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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.

Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions
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
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.

Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator
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.

Second-Class Radioelectronic Certificate for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Radio Personnel
This Model Course is based on IMO Model Course 1.25 “General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System” covering training organization teaching aids and technical facilities. It is intended to provide trainees with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills sufficient to perform the functions of second-class radio-electronics personnel.

Medical Care
Model Course 1.15: Course and Compendium
This two-volume model course provides training in elementary first aid at management level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code.

Medical First Aid
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.

Port State Control
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.

Elementary First Aid
Model course 1.13: Course and Compendium
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.

Safe Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs): Workbook
Workbook (sold separately) with quick lashing guides for transport on road and in sea areas A B and C.

Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training Including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training
Model Course 1.29
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.

Suficiencia em la Formación sobre Gestión de Emergencias y Comportamiento Humano, Incluidas la Seguridad de los Pasajeros, la Carga y la Integridad del Casco
Curso Modelo 1.29
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.