Some of the International agencies and government bodies working towards the safety of seafarers, safety of ships, and the environment are :
One of the most significant safety initiatives introduced by OCIMF is the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE), which is a unique tanker risk assessment OCIMF tool of value to charterers, ship operators, terminal operators and government bodies concerned with ship safety.
[USCG Ruling 46 CFR 4.06-5] effective June 20, 2006.
Drug and Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board a vessel who is directly involved in the SMI.
Guidelines on Drug & Alcohol policies.
Its publication Drug and Alcohol Abuse prevention programs in the maritime industry ( a manual for planners). is a very comprehensive guidance document.
IMO International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)