33 CFR 96.100: Purpose of the ISM Code subpart
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section states the purpose of the subpart. The subpart implements Chapter IX of SOLAS 1974, the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32. A note says where to get Chapter IX of SOLAS.
What it says
This subpart implements Chapter IX of SOLAS 1974, the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code).
“This subpart implements Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention”
46 U.S.C. Chapter 32 requires the implementation of the ISM Code that this subpart carries out.
“(International Safety Management (ISM) Code), as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32.”
Common questions
What does 33 CFR 96.100 say this subpart does?
This subpart implements Chapter IX of SOLAS 1974, the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. It does so as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32.
“This subpart implements Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention”
Where can I get Chapter IX of SOLAS?
The note says Chapter IX of SOLAS is available from the International Maritime Organization, Publication Section. It asks that requests include document reference number "IMO-190E".
“Chapter IX of SOLAS is available from the International Maritime Organization, Publication Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 75R, United Kingdom, Telex 23588.”
The text of 33 CFR 96.100
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Purpose
This subpart implements Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code), as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32.
Note: Chapter IX of SOLAS is available from the International Maritime Organization, Publication Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 75R, United Kingdom, Telex 23588. Please include document reference number “IMO-190E” in your request.
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