# 33 CFR § 96.230: What objectives must a safety management system meet?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.230

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 96.230
- **Heading:** What objectives must a safety management system meet?
- **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

The safety management system must:
(a) Provide for safe practices in vessel operation and a safe work environment onboard the type of vessel the system is developed for;
(b) Establish and implement safeguards against all identified risks;
(c) Establish and implement actions to continuously improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and aboard vessels, including preparation for emergencies related to both safety and environmental protection; and
(d) Ensure compliance with mandatory rules and regulations, taking into account relevant national and international regulations, standards, codes and maritime industry guidelines, when developing procedures and policies for the safety management system.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 96.100 § 96.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-96.100.md)
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- [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)
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