Safety & compliance
What is a NC?Non-conformity
A non-conformity is an observed situation where the evidence shows that a requirement of the Safety Management System, the ISM Code or a regulation has not been met.
Non-conformities are raised during audits, inspections or by the crew. Each one needs to be recorded, investigated for its cause, corrected, and closed with evidence. A major non-conformity is one that poses a serious risk to people, the vessel or the environment, and must be dealt with immediately.
Keeping a clear log of non-conformities and their corrective actions is one of the first things auditors look at.
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