Since the legislation mentioned above requires the use of English, perhaps in time
English may be used as the language of choice for meeting the requirements of this
section of the ISM Code. This would then further the integration of certain work practices
and reporting methodologies.
Furthermore, it would prove useful and helpful to a PSCO during an inspection. Some
items that may pose the potential of a deficiency or even a detention could be resolved
by the ability of the PSCO to inspect fully the records and other items contained in a
company’s management systems.