Online course

Duration: 2 days

Price: EUR 600,00 (plus VAT, if applicable)

Physical classroom at Greece's facilities

Duration: 2 days

Price: EUR 650 (plus VAT, if applicable)

An introduction course for a basic knowledge concerning class rules and international and national statutory regulations (IACS, EU, SOLAS, MARPOL, ILLC, Codes, etc.), as well as the main maritime actors. The course provide an overview of the relevant class and statutory main surveys and of the PSC management.

System of Maritime Regulations:

- Classification Society

- International Organization (IMO, IACS, ILO...)

- Regional Organization (EMSA, USCG, EU Directive)

- Flag Authorities

- Industrial Organization (Intertanko,ISO, ICS, OCIMF, INTERCARGO, P&I...)

Classification Basic:

- Main International Conventions (SOLAS, ILLC’66, STCW, MARPOL, MLC 2006, COLREG...)

- Certificates: Interim, Full term, short term, conditional, exemption

- Ship class and statutory surveys system

Port State Control:

 - PSC Overview and procedures on board

- The main Port State Control memoranda (USCG, Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU)

- Initial (Overall), more detailed, expanded inspection

- Deficiencies, findings, grounds for detention, ISM related deficiencies

- PSC report (Form A and B) and relevant “action taken” codes - EQUASIS Database

- Preparation and follow up

Any maritime stakeholders that have to be informed and understand the ship classification and statutory certification, including professionals in the design, construction, management and operation of ships.