DSM

Domestic Safety Management (Canada)

The Marine Safety Management Regulations SOR/2024-133 establish the requirement that the ship manager of a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 vessel develop, implement and maintain a documented safety management system that addresses the shore-based and on-board operations of the vessel. 

Class 1 vessel means a Canadian vessel to which Chapter IX of SOLAS applies. 

Class 2 vessel means a Canadian vessel, other than a Class 1 vessel, that

(a) is 500 gross tonnage or more; or

(b) is certified to carry 50 passengers or more as indicated on the vessel’s safety certificate issued under the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations and is 24 m in length or more. 

Class 3 vessel means a Canadian vessel, other than a Class 1 or 2 vessel, that is 24 m in length or more. 

Class 4 vessel means a Canadian vessel, other than a Class 1, 2 or 3 vessel, that

(a) is more than 15 gross tonnage; or

(b) is 15 gross tonnage or less and is a passenger-carrying vessel or a towboat.

 Class 5 vessel means a Canadian vessel, other than a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 vessel, of 15 gross tonnage or less. 

Invicta Marine Ltd. specializes in the development and assessment of integrated management systems incorporating the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 together with the ISM Code. We offer a full-service including guidance, gap analysis, documentation development, risk assessments, internal auditor training, crew familiarization, audits and assessments. All of our clients have achieved external certification at the first attempt.

Invicta Marine Ltd. has been conducting audits and assessments since 1994 and carried out numerous Gap Analyses, risk assessments, SMS developments, and other related services for clients. 

Invicta Marine has extensive experience in developing and implementing SMS for Canadian domestic vessels. 

Previous clients have included:

 

Transport Canada,

Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans,

BC Ferries

North Arm Transportation Ltd.,

Washington State Ferries,

SAAM SMIT Towage,

Ledcor Resources & Transportation LP

Federal Fleet Services

Norasia,

Ganymed,

P&O,

Mediterranean Shipping Company,

Rivtow Marine Inc.,

Shearwater Marine Group

V2V Vacations

Osprey Marine Ltd.

Magic Yachts