The Code is based on the following referenced documents:
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.1 mandatory IMO instruments and IMO Guidelines
and recommendations (i.e. Codes, guidelines and standards recommended
by the Organization);
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.2 ISO 9000:2005, Quality Management Systems –
Fundamentals and vocabulary;
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.3 ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management Systems –
Requirements;
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.4 ISO/IEC 17020:1998, General criteria for the
operation of various types of bodies performing inspection;
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.5 ISO 19011:2002, Guidelines for quality and/or
environmental management systems auditing;
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.6 International Association of Classification
Societies (IACS) Quality Management System Requirements (QMSR); and
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.7 national legislation.