Maritime Industry Standards and Best Practices

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of key maritime regulatory frameworks, IMO standards, and best practices to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence across shipping and port activities.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Understand key international maritime conventions and regulatory bodies.
– Apply IMO standards including SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code.
– Implement safety and environmental management practices onboard and ashore.
– Improve operational procedures and navigational safety.
– Ensure vessel compliance with flag and port state controls.
– Promote best practices in crew management and onboard operations.
– Enhance reporting, inspection, and audit readiness.
– Support continuous improvement and benchmarking in maritime operations.

1. Overview of International Maritime Law and IMO Conventions
2. SOLAS and Life-Saving Standards
3. MARPOL and Environmental Protection
4. ISM Code and Safety Management
5. Operational Best Practices
6. Navigational Safety and Resource Management
7. Port State Control and Inspection Preparedness
8. Crew Welfare and Training Standards
9. Continuous Improvement and Benchmarking

Maritime professionals including ship officers, port authorities, fleet managers, compliance officers, marine engineers, and personnel responsible for safety and regulatory compliance.

Practical and participatory approach using lectures, case studies, IMO regulation analysis, simulations, group discussions, and workshops.

Participants will leave with a strong understanding of maritime standards, tools for implementing best practices, and strategies for enhancing compliance and safety culture.