This course provides training in the operational use of integrated bridge systems (IBS) and integrated navigational systems (INS). Designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch the course enhances safety and environmental protection by instructing on the correct use of these systems and highlighting potential risks from improper use. Flexible in design it can be adapted to trainees’ experience levels ensuring comprehensive understanding. This course is a key resource for improving navigation safety standards and ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations.

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the administration and management of a maritime Search and rescue (SAR) service to assist States in meeting their own SAR needs and the obligations they accepted under the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue 1979 and its amendments together with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 and its amendments.

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.

This course provides mandatory minimum training in fire prevention and fire fighting and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code.

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) to enhance security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended the ISPS Code the IMDG Code the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports and guidance contained in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1341. Successful trainees should contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and respond appropriately.

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended the ISPS Code and section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code as amended.

The overall aim of this model course is to meet the mandatory minimum standard of competence for seafarers for the following competence: Maintain a safe engineering watch in particular engine-room resource management in column 2 table A-III/1 of the STCW Code under the function marine engineering at the operational level. This course is theoretical and practical including simulator exercises taking into account table A-III/1 and the relevant parts of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

This course provides specific training for those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Search and rescue mission coordinator (SMC) at a maritime or joint rescue coordination centre or sub-centre for a Search and rescue (SAR) incident and is based on the content of the 2019 edition of IAMSAR Manual Volume II. The course highlights SMC-relevant issues for the organization of a maritime SAR service in general and assists States in meeting their own SAR needs and the obligations they accepted under the International Convention on Maritime Search and rescue 1979 as amended together with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 as amended.

This model course is one of a set of three based on the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual: Model Course 3.13 SAR Administration is intended for government administration and management as discussed in IAMSAR Manual Volume I; and Model Course 3.15 SAR On-scene Coordinator is intended for mobile SAR response facilities as discussed in IAMSAR Manual Volume III. Together the three model courses for the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual provide a full view of the global and national SAR system.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the knowledge understanding and proficiency in table A-III/5 of the STCW Code. The course comprises four functions at the support level: Marine engineering; Electrical electronic and control engineering; Maintenance and repair; and Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board.

On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the duties of ratings as able seafarer engine (AB engine).

The aim of this model course is to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence for seafarers as electro-technical ratings in the following functions: electrical electronic and control engineering; maintenance and repair; and controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the support level specified in table A-III/7 of the STCW Code.

This is a practical course for Officers and ratings who are to serve on board liquefied natural gas tankers and are required by STCW Convention regulation V/1-2 to have appropriate operational experience on board liquefied natural gas tankers or to have completed approved shore-based specialized training related to gas tanker operations. The course consists of a series of exercises structured around the operation of the cargo and ballast systems of an LNG tanker and carried out using an approved simulator.

This course provides information on the generic use of AIS and is designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships that are fitted with such equipment. Its main aims are to increase safety and security and to protect the environment by giving instruction on the understanding and safe use of such systems including illustrations of dangerous or improper use.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in table A-II/1 of the STCW Code and takes into account all relevant IMO resolutions and guidelines on AIS available at the time the model course was prepared.

This course gives practical guidance training and basic qualifications for seafarers responsible for the care and use of and in-emergency response to the fuel on board ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code). It contains exercises structured around the safe operation of ships their installations of systems for propulsion machinery and auxiliary power generation machinery using gas or other low-flashpoint fuel.

Successful completion of this course enables seafarers to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence in the use of leadership and managerial skills specified in Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and caring for persons on board at the management level in tables A-II/2 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code.

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required for port facility personnel with designated security duties such as guards access control officers training officers and relevant port facility managers in connection with a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 the ISPS Code the IMDG Code the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports and guidance contained in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1341 on Guidelines on Security-related training and familiarization for port facility personnel.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces on board Passenger ships specified in regulation V/2 and section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. On successful completion trainees should be able to communicate with passengers during an emergency demonstrate personal Life-saving appliances and embark and disembark passengers in particular caring for those needing special assistance.

This “basic” course provides training to navigation officers to operate ships in Polar waters and to address those additional provisions deemed necessary for consideration beyond existing requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions in order to take into account the climatic conditions of Polar waters and to meet appropriate standards of Maritime safety and pollution prevention.

The model course includes introductory classroom instruction on the assessment examination and certification of seafarers (in particular masters chief engineers deck and engineer officers) covering the provisions for training assessment examination and certification of masters officers and ratings of the STCW Convention; the implementation of these provisions under national law; the selection of assessment methods; the organization of assessments and the issue and control of certificates.

The course is organized under four functions (Navigation; Cargo Handling and Stowage; Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board; and Maintenance and Repair) at the support level to cover the minimum standard of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the duties of ratings as able seafarer deck.

This model course is essentially a practical one consisting of a series of exercises structured around the operation of a ship’s machinery installation and carried out in conjunction with an engine-room simulator.

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 chemical tankers. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code.

There are two sections in the revised IMO model course on Maritime English: Core section 1: General Maritime English (GME) and Core section 2: Specialized Maritime English (SME) both of which contain a number of detailed teaching syllabi. GME means that the first stage of Maritime English instruction could be general. SME means that the second stage of Maritime English instruction could be maritime-specific.

This model course aims to assist instructors in the design and delivery of Port Facility Security officer (PFSO) training courses by linking the knowledge required to competently perform the duties and responsibilities of a PFSO as identified in MSC.1/Circ.1188 Guidelines on Training and Certification for Port Facility Security Officers (22 May 2006) to the relevant guidance material contained in the Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code 2012 Edition and identifying opportunities to increase the level of knowledge in certain key areas of responsibility.

This course covers the training recommendations in annex 3 to the IMO Assembly resolution A.703(17) – Recommendation on Training of Radio Operators related to the Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC). The course is revised to meet the relevant regulations of the STCW Code and the 2012 Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 méthaniers navires spéciaux ou unités mobiles de forage au large.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.