Maritime Regulations

US Environmental Violations - How to prevent prosecution and penalties?

This module enhances the awareness of participants with regards to US environmental laws pertaining to vessels visiting US. The programme also aspires to guide the participants to prepare their ships better for trading in US waters and to avoid prosecution.

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Vessel General Permit

The course is intended to meet the VGP training requirements for vessel operators and shipboard personnel involved in the management and control of the eligible discharges.

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Introduction to the System of Maritime Regulations

This module explains in detail international and regional conventions in the field of ship safety and protection of the marine environment, and their structure, content and application is presented.

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Port State Control (PSC) Basics

Participants will learn the legal basics of port state controls. Using the current standards, ways of conducting efficient preparation are explained.

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ILO Maritime Labour Convention

This module provides information about the standards and rules for working conditions on board ships which were adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

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Latest Amendments to Maritime Regulations

This module introduces the recent changes to national, regional and international maritime regulations with respect to ship safety and the protection of the marine environment.

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Surveys and Certificates

This module introduces the legal framework on ship inspections and surveys as well as the issuance of certificates. Distinctions are made between the requirements of the classification societies and requirements of the flag states.

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Flag State Regulations

This course is intended to familiarize ship and shore-based personnel with the obligations and duties of Flag States. Moreover, this course describes how shipping administrations discharge their duties.

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The SOLAS Convention

The SOLAS Convention is the most important of all the international conventions concerning the safety of merchant ships. The main objective of this Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships.

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Calling at US Ports - Requirements for Ships and Shipping Companies

This module introduces the legal framework that applies to foreign vessels calling at US ports.

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Implementation Workshop ILO Maritime Labour Convention

This workshop offers explanations and solutions for compliance with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).

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ILO Maritime Labour Convention for Crewing Agencies

This seminar provides information about the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) which was adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in February, 2006. The seminar focuses on the requirements for crewing managers and crewing agencies.

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ILO Maritime Labour Convention - Approval of Crewing Agencies

This seminar provides information about the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) which was adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in February, 2006. The requirements for crewing managers and crewing agencies are explained in detail.

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International Maritime Arbitration

This module will give a sound background of dispute resolution mechanisms, focusing on the important tool of international maritime arbitration, especially in shipbuilding and repair contracts, offshore project contracts, sale and purchase contracts and charter parties.

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