International Standard
ISO 28701:2025
Inland navigation and commercial shipping — Safety and sustainability management systems — Requirements and guidance for use
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ISO 28701:2025
Edition 1
2025-08
© ISO 2026
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ISO 28701:2025

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Abstract

This document provides requirements and guidance for implementing a safety and sustainability management system for commercial shipping on inland waterways. The document is tailored toward navigation on the inland waterways, including but not limited to rivers and lakes. It applies to freight, cruise, ferries and passenger vessels larger than 24 m in length on inland waterways and land-based operations supporting ships.

This document is aligned with the ISM Code[14] and is also applicable to sea going vessels when sailing on inland waterways.

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Climate action

This standard contributes to

  • Become resilient and adaptative: Climate change adaptation; 
  • Integrate climate action in governance and management: Climate corporative governance; 

Life cycle

Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals

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Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
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Clean Water and Sanitation
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
13
Climate Action
14
Life Below Water
16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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