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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.

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)
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
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.

Oficial de la Compañía para la Protección Marítima
This model course has been based on MSC/Circ.1154 “Guidelines on training and certification for Company Security Officers” and aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO) as defined in paragraph 2.1.7 (and paragraph 11) of the ISPS Code Part A.

Company Security Officer
Model Course 3.20
This model course has been based on MSC/Circ.1154 ”Guidelines on training and certification for Company Security Officers” and aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO) as defined in paragraph 2.1.7 (and paragraph 11) of the ISPS Code Part A.

Marine Environmental Awareness
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
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.

Visite des Aides et du Matériel de Navigation
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. Les candidats doivent être des officiers de pont pleinement qualifiés ou doivent posséder des qualifications équivalentes et avoir une expérience pratique en matière de visite et de réparations des aides et du matériel de navigation des navires.

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
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
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
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.