Internal Auditor (ISM, ISPS & MLC) Professional Program

Maritime operations require rigorous safety, security, and labour compliance to meet international regulatory standards.
The Internal Maritime Auditor (ISM, ISPS & MLC) Professional Program equips learners with the auditing frameworks, management system understanding, and practical skills needed to conduct internal audits within the maritime industry — focusing on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

This program blends maritime regulatory knowledge with internationally recognized auditing principles — preparing you to evaluate and improve safety, security, and labour management systems aboard ships and within maritime organisations.

🔹 Program Overview

This comprehensive professional course helps you:

• Understand the requirements of ISM, ISPS, and MLC regulatory frameworks
• Learn how to plan, prepare, and lead internal maritime audits
• Apply ISO 19011 management system auditing guidelines to maritime contexts
• Write clear audit reports, identify non-conformities, and verify corrective actions
• Support continual improvement of safety, security, and labour management systems

This hybrid program combines regulatory knowledge with practical auditing techniques — giving you the ability to support maritime compliance and operational excellence.

 

📘 What You Will Learn

Participants will complete  expert-led modules, including:

1. Maritime Regulatory Frameworks Overview – ISM, ISPS, MLC Code purposes and objectives
2. Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Core concepts and compliance requirements
3. Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) – Security standards and regulatory application
4. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – Labour rights, living conditions, and inspections
5. ISO 19011 Auditing Principles – International auditing standards and best practices
6. Risk, Safety & Security Management in Maritime Operations – Integrating audit focus areas
7. Audit Planning & Preparation Techniques – Scoping, scheduling, and audit structuring
8. Conducting Internal Audits – Field techniques, interviewing, evidence gathering
9. Non-Conformance Reporting & Corrective Actions – Writing findings and follow-up
10. Integrated System Audits – Combining SMS, security, and labour audits
11. Audit Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Interpersonal and reporting skills
12. Capstone Project: Maritime Audit Simulation – Real-world audit application

This curriculum equips you to conduct internal audits that strengthen maritime safety, security, and labour management systems.

📜 Certification Pathways

You can choose from three globally respected credentials upon completion:

1. Course + Training Certificate
   Official recognition of your training in maritime internal auditing.
2. Course + Advanced Certificate in Maritime Auditing & Compliance
   Validated advanced skills in internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective follow-up.
3. Course + Diploma in Internal Maritime Audit (ISM, ISPS & MLC)
   Ideal for professionals pursuing leadership roles in maritime governance, compliance, or audit departments.

All certificates are issued with secure verification and recognized by global partners of Lloyds Management Academy.

 

🌍 Accreditation & Academic Partnerships

This program is proudly supported by:

• Lloyds Management Academy Certification Board
• Lloyds Management Training USA
• International Academy of Management and Business Administration (IAMBA Academy)

These partnerships ensure that your qualification aligns with international maritime standards for professional education and career advancement.

 

🎓 What You’ll Receive Upon Enrollment

• Immediate access to your personalized online portal
• Official certificate/diploma with unique student ID
• Audit planning templates, reporting tools, and regulatory guides
• Flexible, self-paced learning — complete within 2 months
• Lifetime credential recognition after successful completion

 

🚀 Who Should Enroll?

This program is ideal for:

• Maritime professionals involved in safety, security, and labour compliance
• Internal audit team members and quality assurance personnel
• Ship officers and shore-based management staff
• Port authority and regulatory personnel
• Classification societies, marine insurers, and surveyors
• Consultants and maritime governance specialists

No prior audit experience is required — the program meets learners at all levels.

 

🌟 Why Choose Lloyds Management Academy?

At Lloyds Management Academy, we deliver professional programs grounded in real-world industry standards and international regulatory frameworks.
Together with Lloyds Management Training and IAMBA Academy, you gain maritime education designed for compliance, operational excellence, and leadership readiness.

Our courses stand out by offering:

• Global relevance and recognition
• Practical, applied learning experiences
• Flexible online access for busy professionals
• Career-enhancing credentials

👉 Advance Your Career in Maritime Audit & Compliance

Enroll now and develop the audit expertise and regulatory insight that set you apart — whether in maritime operations, compliance roles, audit departments, or port authority governance.