# 33 CFR § 96.220: What makes up a safety management system?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.220

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 96.220
- **Heading:** What makes up a safety management system?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER F—VESSEL OPERATING REGULATIONS > PART 96—RULES FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF VESSELS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS > Subpart B—Company and Vessel Safety Management Systems

## Text

(a) The safety management system must document the responsible person's—
(1) Safety and pollution prevention policy;
(2) Functional safety and operational requirements;
(3) Recordkeeping responsibilities; and
(4) Reporting responsibilities.
(b) A safety management system must also be consistent with the functional standards and performance elements of IMO Resolution A.741(18).

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 96.100 § 96.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.110 § 96.110 Who does this subpart apply to?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.120 § 96.120 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.130 § 96.130 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.130.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.200 § 96.200 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.200.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.210 § 96.210 Who does this subpart apply to?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.210.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.220 § 96.220 What makes up a safety management system?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.220.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.230 § 96.230 What objectives must a safety management system meet?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.230.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.240 § 96.240 What functional requirements must a safety management system meet?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.240.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.250 § 96.250 What documents and reports must a safety management system have?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.250.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.300 § 96.300 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.300.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.310 § 96.310 Who does this subpart apply to?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.310.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.320 § 96.320 What is involved to complete a safety management audit and when is it required to be completed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.320.md)
- [33 CFR § 96.330 § 96.330 Document of Compliance certificate: what is it and when is it needed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.330.md)

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