International Maritime Organization

El presente volumen, titulado Coordinación de las misiones, tiene por objeto ayudar al personal encargado de la planificación y la coordinación de los ejercicios y las operaciones de búsqueda y salvamento.

Se publica una nueva edición del Manual IAMSAR cada tres años. La edición de 2022 incluye las enmiendas aprobadas por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI) y el Comité de seguridad marítima (MSC) de la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI) en su 103º periodo de sesiones (mayo de 2021) mediante la circular MSC.1/Circ.1640, que entran en vigor el 1 de junio de 2022.

NAVTEX es un servicio internacional automatizado de impresión directa para la difusión de radioavisos náuticos y meteorológicos y otros mensajes de información urgente dirigida a los buques. Es el método principal utilizado para transmitir información sobre seguridad marítima de conformidad con las disposiciones del Convenio internacional para la seguridad de la vida humana en el mar, 1974. Se creó para disponer de un medio económico, sencillo y automático de recibir información sobre seguridad marítima y alertas de búsqueda y salvamento en los buques que naveguen en alta mar y en aguas costeras. En esta edición se incluye el procedimiento para la retirada de las estaciones NAVTEX existentes, si un Estado costero decide hacerlo.

El presente manual está destinado a las Administraciones marítimas, la gente de mar, los propietarios de buques y otras partes interesadas que participan en la preparación, la transmisión y la recepción de información sobre seguridad marítima.

La edición de 2023 del Manual entró en vigor el 1 de enero de 2023 y contiene las Normas de funcionamiento revisadas para la recepción de información sobre seguridad marítima e información relacionada con la búsqueda y el salvamento en ondas hectométricas (NAVTEX) y ondas decamétricas (resolución MSC.508(105)) y el texto revisado de los Criterios aplicables cuando se provea un servicio NAVTEX (resolución MSC.509(105)).

SafetyNET es un servicio internacional automático por satélite de impresión directa, destinado a difundir a los buques información sobre seguridad marítima (ISM), avisos náuticos y meteorológicos, pronósticos meteorológicos, información relacionada con la búsqueda y salvamento (SAR) y otros mensajes urgentes relacionados con la seguridad. SafetyNET desempeña una función esencial en el Sistema mundial de socorro y seguridad marítimos (SMSSM).

La presente edición del Manual, que ha pasado a titularse Manual de los servicios SafetyNET internacionales, incorpora los cambios introducidos en la red y los servicios de satélites de Inmarsat, incluido el servicio Fleet Safety de Inmarsat, que ha sido reconocido como servicio móvil por satélite para su utilización en el SMSSM mediante la adopción de la resolución MSC.450(99).

The Manual on Chemical Pollution currently has two sections. Section 1, Problem Assessment and Response Arrangements, was first published in 1987 and revised in 1999The present publication, Section 2, was prepared by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and provides guidance to Governments on search and recovery procedures for packaged goods lost at sea to which the provisions of chapter VII of SOLAS 1974, as amended, and Annex III of MARPOL, as amended, apply.

Priority should be given to all measures that can reasonably be taken to avoid the loss overboard of packages containing dangerous goods and harmful substances. However, the possibility of such loss can never be totally excluded. Search and Recovery of Packaged Goods Lost at Sea describes the fate of such packages and related options for response, and gives guidelines on how to decide whether the packages should be recovered.

Problems related to oil pollution casualties and related information are specifically addressed in the IMO Manual on Oil Pollution, Sections I to VI.

Expert advice on response to lost packages containing IMDG Code Class 7 (Radioactive material) should be obtained from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and reference made to the IAEA Planning and Preparing for Emergency Response to Transport Accidents Involving Radioactive Materials Safety Guide TS-G-1.2.

This Section of the Manual on Oil pollution is intended to provide practical guidance related to the prevention of pollution from ships, and describes procedures for the handling of oil cargoes, bunkering, ship-to-ship transfer operations, transfer operations involving offshore units and operations in ice-covered waters. It also provides an overview of the various prevention practices, as a complement to the more detailed industry standards and Codes of Practice, currently available.

The information provided is not intended to supersede or replace any information, law, or regulation contained in any other publication with respect to the waters and areas to which it pertains.

Section III of the Manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the national contingency plan described in Section II – Contingency Planning. The guidance in Section III will help Administrations and officials involved with Oil pollution casualties effectively to mitigate the effects of accidents, whether there is a spillage from a tanker or the release of bunkers from dry cargo vessels or passenger vessels.

This section of the Manual on Oil Pollution is intended to provide the reader, in particular on-scene commanders, lead agencies and others involved in the management of oil pollution response, with an appreciation of the various interests involved in an oil pollution emergency and its aftermath, as well as a general review of the international legal regimes governing limitation of liability and compensation for oil pollution damage.

This Manual provides:

• Information on oil spill risk evaluation and assessment for the development of preparedness and response
• Guidance for industry and Governments, particularly those of developing countries, in assessing risk and the adequacy of contingency plans
• Suggestions on how to resolve the potentially complex and varied issues of the assessment process

La presente publicación contiene:

• Resumen de las reglas y acuerdos respecto del transporte de mercancías peligrosas en bultos
• Pérdida y destino de los bultos 
• Localización de mercancías en bultos perdidos en el mar 
• Identificación y evaluación de los peligros 
• Medidas que han de adoptarse para recuperar mercancías en bultos 
• Explosivos (Clase 1 del Código IMDG) 
• Etiquetas, marcas y señales

Esta Parte del Manual sobre la contaminación ocasionada por hidrocarburos se ha proyectado para suministrar orientaciones prácticas relativas a la prevención de la contaminación por los buques y contiene procedimientos para la manipulación de cargas de hidrocarburos, toma de combustible, operaciones de trasbordo de buque a buque, operaciones de trasbordo en unidades mar adentro y operaciones en aguas cubiertas de hielo. Suministra además una visión general de las diversas prácticas que complementa las normas más detalladas del sector y los códigos de prácticas actualmente en uso. La información facilitada no anula ni sustituye la información, leyes o reglamentos de ninguna otra publicación por lo que respecta a las aguas y zonas a las que se refiere.

La presente parte del Manual sobre la contaminación ocasionada por hidrocarburos tiene por objeto ofrecer al lector, en especial a los jefes en el lugar del siniestro, a los organismos coordinadores y a otras partes que intervienen en la gestión de la lucha contra la contaminación por hidrocarburos, una visión de los distintos intereses que se dan en una situación de emergencia debida a contaminación por hidrocarburos y durante sus secuelas, así como un examen general de los regímenes del sector jurídicos y voluntarios internacionales que rigen la limitación de la responsabilidad y la indemnización de daños debidos a contaminación por hidrocarburos. El objetivo de la presente parte no es ofrecer observaciones autorizadas ni definitivas sobre las relaciones jurídicas entre las distintas entidades que intervienen en una situación de emergencia debida a contaminación por hidrocarburos, ni una interpretación de los convenios internacionales pertinentes.

Le présent volume, intitulé Coordination des missions, est destiné à ceux qui planifient et coordonnent les opérations et les exercices de recherche et de sauvetage (SAR).

Une nouvelle édition du Manuel IAMSAR est publiée tous les trois ans. L’édition de 2022 contient les amendements approuvés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile (OACI) et par le Comité de la sécurité maritime (MSC) de l’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI), à sa cent troisième session, en mai 2021, par le biais de la circulaire MSC.1/Circ.1640, qui entreront en vigueur le 1er juin 2022.

Le service NAVTEX est un service automatique d’impression directe destiné à être utilisé dans le monde entier pour l’émission d’avertissements concernant la navigation et la météorologie et d’informations urgentes à l’intention des navires. Il s’agit de la principale méthode utilisée pour la diffusion des renseignements sur la sécurité maritime et d’alertes de recherche et de sauvetage en cas d’incident, conformément aux dispositions de la Convention internationale de 1974 pour la sauvegarde de la vie humaine en mer. II a été mis au point pour que les navires puissent disposer d’un moyen simple, peu coûteux et automatique leur permettant de recevoir à bord, lorsqu’ils naviguent en mer et dans les eaux côtières, des renseignements sur la sécurité maritime.

La présente édition comprend notamment la procédure de retrait des stations NAVTEX existantes, si un État côtier en décide ainsi.

Le présent Manuel a été établi essentiellement à l’intention des Administrations maritimes, des gens de mer, des armateurs et d’autres parties s’occupant de la mise au point, de la diffusion et de la réception de renseignements sur la sécurité maritime.

L’édition de 2023 du Manuel est entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 2023 et comprend le texte révisé des Normes de fonctionnement pour la réception de renseignements sur la sécurité maritime et de renseignements relatifs à la recherche et au sauvetage sur ondes hectométriques (NAVTEX) et sur ondes décamétriques (résolution MSC.508(105)) ainsi que le texte révisé des Critères à appliquer pour assurer un service NAVTEX (résolution MSC.509(105), annexe 4).

Le présent Manuel constitue un guide pratique pour la préparation de messages relatifs aux renseignements sur la sécurité maritime et la diffusion d'avertissements de navigation et/ou de prévisions ou d'avertissements météorologiques dans le cadre du Système mondial de détresse et de sécurité en mer (SMDSM).

La présente publication a pour objet d’aider les Gouvernements à appliquer le Protocole de 2000 sur la préparation, la lutte et la coopération contre les événements de pollution par les substances nocives et potentiellement dangereuses (Protocole OPRC-HNS), en décrivant les obligations établies par le Protocole et les moyens de satisfaire à ces obligations.

Le Manuel a pour objet de donner au lecteur et notamment aux commandants sur place, au personnel d’intervention, aux instances gouvernementales et à tous ceux qui participent à la gestion et/ou à l’intervention en cas d’un événement de pollution par des SNPD, une indication des intérêts en cause lors d’un événement mettant en cause des SNPD et par la suite.

This course combines two important aspects of modern shipping; care for the Marine environment and the importance of human performance. The course is intended to give trainees knowledge of the importance and diversity of the Marine environment as well as understanding and awareness of the impacts of shipping activities on the (marine) environment. The course will stimulate personal responsibility to use solutions that contribute to environmentally sound shipping.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-ll/2 of STCW Code for the function Navigation at the Management Level, for the function Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Management Level and the background knowledge to support Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level.

This model course provides training in elementary first aid at operator’s level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code.

NAVTEX is an international automated directprinting service for promulgation of Maritime safety information such as navigational warnings and meteorological information to ships. It is a principle method for broadcasting maritime safety information, and Search and rescue alerts when there is an incident, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. It has been developed to provide a low-cost, simple and automated means of receiving Maritime safety information on board ships at sea and in coastal waters. This edition includes, in particular, the procedure to withdraw existing NAVTEX stations, should a coastal State decide to do so.

This Manual is intended for use by maritime Administrations, seafarers, shipowners and others concerned with preparing, broadcasting and receiving Maritime safety information. The 2023 edition of the Manual came into effect on 1 January 2023 and includes the revised Performance standards for the reception of Maritime safety information and Search and rescue related information by MF (NAVTEX) and HF (resolution MSC.508(105)) and the revised Criteria for use when providing a NAVTEX service (resolution MSC.509(105), annex 4).

This publication contains the Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships (resolution A.468(XII)), developed to stimulate and promote noise control at a national level within the framework of internationally agreed guidelines, and the Recommendation on methods of measuring noise levels at listening posts (resolution A.343(IX)).

En octobre 2008, le Comité de la protection du milieu marin (MEPC) de l’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI) a adopté des modifications apportées aux règles internationales relatives à la prévention de la pollution de l’atmosphère par les navires (Annexe VI de MARPOL). Dans la version révisée des règles, il est exigé qu’à compter du 1er janvier 2020, la teneur en soufre du fuel-oil utilisé par les navires exploités en dehors des zones de contrôle des émissions désignées ne dépasse pas 0,50 % en masse; ces modifications sont connues sous le nom d’Initiative de l’OMI «Horizon 2020». La réduction des émissions d’oxydes de soufre améliorera considérablement la santé humaine et l’environnement au niveau mondial.

L’Initiative de l’OMI «Horizon 2020» aura un retentissement majeur à l’échelle mondiale. Afin que le secteur maritime international puisse mettre en œuvre avec succès cette initiative, la présente publication rassemble en un seul document l’ensemble des instruments et recommandations élaborés, y compris les résolutions et circulaires de l’OMI, afin qu’il soit facile de s’y reporter.

The International Convention on Oil pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990, was adopted at a conference convened in November 1990 for the purpose of establishing precautionary measures and effective preparation for combating Oil pollution incidents involving ships, offshore units, sea ports and oil handling facilities. The publication includes:

• Final Act of the Conference on International Co-operation on Oil pollution Preparedness and Response, 1990;
• OPRC Convention, 1990;
• Resolutions 1 to 10 adopted by the Conference.

The Code for the Transport and Handling of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels (OSV Chemical Code), has been developed for the design, construction and operation of offshore support vessels (OSVs) which transport hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk for the servicing and resupplying of offshore platforms, Mobile offshore drilling units and other offshore installations, including those employed in the search for and recovery of hydrocarbons from the seabed.

The basic philosophy of the present Code is to apply standards contained in the Code and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and in the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) to the extent that is practicable and reasonable taking into account the unique design features and service characteristics of OSVs.

This model course comprises three functions at the operational level. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the watchkeeping duties of an officer in charge of a navigational watch, both at sea and in port. In particular, they will be fully conversant with the basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as per STCW Regulation VIII/2 and STCW Code Chapter VIII.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/1 of STCW Code for the function Marine Engineering, Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering, Maintenance and Repair and Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.

This publication contains documents issued in connection with the Conference.

This model course is essentially a practical one and consists of a series of exercises structured around the operation of the cargo and ballast installation of an oil tanker and carried out in conjunction with a simulator.

The aim of the Guidelines is to provide practical guidance for assessing and responding to incidents involving sunken oil. Their scope is confined to sunken and submerged oil and does not include oil on sunken wrecks. The Guidelines also include references to other information sources.

En la presente publicación se ofrecen orientaciones dirigidas a los responsables de la reglamentación y las normas con respecto a la selección de listas de criterios de actuación y la elaboración de niveles de actuación para los desechos de pescado destinados a la evacuación en el mar. Si bien tienen por objeto asistir con la aplicación de las prescripciones del Convenio sobre la prevención de la contaminación del mar por vertimiento de desechos y otras materias, 1972 (Convenio de Londres) y su Protocolo de 1996 (Protocolo de Londres), las orientaciones son generales, por lo que podrían aplicarse para la evaluación de desechos de pescado en virtud de otros instrumentos.

La presente publicación tiene un carácter únicamente orientativo y su objetivo es ayudar a las administraciones nacionales en la implantación del Protocolo de Londres, tanto si son actualmente Partes Contratantes o si simplemente están interesadas en adherirse al Protocolo. No debe entenderse que estas orientaciones presentan unas interpretaciones definitivas del Protocolo o de cómo deberían aplicarse sus disposiciones. Las Partes Contratantes siguen siendo quienes han de interpretar las obligaciones que han asumido en virtud del Protocolo.

This publication deals with the regulation of liability in the event of damage caused by a nuclear incident occurring in the course of maritime carriage of nuclear material. It contains:

• Final Act of the Conference
• Convention relating to Civil Liability in the Field of Maritime Carriage of Nuclear Material (Nuclear), 1971.

La presente publicación contiene:

• las Directrices de 2017 para la implantación del Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL (resolución MEPC.295(71));
• las Directrices de 2012 para la elaboración de planes de gestión de basuras (resolución MEPC.220(63)); y
• el texto refundido de Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL, incluidas las enmiendas adoptadas mediante la resolución MEPC.277(70).

The course is organized under three functions at the management level of responsibility to cover all the required functional elements. Specifically, this course covers the minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on Fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more required by regulation II/5 of STCW-F.

La présente section du Manuel sur la pollution par les hydrocarbures vise à fournir des indications pratiques relatives à la prévention de la pollution par les hydrocarbures, en décrivant les procédures relatives à la manipulation des cargaisons d’hydrocarbures, au mazoutage et aux opérations de transfert de navire à navire, de transfert faisant intervenir des unités au large et dans les eaux couvertes de glace. Elle donne également un aperçu des diverses pratiques de prévention employées en complément des normes détaillées du secteur maritime et des codes de conduite actuellement en vigueur. Les renseignements fournis dans le présent document ne visent pas à annuler ni à remplacer les informations, législations ou réglementations contenues dans d’autres publications relatives aux eaux et aux zones auxquelles ils se rapportent.

Le présent Manuel a pour objet de donner des orientations relatives aux stratégies susceptibles d'être mises en oeuvre pour évaluer les dommages et la régénération de l'environnement en cas de pollution accidentelle de la mer. Les techniques disponibles sont examinées parallèlement aux critères permettant d'évaluer si les mesures envisagées entraîneraient une régénération adéquate des milieux sinistrés.

Le Manuel insiste sur l'importance que revêt la planification préalable et présente un aperçu général des techniques d'évaluation et des mesures de réparation à mettre en œuvre pour différents écosystèmes. Il fournit également des indications relatives aux possibilités d'indemnisation dans le cadre des régimes internationaux d'indemnisation pour les dommages dus à la pollution par les hydrocarbures. Des exemples pratiques d'évaluation des ressources naturelles et de restauration sont fournis sous forme d'études de cas.

La présente publication comprend:

• les Normes internationales de construction des navires en fonction d’objectifs applicables aux vraquiers et aux pétroliers (résolution MSC.287(87)) et les amendements connexes à la Convention SOLAS de 1974 (résolution MSC.290(87)) rendant ces normes obligatoires;
• les Directives pour la vérification de la conformité avec les normes de construction des navires en fonction d’objectifs applicables aux vraquiers et aux pétroliers (résolution MSC.296(87));
• les Directives sur les renseignements à inclure dans le dossier de construction du navire (MSC.1/Circ.1343); et
• les Directives générales pour l’élaboration de normes de l’OMI en fonction d’objectifs (MSC.1/Circ.1394)

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has developed the model courses on oil pollution preparedness, response and cooperation (OPRC) to provide guidance for preparedness and response to marine oil spills from ships.

The courses take into particular account the training needs of developing countries and include sufficient flexibility so that they may be easily tailored to address specific national and regional needs. Collectively, the suite of courses has been designed to address all aspects of oil spill planning, response and management. Each course comprises an instructor’s manual, a participant’s manual and PowerPoint presentations and exercises for each course module.

The contents of this course can be downloaded from the "Supplements" tab and include:

• OPRC Introductory Level (Model course 4.01);
• OPRC Level 1: First Responder (Model course 4.02);
• OPRC Level 2: Supervisor/On-Scene Commander (Model course 4.03);
• OPRC Level 3: Administrator and Senior Manager (Model course 4.04);
• A set of Supplementary material, comprising a video presentation, and a document with useful links.

La présente publication contient des orientations à l’intention des autorités chargées de la réglementation et des responsables de l’élaboration de politiques au sujet de l’établissement de listes d’intervention et de la mise au point de niveaux d’intervention applicables aux déchets de poisson qu’il est envisagé d’évacuer en mer. Tout en étant destinées à aider à mettre en œuvre les prescriptions de la Convention de 1972 sur la prévention de la pollution des mers résultant de l’immersion de déchets (Convention de Londres) et de son Protocole de 1996 (Protocole de Londres), les orientations ont une portée générale et pourraient être appliquées à l’évaluation des déchets de poisson prévue par d’autres instruments.

This publication concerns the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea and the establishment of a regime of liability for damage suffered by passengers carried on a seagoing vessel. It includes:

Final Act of the International Legal Conference on the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage on Board Ships, 1974; Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea (PAL), 1974; Understanding of the Conference in Relation to Participation in the Convention and the Performance of Depositary Functions in Relation thereto by the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO); Final Act of the International Conference on the Revision of the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974; Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974.

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.

This publication concerns the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea and the establishment of a regime of liability for damage suffered by passengers carried on a seagoing vessel. It includes:

Final Act of the International Legal Conference on the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage on Board Ships, 1974; Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea (PAL), 1974; Understanding of the Conference in Relation to Participation in the Convention and the Performance of Depositary Functions in Relation thereto by the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO); Final Act of the International Conference on the Revision of the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974; Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974.

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.

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).

This course aims to facilitate the training of port facility security officers in accordance with the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiencies (KUPs) in the Guidelines on training and certification for port facility security officers (MSC.1/Circ.1188) to meet the duties and responsibilities required by the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A.

This course is for officers, whether they have been ship surveyors, masters, chief officers or chief or second engineer officers, who are to be authorized by their Governments to execute port State control in accordance with regulation 19 of chapter I and regulation 4 of chapter XI-1 of SOLAS, as amended, with article 21 of Load Lines, with articles 5 and 6 and regulations I/4, II/10, III/8 and V/8 of MARPOL, with article X and regulation 4 of chapter I of STCW and with article 12 of Tonnage Convention.

This Convention was the first multilateral instrument to be concluded with the prime objective of protecting the environment. It is concerned with the agreement between the Governments involved to prevent pollution of the sea by oil discharged from ships. The text published is as amended in 1962 and 1969.

This model course provides training in elementary first aid at the support level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code.

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).

This course covers the mandatory training requirements for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo or closing hull openings on board passenger and ro–ro ships. It is based on the provisions of section A-V/2 and table A-V/2 of the STCW Code.