Risk Assessment & Permit to Work Pack

Effective risk assessment and a robust Permit to Work (PTW) system are foundational requirements of ISM Code compliance and safe superyacht operations. ISM Code Section 7 requires companies to identify the hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures for all identified high-risk activities. Flag state surveyors, class societies, and insurers increasingly expect documented risk assessments for both routine and non-routine operations—and properly issued PTWs for hot work, confined space entry, and working at height are a basic survey expectation. This professional package gives you a complete, ready-to-use RA and PTW system designed specifically for superyacht operations.

Who Needs This

This package is for any superyacht requiring ISM Code compliance or operating under a flag state yacht code. Whether your vessel is below 500GT under a flag state code or at or above 500GT with full ISM, you need documented risk assessments and a PTW system for hazardous work. It is also suited to yachts preparing for MCA Large Yacht Code compliance, vessels flagged with registries that have recently strengthened their SMS audit requirements, and any vessel that has received a flag state or PSC deficiency related to risk assessment procedures.

What’s Included

Risk Assessment Procedure Guide

A clear, practical guide explaining when risk assessments are required under the ISM Code and flag state yacht codes, how to identify hazards using the hierarchy of control, how to score likelihood and severity using a standardised risk matrix, how to set and verify control measures, and how and when completed assessments must be reviewed and updated.

Generic Risk Assessment Template

A flexible blank template for creating new risk assessments for any activity not covered by the pre-completed assessments. Formatted for consistency with the existing risk register and companion documents.

25+ Pre-Completed Risk Assessments

Survey-ready risk assessments covering the most common high-risk activities on superyachts:

Engineering Operations: Hot work, confined space entry, working at height in the engine room, fuel and lubrication oil bunkering, generator maintenance, battery bank maintenance, and refrigerant handling.

Deck Operations: Anchoring and mooring operations, tender launching and recovery, line handling and mooring, working aloft and in the rig, davit and crane operations, jet ski and water toy deployment.

Guest and Interior Operations: Swimming platform and bathing ladder operations, guest water sports supervision, helicopter operations and deck preparation, gangway rigging and security, working with cleaning chemicals.

Permit to Work Templates

Three dedicated PTW forms—Hot Work Permit, Confined Space Entry Permit, and Working at Height Permit—each structured with pre-work hazard assessment, authorisation sign-off, continuous monitoring requirements, and post-work close-out procedure.

Risk Register Template

An Excel master register for tracking all vessel risk assessments with reference numbers, activity descriptions, review due dates, responsible persons, and current status.

Regulatory Compliance

This pack supports compliance with ISM Code Section 7, MCA Large Yacht Code (LY3) requirements, and the SMS audit expectations of the Red Ensign Group, Marshall Islands, Malta, and Bahamas flag states. The PTW system meets the expectations of Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, and DNV class society surveys.

How to Use

1. Download all files immediately after purchase
2. Read the Risk Assessment Procedure Guide to understand the system
3. Review and adapt the pre-completed assessments for your specific vessel and equipment
4. Add completed assessments to the Risk Register with your reference numbering
5. Integrate the PTW templates into your SMS document control system
6. Brief officers and crew on the PTW authorisation and close-out procedure
7. Schedule annual reviews of all risk assessments in your SMS calendar

Why Choose Our Template

This RA and PTW pack was built by experienced maritime professionals with direct experience of flag state SMS audits and class society surveys on superyachts. The pre-completed assessments cover the activities that cause the most incidents on yachts, and the control measures reflect what actually works in practice. The PTW forms are designed to be completed quickly without sacrificing the rigour that makes them legally defensible. When ISM Code guidance or flag state requirements change, the pack is updated and existing customers receive the revision at no additional cost.