An Intensive 5-Day Training Course
Flag State & Maritime Regulatory Framework
Scheduled Dates
| 29 Jan - 02 Feb 2024 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 |
| 26 - 30 Aug 2024 | London - UK | $5,950 |
Why Choose this Training Course?
This Flag State & Maritime Regulatory Framework training course explains in detail the responsibilities of flag states within international regulatory frame works; i.e. international maritime conventions; in the field of ship safety and protection of the marine environment as well as maritime security, and their structure, content and application is presented. An overview regarding the various types of surveys and ships’ certificates is provided.
Flag State is the governmental body responsible for ensuring that vessels raising the flag of the state are inspected in accordance with both national regulations and, for vessels on international voyages, the appropriate international conventions the state has ratified, adopted or acceded to. Furthermore, it is responsible for taking all other steps necessary to give these instruments full and complete effect to ensure that, from a point of view of safety of life and environmental protection, a ship is fit for the service intended.
It describes how the flag State Administration would effectively discharge such obligations and duties. The course also covers the international standards and obligations originated from IMO Conventions and other mandatory instruments.
What are the Goals?
At the end of the PetroKnowledge training course, participants will be able to:
- Getting to know the system of maritime regulations.
- Developing familiarity with IMO Conventions and other relevant international mandatory instruments.
- Acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon a maritime administration effectively.
- Ensuring the proper understanding of the different tasks that contribute in the full implementation of the applicable rules and regulations.
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge training course will benefit officers from maritime administrations and port authorities who have responsibility for the enforcement of maritime legislation, or those who may be planning to undertake such responsibilities.
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Maritime Administration Personnel
- Ship Registrars/Employee
- Flag State Inspectors and Port State Control Officer
- Masters who intend to enter deeply into the maritime regulations
- Maritime Attorneys
- Shipowners, Managers and Operators
- All personnel who intend to participate in developing and improving their maritime regulatory systems
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The delegates will be involved in the latest trends in training course presentations. The classroom presentations are made up of interactive practical exercises supported by audiovisual material and case studies. Delegates will be expected to participate actively in relating the principles of Maritime security management to the specific needs of their industry. This practical development of skills will benefit delegates who can return to work ready to implement security measures and plans.
Daily Agenda
Day One: The Background to the International Maritime Regulatory Framework
- Welcome Course presentation and Brief History of Intentional Maritime Organization IMO
- IMO Resolutions
- Responsibilities of the flag State - UNCLOS- Art 94
- UNCLOS Summing up of the Flag duties
- Flag State Implementation and Resolutions
- Type of Vessels
- COLREG 72-Minimum Safe Manning - Res A.1047(27)
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea - SOLAS 1974
- Introduction
- SOLAS CH 1
- Life Saving Appliances LSA
- Fire Safety Systems FSS
- Means of Embarkation
Day Two: International Maritime Conventions
- International Safety Management Code – ISM Code
- International Ship and Port Facility Security Code – ISPS Code
- International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as amended
Day Three: International Maritime Conventions
- MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION – MLC 2006
- The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973
- Annex I
- Annex II
- Annex III
- Annex IV
- Annex V
- Annex VI
- Resolution A.1070(28) IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code)
Day Four: RO – PSC – Accident Investigations
- Recognize Organizations ROs / Classification Societies
- Port State Control - PSC
- Memorandums of Understanding on Port State Control
Day Five: Casualty Investigation Code
- Casualty Investigation Code
- Accident Investigation
- Analysis of Reports
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
