This model course is practical and theoretical and consists of a series of exercises performed on a ship handling simulator. Classroom lectures to provide the necessary theoretical background for the exercises are included. Particular items dealt with in these lectures are illustrated either by including them as part of an exercise or by a separate simulator demonstration. Bridge teamwork is dealt with either as interactive Computer Based Training (CBT) or lecture.

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.

This publication provides useful practical information to Governments particularly those of developing countries Administrations shipowners port State control authorities environmental agencies and other stakeholders on the implications of ratifying implementing and enforcing the Ballast water Management Convention. The aim is to encourage the further ratification and proper implementation and enforcement of the Convention. However it should be noted that for legal purposes the authentic text of the Convention should always be consulted.

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.

BLU Code including BLU Manual contains the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers incorporating all amendments up to and including 2010 and the Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives incorporating all amendments up to and including 2010. Also presented is Additional considerations for the safe loading of bulk carriers (MSC.1/Circ.1357).

The aim of these Guidelines is to provide users with clear criteria to enable them to evaluate the circumstances in which to consider the use of bioremediation for shoreline cleanup. These guidelines are not intended to address the treatment of waste-generated oil spills. They contain a summary of the most important bioremediation processes and decision-making criteria.