# The Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 1998, Regulation 8: Designated person


(1) The company shall designate a person who shall be responsible for monitoring the safe and efficient operation of each ship with particular regard to the safety and pollution prevention aspects.
(2) In particular, the designated person shall—
(a) take such steps as are necessary to ensure compliance with the company safety management system on the basis of which the Document of Compliance was issued; and
(b) ensure that proper provision is made for each ship to be so manned, equipped and maintained that it is fit to operate in accordance with the safety management system and with statutory requirements.
(3) The company shall ensure that the designated person—
(a) is provided with sufficient authority and resources; and
(b) has appropriate knowledge and sufficient experience of the operation of ships at sea and in port,
to enable him to comply with paragraphs (1) and (2) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1561/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-international-safety-management-ism-code-regulations-1998/regulation-8
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