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Procédures de contrôle par l’État du port, 2023
Les inspections de contrôle par l’État du port contribuent à garantir que les normes maritimes mondiales sont appliquées de manière cohérente sur tous les navires. La présente publication a pour objet de donner des indications de base aux fonctionnaires chargés du contrôle par l’État du port (PSCO) sur la conduite des inspections en vue d’harmoniser l’exécution des inspections effectuées dans le monde entier.
La présente édition contient des amendements aux Directives sur l’immobilisation des navires (appendice 2) aux Directives relatives au contrôle par l’État du port en vertu de l’Annexe VI de MARPOL (appendice 18) et les nouvelles Directives pour l’inspection des systèmes antisalissure sur les navires (appendice 19).
Procedimientos para la supervisión por el Estado rector del puerto, 2023
Las inspecciones realizadas en el marco de la supervisión por el Estado rector del puerto contribuyen a garantizar que las normas marítimas mundiales se implanten de forma uniforme para todos los buques. Esta publicación contiene orientaciones para los funcionarios encargados de la supervisión por el Estado rector del puerto (PSCO) sobre la realización de inspecciones con el fin de ayudar a que estas se efectúen de manera armonizada en todo el mundo.
La presente edición incluye enmiendas a las Directrices para para la detención de buques (apéndice 2) las Directrices sobre la supervisión por el Estado rector del puerto en virtud del Anexo VI del Convenio MARPOL (apéndice 18) y las nuevas Directrices para la inspección de los sistemas antiincrustantes en los buques (apéndice 19).
Procedures for Port State Control, 2023
Port State control inspections contribute to ensuring that globalmaritime standards are being implemented consistently on all ships.This publication provides guidance for port State control officerson the conduct of inspections to support harmonization in the wayinspections are carried out worldwide.
This edition includes amendments to Guidelines for the detention of ships (appendix 2) and Guidelines for port State control under MARPOL Annex VI (appendix 18) and new Guidelines for inspection ofanti-fouling systems on ships (appendix 19).
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats
Model course 1.23
This course covers training in the mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft as specified in section A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code.
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
Model course 1.24
This course provides training in fast rescue boats and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code.
Performance Standards for Shipborne Radiocommunications and Navigational Equipment and Systems
As a result of the modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in 2022 several performance standards have been revised consolidated revoked or newly adopted. Most of these performance standards will be implemented as from 1 January 2024 in line with the entry into force of the amendments to SOLAS chapter IV and other related instruments.
The latest developments under SOLAS chapter V include amendments to the performance standards for shipborne voyage data recorders and simplified voyage data recorders and revised performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems which will introduce new IHO S-100 product specifications.
The present publication incorporates all performance standards for shipborne radiocommunications and navigational equipment and systems including revisions or amendments thereto adopted up to June 2023.
Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training
Model course 1.46
This IMO Model course addresses the competences and training that are required to achieve the standards for knowledge understanding and proficiencies (KUPs) set out in paragraph 5 of section A-V/2 of the STCW Code.
Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
This course should be taken by every prospective seafarer in order to meet minimum standards of competence in safety familiarization basic training and instruction in personal survival techniques. The course is based on the provisions of table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code.
Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training
Model Course 1.42
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of personnel in crisis management during emergency situations on board Passenger ships. Trainees gain competence in passenger ship crisis management and human behaviour training in accordance with section A-V/2 paragraph 4 and table A-V/2-2 of the STCW Code demonstrating the ability to organize shipboard emergency procedures; optimize the use of resources; control responses to emergencies; control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations; and establish and maintain effective communications.
Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training
Model Course 1.41
The model course is designed to provide trainees with knowledge and skills in managing crowds. This covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge understanding and proficiencies specified in paragraph 3 of section A-V/2 and table A-V/2-1 of the STCW Code. On completion the trainee should be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute to the implementation of shipboard emergency plans and procedures to muster and evacuate passengers as well as assisting passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations.
PSSA
A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area of the marine environment that needs special protection through action by the IMO because of its significance for recognized ecological socio-economic or scientific attributes where such attributes may be vulnerable to damage by international shipping activities.
IMO is the only international body responsible for assessing proposals for and designating areas as PSSAs and adopting measures applicable to international shipping. This publication provides the reader with an overview of all PSSAs designated by the MEPC since 1990.
Polar Code
The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) has been developed to supplement existing IMO instruments in order to provide a more comprehensive set of provisions to address the increased interests and traffic in the polar regions and the unique operational environmental and search and rescue concerns peculiar to these areas taking into account that the consequences of any major safety or pollution incident in polar waters are likely to cause widespread harm to these pristine environments.
The Polar Code covers the full range of design construction equipment operational training search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in waters surrounding the two poles. It includes mandatory measures covering safety (part I-A) and pollution prevention (part II-A) and recommendatory provisions for both (parts I-B and II-B).
Port Reception Facilities
How to do it
This Manual provides practical information to Governments and competent (port) authorities in particular those in developing countries as well as the shipping industry agencies and waste contractors seeking guidance when implementing MARPOL.
It also provides guidance on how to deal with possible inadequacies as in order to comply fully with MARPOL a party State has to ensure the provision of adequate port reception facilities meeting the needs of ships using their ports without causing undue delay to the ships.
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Model course 1.21
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence in personal safety and social responsibilities in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code table A-VI/1-4. The course is designed to prepare new recruits for life on a ship at sea where they will experience a vastly different living and working environment compared to that if they were living and working ashore.
Port Facility Security Officer
This model course aims to assist instructors in the design and delivery of Port Facility Security officer (PFSO) training courses by linking the knowledge required to competently perform the duties and responsibilities of a PFSO as identified in MSC.1/Circ.1188 Guidelines on Training and Certification for Port Facility Security Officers (22 May 2006) to the relevant guidance material contained in the Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code 2012 Edition and identifying opportunities to increase the level of knowledge in certain key areas of responsibility.
Protocolo de Londres
El presente manual proporciona información útil y práctica a los Gobiernos en particular a los de los países en desarrollo sobre las implicaciones técnicas económicas y jurídicas de la ratificación la implantación y el cumplimiento del Protocolo de Londres.
Protocole de Londres
Ce Qu’il Est et Comment le Mettre en Oeuvre
Le présent manuel fournit des renseignements pratiques utiles aux gouvernements en particulieur ceux des pays en développement sur les conséquences techniques économiques et juridiques de la ratification de l’application et de la mise en œuvre du Protocole de Londres.
A pocket guide to Recovery Techniques
This pocket guide contains guidance on recovery techniques for people in survival craft and other small craft as well as for people in water.
A Pocket Guide for Cold Water Survival
This pocket guide is intended primarily for seafarers. It provides information which will help you if you areunlucky enough to fall into cold water or have to enter it in an emergency or have to use survival craft in cold conditions. It also provides information which will help seafarers trained as first-aid providers to treat those rescued from cold conditions.
This guide briefly examines the hazards of exposure to the cold that may endanger life and provides advice based on the latest medical and scientific opinion on how to prevent or minimize those dangers. It is a sad fact that people continue to die at sea through a lack of this knowledge. Knowing what is likely to happen if you are exposed to cold water is a survival aid in itself. A thorough understanding of the information contained in this booklet may some day save your life – or someone else’s.
Prevention of corrosion on board ships
Following the continuing loss sometimes without a trace of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes and the heavy loss of life caused by such accidents the IMO Assembly in the early 90s requested the Maritime safety Committee (MSC) to develop requirements for the design construction operation maintenance and survey of Bulk carriers and specific precautionary measures with respect to type of cargoes. Consequently extensive deliberations of the issues involved took place at the MSC meetings over a number of years and a raft of measures many derived from Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) studies conducted by various Member States of IMO were considered. One of the many items on the list was “Improved coatings: Controls and/or performance standards for protective coatings in relation to compatibility with cargoes”.
This publication contains performance standards and guidelines developed as a result of the above considerations.
This 2010 Edition reproduces English French and Spanish official texts.