How to improve ISM compliance
Keep drills, incidents, SMS and corrective actions in one ISM-aligned workspace with exports ready for management review.
The industry problem
ISM audits expose gaps when drills are undocumented, incidents lack follow-up, or SMS versions onboard do not match the office master copy.
The traditional approach
Safety management on spreadsheets and email with separate tools for incidents, drills, and document control — none connected to fleet oversight.
How WaterTightVM helps
WaterTightVM’s safety stack is built around DOC/SMS discipline, not a generic “incident form”:
- Versioned SMS library with crew acknowledgments so onboard copies match the office master
- Drill schedules, records, and overdue tracking for management review
- Incident reporting through DPA review with PDF export
- Fleet safety inbox for cross-vessel review
- Checklists, PTW, and corrective actions that can feed PMS defects
DPAs and HSQE managers see overdue drills and open cases without chasing masters for updates.
Frequently asked questions
Is WaterTightVM certified for ISM?
WaterTightVM supports ISM-aligned workflows. Certification remains the operator's responsibility with their flag administration.
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