Inland Navigation Safety Management
Safety and sustainability management systems for inland navigation and commercial shipping, addressing safety, environmental, and sustainability aspects of waterway vessel operations.
ISO 28701 specifies requirements for safety and sustainability management systems for operators of vessels and fleets in inland navigation and commercial shipping. It addresses safety management, environmental performance, and sustainability aspects of operations on rivers, canals, lakes, and coastal waterways.
The standard provides a framework for vessel operators, fleet managers, and inland navigation companies to systematically manage the distinct hazards of waterway operations including navigation risks, cargo safety, crew competence, and environmental compliance.
ACI-certified auditors assess inland navigation management systems and evaluate compliance with waterway-specific safety and environmental requirements.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 28701.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 28701
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.