A ship at sea has some basic needs. Without meeting certain functions, it cannot survive. What are the top six functional needs a ship has, in the order of importance? Describe what will happen if the needs are not met and what structures are used to accomplish this.

(1) A safety and environmental protection policy;  

(2) instructions and procedures to ensure safe operations of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag State legislation;  

(3) defined levels of authority and lines of communication between, and amongst, shore and shipboard personnel;  

(4) procedures for reporting accidents and non­conformities with the ISM Code’s provisions;

(5) procedures to prepare for and respond to emergency situations; and  

(6) procedures for internal audits and management reviews.

Explanation:

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