International Maritime Organization

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 intended to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12) of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

This course is primarily intended for any person conducting in-service assessment of competence of a seafarer on board. These would usually comprise senior shipboard officers (management level) but may also be suitable for shipboard personnel at operational level or experienced shore-based instructors with sufficient onboard expertise.

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts, to the thorough extent needed, to safely navigate vessels whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS. The course emphasizes both the application and learning of ECDIS in a variety of underway contexts. The course is designed to meet the STCW requirements in the use of ECDIS, as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments.

This publication is intended as a starting place for countries without action lists and/or action levels so that they can minimize the environmental impacts of dumping at sea, enabling them to make sound permit decisions and be in compliance with the requirements of the London Protocol and Convention.

The texts of this title are in English, French and Spanish

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 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.

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 purpose of this publication is to provide easy reference to IMO resolutions on shipboard pollution-prevention equipment that are required under MARPOL.

The present publication is a revised and updated version of the 1997 edition and contains those resolutions on pollution-prevention equipment which are currently applicable to new installations 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.

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.

The standards of competence that have to be met by fishing vessel personnel are defined in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F). It sets out the education and training requirements for achieving those standards. Specifically, this course covers the minimum standard of competence for skippers on Fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, operating in unlimited waters.

This course aims to facilitate training for port State control officers (PSCOs) in accordance with the relevant IMO and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments specified in Procedures for port State control, 2023 (resolution A.1185(33)), as amended.

The course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency necessary to meet the qualification and training requirements of PSCOs. Tailored to the trainees’ experience levels, this course is a key resource to support consistent and effective implementation of port State control worldwide, contributing to enhanced maritime safety, security, and environmental protection.

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 provides training in fast rescue boats and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code.

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.

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.

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.