Model course
This series contains model courses developed by IMO, which are intended to assist Member States and other stakeholders in developing detailed training programmes for better implementation of IMO instruments.
Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.05
This course provides training for Masters chief engineer officers chief mates second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading unloading care in transit handling of cargo tank cleaning or other cargo related operations on liquefied gas tankers. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-2 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Master and Chief Mate
Model course 7.01
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.
Energy Efficient Operation of Ships
Model course 4.05
This model course is designed to facilitate the delivery of training in order to promote the energy-efficient operation of ships. The course contributes to the IMO's environmental protection goals as set out in resolutions A.947(23) and A.998(25) by promulgating industry "Best Practices" which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the negative impact of global shipping on climate change.
Safety Investigation into Marine Casualties and Marine Incidents
Model Course 3.11
The course is essentially balanced between theory (lecture material) practical group exercises and case studies. It consists of a series of exercises structured around the requirements of the international legislation IMO conventions and instruments and the required common and homogeneous approach application of consistent methodology and no blame culture to adopt in the conduct of Maritime safety investigations into marine casualties and marine incidents; as well as to provide reports to the Organization.
Leadership and Teamwork
Model Course 1.39
The course is designed to meet STCW requirements for the application of leadership and team-working skills in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments specifically as stated in table A-II/1 A-III/1 and A-III/6 Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level. The course aims to provide the knowledge skill and understanding of leadership and teamwork at the operational level on board ship.
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.01
This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training programme appropriate to their duties including oil and chemical tanker safety Fire safety measures and systems pollution prevention operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
Model course 7.03
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.
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
Model course 7.04
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.
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.04
This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training programme appropriate to their duties for liquefied gas tanker safety fire safety measures and cargo systems pollution prevention safe operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-2 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.02
This course provides training to candidates to meet the requirements of Section A V/1 1 paragraph 2 of the STCW Code with specific duties for loading unloading and care in transit or handling of oil cargoes. It comprises an advanced training programme appropriate to their duties including oil tanker safety Fire safety measures pollution prevention operational practice and obligations under applicable law and regulations.
Electro-Technical Officer
Model Course 7.08
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/6 of STCW Code for the function Electrical Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level for the function Maintenance and Repair at the Operational Level and the background knowledge to support Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer
Model course 7.02
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in Table A-Ill/2 of STCW Code for the function Marine Engineering at the Management Level for the function Electrical Electronic and Control Engineering at the Management Level for the function Maintenance and Repair 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.
Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes
Model course 1.10
This course is primarily intended for shore-based personnel and for personnel responsible for the cargo handling of packaged dangerous hazardous and harmful cargoes aboard ships. In the Supplements tab readers can find the PowerPoint presentations on the IMDG Code contained in the CD that comes with the printed edition.
Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor
Model course 6.10
The course includes technical aspects of teaching that have a direct relation with the maritime simulator world. Without delving into the details at this stage it is however emphasized that the simulator pedagogy as well as psychology of learning forms an important element of the course.
Oficial de Protección del Buque
Curso Modelo 3.19
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).
Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
Model course 1.27
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.
Ship Security Officer
Model Course 3.19
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).
Contrôle par l’État du Port
Cours type 3.09
Le présent cours type est destiné à assurer la formation des officiers autorisés par le gouvernement à exercer le contrôle par l'État du port conformément aux instruments de la Convention SOLAS de 1974 (règles I/19 et XI/4) de MARPOL 73/78 (articles 5 et 6 et règles I/4 II/10 III/8 et V/8) de la Convention LL de 1966 (article 21) de la Convention STCW de 1978 (article X et règle I/4) et de la Convention de 1969 sur le jaugeage (article 12).
Visites de la Coque et de la Structure
Cours Type 3.07: Cours + Abrégé
Le présent cours type composé de trois volumes couvre les exigences relatives aux structures de la coque lors des visites initiales annuelles intermédiaires périodiques de renouvellement et supplémentaires telles que spécifiées dans la Convention SOLAS telle que modifiée jusqu'à son Protocole de 1988 et dans la Convention de 1966 sur les lignes de charge y compris son Protocole de 1988.
Marine Environmental Awareness
Model Course 1.38
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.
Actions to be Taken to Prevent Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery
Model Course 3.23
The emphasis of this model course is not on training to fight pirates but rather to assist trainees to identify deter or mitigate such events through proper planning preparation and coordination with various entities.
Reconocimientos de Casco y Estructuras
Curso Modelo 3.07
This three-volume course covers the requirements for hull structures at initial annual intermediate periodical and renewal and additional surveys as specified in SOLAS as amended up to its 1988 Protocol and in the 1966 Load Lines Convention including its 1988 Protocol.
Flag State Implementation
Model Course 3.22
This course is intended to provide officers of the Maritime safety Administration with information on the different obligations and duties of the flag States as required by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It describes how the flag State administration would efficiently discharge such obligations and duties.
Visites Relatives aux Dispositifs de Lutte contre l’Incendie et à Leurs Installations
Cours Type 3.05: Cours + Abrégé
Le présent cours type présenté en double volume couvre les prescriptions concernant les visites initiales annuelles intermédiaires et périodiques décrites dans la Convention SOLAS de 1974. Il ne couvre pas les domaines de la conception préliminaire et de l'approbation des plans et ne concerne pas les visites ou inspections des chimiquiers transporteurs de gaz navires spéciaux ou unités mobiles au large.
Skipper on a Fishing Vessel
Model course 7.05
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.
Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer on a Fishing Vessel
Model Course 7.07
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.
Jefe de Máquinas y Primer Oficial de Máquinas de Buque Pesquero
Curso modelo 7.07
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.
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on a Fishing Vessel
Model Course 7.06
The course is organized under the three functions at the operating level of responsibility. Specifically this course covers the minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on Fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters.
Simulador de la Manipulación de la Carga y el Lastre de los Buques Tanque Quimiqueros
Curso modelo 1.37
The course is essentially a practical one and consists of a series of exercises structured around the operation of the cargo and ballast installation of a chemical tanker and carried out in conjunction with a simulator.
Oficial Encargado de la Guardia de Navegación en Buque Pesquero
Curso modelo 7.06
The course is organized under the three functions at the operating level of responsibility. Specifically this course covers the minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on Fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters.
Patrón de Buque Pesquero
Curso modelo 7.05
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.
Simulateur de Manutention de la Cargaison et du Ballast à Bord des Chimiquiers
Cours Type 1.37
Le présent cours consiste essentiellement en une série d'exercices structurés autour de l'exploitation de l'installation de cargaison et de ballast d'un chimiquier et effectués sur un simulateur.
Reconocimiento de los Dispositivos Contraincendios y Disposiciones Conexas
Curso modelo 3.05: Curso y Compendio
This course covers the requirements of the initial annual intermediate and periodical surveys as specified in SOLAS. It does not cover preliminary design or plan approvals nor does it cover the survey or inspection of chemical tankers Gas carriers special purpose ships or mobile offshore units.
Simulador de la Manipulación de la Carga y el Lastre
Curso modelo 2.06
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.
Sécurité des opérations de pêche (Niveau d’appui)
Cours Type 1.33: Cours et compendium
Le présent cours type a pour but de fournir la formation aux candidats pour assurer les opérations de pêche à bord des navires conformément au paragraphe 6 de la règle 1 du chapitre III et de l'annexe 2.2 de la résolution 4 du Document joint numéro 2 de la Convention STCW-F 95 de l'OMI. Le présent programme du cours englobe les prescriptions de la Convention STCW-F de 1995 et celles des chapitres 6.24 et 6.29 du Document FAO/OIT/OMI destiné à servir de guide pour la formation du personnel des navires de pêche et la délivrance des brevets. Le cours est ouvert à tout le personnel des navires de pêche appelé à servir à bord des navires de pêche en mer. Il n'y a pas de prescriptions scolaires particulières pour l'admission.
Simulateur de Manutention des Cargaisons et de Ballastage
Cours Type 2.06
Le présent cours consiste essentiellement en une série d'exercices structurés autour de l'exploitation de l'installation de cargaison et de ballast d'un pétrolier et effectués sur un simulateur.
Chemical Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator
Model Course 1.37
The course is essentially a practical one and consists of a series of exercises structured around the operation of the cargo and ballast installation of a chemical tanker and carried out in conjunction with a simulator.
Seguridad de las Operaciones de Pesca (Nivel de Apoyo)
Curso modelo 1.33: Curso y Compendio
This model course is for candidates who will undertake fishing operations on board ship in accordance with chapter III regulation 1.6 and attachment 2 resolution 4 annex 2.2 of STCW-F. It covers the requirements of the STCW-F and IMO/FAO/ILO Document for Guidance on Training and Certification of Fishing Vessel Personnel chapter 6.24 and 6.29 and is open to all fishing vessel personnel who are to serve on board sea-going Fishing vessels. There are no particular educational entry requirements.
Formation en matière de gestion des crises et de comportement de l'homme, dont la formation à la sécurité des passagers et de la cargaison et au contrôle de la coque à l'état intact
Cours type 1.29
Le présent cours tyype a pour but de répondre aux impératifs minima obligatoires de la formation des capitaines maîtres d'équipage officiers ingénieurs en chef officiers ingénieurs en second et de toute personne à laquelle est confiée la responsabilité immédiate de l'embarquement et du débarquement des passagers du chargement du déchargement ou de l'assujetissement de la cargaison ou de la fermeture des ouvertures de coque. Il est basé sur les dispositiions de la section A-V/2 et du tableau A-V/2 du Code STCW.
Safety of Fishing Operations (Support Level)
Model Course 1.33: Course and Compendium
This model course is for candidates who will undertake fishing operations on board ship in accordance with chapter III regulation 1.6 and attachment 2 resolution 4 annex 2.2 of STCW-F. It covers the requirements of the STCW-F and IMO/FAO/ILO Document for Guidance on Training and Certification of Fishing Vessel Personnel chapter 6.24 and 6.29 and is open to all fishing vessel personnel who are to serve on board sea-going Fishing vessels. There are no particular educational entry requirements.
Soins Médicaux
Cours type 1.15: Cours + Abrégé
Le présent cours type est destiné à assurer la formation des candidats en matière de soins médicaux aux malades et aux blessés à bord conformément à la section A-VI/4 du Code STCW.
Premiers soins
Cours type 1.14 : Cours + Abrégé
Le présent cours type est destiné à assurer la formation des candidats en ce qui concerne les premiers soins à bord conformément à la section A-VI/4 du Code STCW.
Primeros Auxilios Sanitarios
Curso modelo 1.14: Curso y Compendio
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.
Éléments de Secourisme
Cours type 1.13: Cours + Abrégé
Le présent cours type est destiné à assurer la formation des candidats aux premiers secours dispensés à bord des navires conformément au tableau A-VI/1-3 du Code STCW.
Primeros Auxilios – Conocimientos Básicos
Curso modelo 1.13: Curso y Compendio
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.
Survey of Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements
Model course 3.06: Course and Compendium
This course covers the requirements of the initial annual intermediate and periodical surveys as specified in SOLAS. It does not cover preliminary design or plan approvals nor does it cover the survey or inspection of chemical tankers Gas carriers special purpose ships or mobile offshore units.
Supervisión por el Estado Rector del Puerto
Curso modelo 3.09
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.
Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions
Model course 3.05: Course and Compendium
This course covers the requirements of the initial annual intermediate and periodical surveys as specified in SOLAS. It does not cover preliminary design or plan approvals nor does it cover the survey or inspection of chemical tankers Gas carriers special purpose ships or mobile offshore units.
Hull and Structural Surveys
Model course 3.07: Course and Compendium
This three-volume course covers the requirements for hull structures at initial annual intermediate periodical and renewal and additional surveys as specified in SOLAS as amended up to its 1988 Protocol and in the 1966 Load Lines Convention including its 1988 Protocol.
Safe Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
Model Course 3.18
This course provides basic training in the safe packing and securing of cargoes in cargo transport units.