COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Introduction to SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions and Latest Updates course is a fundamental regulatory program designed to cover the most critical international laws protecting human life and the environment at sea. This course examines the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Marine Pollution (MARPOL) conventions, which form the bedrock of maritime safety and environmental stewardship. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical regulations that govern ship design, equipment, and operations to prevent accidents and mitigate pollution.

The scope of this training involves a detailed breakdown of the various chapters of SOLAS, including fire protection, life-saving appliances, and radio communications. Participants will explore the six annexes of MARPOL, focusing on the prevention of pollution by oil, sewage, garbage, and air emissions. The program emphasizes the "latest updates" and amendments, such as the IMO 2020 sulfur cap, the implementation of EEXI and CII for decarbonization, and the new requirements for cyber security and polar operations.

Coverage includes the legal framework of the IMO, the role of flag state and port state control, and the documentation required for statutory compliance. The course addresses the practical implementation of these regulations in daily shipboard life, ensuring that seafarers and shore staff are aware of their legal responsibilities. By providing a clear and up-to-date overview of these massive treaties, this course equips participants with the essential knowledge to ensure that vessels operate safely and sustainably in global waters.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the historical background and structure of SOLAS and MARPOL.
2. Identify the core requirements of SOLAS Chapters II-1, II-2, and III.
3. Understand the mandates for Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire-Fighting.
4. Explain the requirements of SOLAS Chapter V regarding Safety of Navigation.
5. Interpret the six annexes of MARPOL and their practical application.
6. Implement procedures for the prevention of oil pollution (MARPOL Annex I).
7. Manage garbage and sewage disposal in compliance with MARPOL Annex IV and V.
8. Explain the latest air emission limits and the "Sulphur Cap" (Annex VI).
9. Navigate the requirements for EEXI and CII carbon intensity monitoring.
10. Identify the documentation required for SOLAS and MARPOL certificates.
11. Prepare for Port State Control inspections related to statutory compliance.
12. Understand the impact of the Polar Code and Cyber Security amendments.
13. Execute proper record-keeping in the Oil Record Book and Garbage Log.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Junior Deck and Engine Officers, Shipping Assistants, Port Authority Staff, Marine Insurance Underwriters, and HSE Personnel.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.