Certification
Procedure for Document of Compliance (DOC)
- 1
Application
Submit the form and your company's SMS manual to BKI (Statutory Division) or nearest Branch.
- 2
Manual Approval
BKI reviews the SMS manual and returns it for correction if any insufficiencies are found.
- 3
Initial Verification (Office Audit)
A BKI auditor verifies the effective implementation at the company's office.
- 4
Certification
Audit Report + short-term DOC (valid 5 months). BKI arranges permanent DOC issuance after NCs are closed.
Procedure for Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
- 1
Prerequisite
Vessel must be managed by a company holding a valid DOC.
- 2
Application
Submit the form with a copy of the company's DOC to BKI.
- 3
Onboard Verification (Ship Audit)
A BKI auditor verifies the onboard implementation against the ISM Code.
- 4
Certification
Audit Report + short-term SMC (valid 5 months). BKI arranges permanent SMC issuance with the Government.
Maintaining Your Certification
For the DOC (Company)
Annual Verification
Every year, within 3 months before/after the anniversary date.
Renewal Verification
In the 5th year, within 6 months prior to expiry.
For the SMC (Vessel)
Intermediate Verification
Single audit between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary dates.
Renewal Verification
In the 5th year, within 6 months prior to expiry.
Interim DOC & SMC Certification
BKI may issue Interim Certificates so companies or vessels can begin operations while preparing for full verification. Requirements: an SMS manual and a clear implementation plan. Interim DOC is valid for 12 months; Interim SMC is valid for 6 months.
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Company is newly established
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New ship type is added to an existing DOC
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Vessel is newly built
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Vessel changes ownership or management
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Vessel changes its flag
Indonesian National Requirements (PM 45 of 2012)
Applicability for Indonesian-flagged vessels under the national Safety Management rules:
Passenger Ships
- All sizes, including high-speed passenger ships.
Tankers ≥150 GT
- Oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tankers of 150 GT and above.
Other Vessels ≥500 GT
- Cargo ships, bulk carriers, high-speed cargo ships
- Fishing vessels, MODUs, FSUs, FPSOs, man-barges
