International Maritime Organization

La presente publicación contiene:

• Las normas internacionales de construcción de buques basadas en objetivos para graneleros y petroleros (resolución MSC.287(87) y las enmiendas conexas al Convenio SOLAS para hacer obligatorias las mismas (MSC.290(87);
• Directrices para la verifi cación del cumplimiento de las normas de construcción de buques basadas en objetivos para graneleros y petroleros (MSC.296(87);
• Directrices sobre la información que debe incluirse en el expediente de construcción del buque (MSC.1/Circ.1343); y
• Directrices genéricas para elaborar normas de la OMI basadas en objetivos (MSC.1/Circ.1394).

En octobre 2008, le Comité de la protection du milieu marin (MEPC) de l’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI) a adopté des modifications apportées aux règles internationales relatives à la prévention de la pollution de l’atmosphère par les navires (Annexe VI de MARPOL). Dans la version révisée des règles, il est exigé qu’à compter du 1er janvier 2020, la teneur en soufre du fuel-oil utilisé par les navires exploités en dehors des zones de contrôle des émissions désignées ne dépasse pas 0,50 % en masse; ces modifications sont connues sous le nom d’Initiative de l’OMI «Horizon 2020». La réduction des émissions d’oxydes de soufre améliorera considérablement la santé humaine et l’environnement au niveau mondial.

L’Initiative de l’OMI «Horizon 2020» aura un retentissement majeur à l’échelle mondiale. Afin que le secteur maritime international puisse mettre en œuvre avec succès cette initiative, la présente publication rassemble en un seul document l’ensemble des instruments et recommandations élaborés, y compris les résolutions et circulaires de l’OMI, afin qu’il soit facile de s’y reporter.

The International Convention on Oil pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990, was adopted at a conference convened in November 1990 for the purpose of establishing precautionary measures and effective preparation for combating Oil pollution incidents involving ships, offshore units, sea ports and oil handling facilities. The publication includes:

• Final Act of the Conference on International Co-operation on Oil pollution Preparedness and Response, 1990;
• OPRC Convention, 1990;
• Resolutions 1 to 10 adopted by the Conference.

The Code for the Transport and Handling of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels (OSV Chemical Code), has been developed for the design, construction and operation of offshore support vessels (OSVs) which transport hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk for the servicing and resupplying of offshore platforms, Mobile offshore drilling units and other offshore installations, including those employed in the search for and recovery of hydrocarbons from the seabed.

The basic philosophy of the present Code is to apply standards contained in the Code and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and in the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) to the extent that is practicable and reasonable taking into account the unique design features and service characteristics of OSVs.

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 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.

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.

The aim of the Guidelines is to provide practical guidance for assessing and responding to incidents involving sunken oil. Their scope is confined to sunken and submerged oil and does not include oil on sunken wrecks. The Guidelines also include references to other information sources.

This course provides generic training in the use of IBS and INS. It is designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch on vessels that are fitted with such equipment. Its aims are to increase safety and to protect the environment. It does this by giving instruction on the understanding and safe use of such systems, including illustrations of dangerous or improper use.