MARITIME REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the maritime regulatory framework, designed for shoreside management, compliance officers, and seafarers. It explores the international, regional, and national laws, conventions, and codes that govern the global shipping industry. The program covers essential topics such as the roles of key international organizations and regulatory bodies, the purpose of major conventions SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). It also explores into the specific functions of the Maritime Administration, Port State Control (PSC), and Classification Societies in ensuring compliance, thereby enabling participants to maintain compliance and avoid operational disruptions.

• Understand the structure and hierarchy of the international maritime regulatory framework.
• Identify and explain the purpose and scope of major IMO Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC) and their key provisions.
• Differentiate between the roles of the Maritime Administration, Regulatory Bodies, Port State Control, and Classification Societies in enforcing maritime laws.
• Apply the requirements of the ISM Code and the ISPS Code to enhance safety and security management.
• Ensure compliance with international and national maritime regulations to facilitate smooth operations.

SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006, ISM Code, ISPS Code, UNCLOS, COLREG, Load Line Convention, Tonnage Convention, BWM Convention, AFS Convention, Hong Kong Convention, IMO III Code, Port State Control procedures, Flag State requirements, Classification Society rules (IACS).