IMO CONVENTIONS & CODES
Course Code
MNS 104
Category
Maritime
Scope
Maritime
Duration
3 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to interpret and apply IMO Conventions and Codes in maritime operations.
Target Audience
Shoreside management, compliance officers, and seafarers.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key IMO Conventions and Codes that form the regulatory backbone of the international maritime industry. It is designed for shoreside management, compliance officers, and seafarers who need a thorough understanding of the legal and operational frameworks governing global shipping. The program covers essential conventions like SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), as well as critical codes such as the ISM Code and the ISPS Code. Participants will learn about the purpose, requirements, and practical application of these regulations to ensure compliance, enhance safety, and protect both the marine environment and seafarers' rights.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the purpose and scope of the major IMO Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC).
- Understand the key provisions and requirements of the ISM Code and ISPS Code.
- Apply the principles of IMO regulations to improve safety management and operational practices.
- Navigate the hierarchy of international maritime law and its implementation at the national level.
- Ensure compliance with international standards to avoid detentions, penalties, and operational disruptions.
Daily Topics
Day 1: IMO Framework – SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC; UNCLOS, COLREG, Load Line Convention, Tonnage Convention.
Day 2: ISM & ISPS Codes – Key provisions, Safety management, Security; ISM Code, ISPS Code.
Day 3: Implementation – National implementation, Compliance strategies, Case studies; BWM Convention, AFS Convention, Hong Kong Convention, SAR Convention, OPRC Convention, INTERVENTION Convention, London Convention, IMO III Code.
References
SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006, ISM Code, ISPS Code, COLREG, Load Line Convention, Tonnage Convention, BWM Convention, AFS Convention, Hong Kong Convention, SAR Convention, OPRC Convention, INTERVENTION Convention, London Convention, UNCLOS, IMO III Code.
Upcoming Course Dates
November 17 – November 19, 2026
July 20 – July 22, 2027