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Port State Control, 2001 Edition – IMO Model Course – E-Book

This course is for officers, whether they have been ship surveyors, masters, chief officers or chief or second engineer officers, who are to be authorized by their Governments to execute port State control in accordance with regulation 19 of chapter I and regulation 4 of chapter XI of SOLAS 74, as amended, with article 21

Beasts of India

Here are India`s best-known beasts — tiger, elephant, deer, snake… rendered by a variety of folk and tribal artists. Each of their artistic traditions conceives of the beast in distinctive ways, as original in the imagining as it is in the rendering. This handmade book is a new updated version of our classic Beasts of

FAO/ILO/IMO Document for Guidance on Training and Certification of Fishing Vessel Personnel (2001 Edition)

The first international maritime training guide for fishermen, the Document for Guidance on Fishermen`s Training and Certification, was prepared by joint FAO/ILO/IMO working group and published by IMO in 1985.The Document for Guidance took account of the conventions and recommendations adopted by ILO and IMO and the wide practical experience of FAO in the field

OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000, 2002 Edition

The 1990 Conference on International Co-operation on Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response invited IMO to initiate work to develop an appropriate instrument to expand the scope of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990, to supply, in whole or in part, to pollution incidents by hazasrdous substances other than oil and

IMO/FFAO Guidance on Managing Seafood Safety During ans after Oil Spills (2002 Edition)

The IMO/FAO Guidance on managing seafood safety during and after oil spills provides a very useful guide to identify the various problems that will affect fisheries and aquaculture enterprises in the event of an oil spill. This document will be useful to spill responders and managers with responsibilities for protecting public health and those in

Pictures From Italy

Pictures from Italy is one of Charles Dickens` earlier works, a fantastic and whimsical foray into the twin worlds of travel and the imagination. Written in the 1840s when he took a respite from the writing of novels and traveled with his family to the continent, it is a travelogue offering a rare glimpse into

Carriage of Cargoes & Persons by OSV (OSV Code), 2000 Edition

The purpose of this Code was adopted by resolution A.863(20), is to provide, for both operator and contractor, an international Stardard to avoid or reduce to a minimum the hazzards which affect offshore supply vessels in their daily operation of carrying cargoes and persons from and between offshore installations.This standard should be considered when implementing

IMO/ILO Guidelines on Seafarers` Hours of work or rest, 1999 Edition

Developed by a joint working group of the International Labour Organization and IMO, these guidelines are designed to help Administrations, shipowners and seafarers meet their obligations under ILO Convention N. 180 (Seafarers` Hours of Work and the Manning of Ships Convention) and IMO`s STCW Convention, 1978, as amended in 1995.They provide a standardized table showing

Manual on Chemical Pollution (Section 1 – Problem Assesment and Response Arrangements), 1999 Edition

Provides guidance on ways of assessing hazards associated with a chemical spillage and describes possible response.

Reporting Incidents under MARPOL, 1999 Edition

First published in 1986, the new edition contains:- Article 8 of MARPOL 73/78- Resolution MEPC.21(22)- Amendments to Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78- Resolution A.851(20) – General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and Ship Reporting Requirements, including Guidelines for Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful Substances and/or Marine Pollutants- A list of agencies or officials of

Radar Navigation at Management Level, 2019 Edition – IMO Model Course – E-Reader

Training required for seafarers to maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command decision-making at the Management Level as specified in table A-II/2 of the STCW Code.

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats, 2000 Edition – IMO Model Course

This course provides training in fast rescue boats and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code.

Elementary First Aid, 2000 Edition – IMO Model Course

This model course provides training in elementary first aid at the support level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code.

Medical First Aid, 2000 Edition – IMO Model Course

This model course provides training in elementary first aid at operator`s level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code.

Medical Care, 2000 Edition – IMO Model Course

This model course provides training in elementary first aid at management level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code.

OPRC on CD Courses 4.01, 4.02, 4.03 and 4.04, 2019 Edition

Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) CD Courses 4.01, 4.02, 4.03 and 4.04, 2019 EditionIncludes:*OPRC Introductory Level (4.01)*OPRC Level 1: First Responder (4.02)*OPRC Level 2: Supervisor/On-scene Commander (4.03)*OPRC Level 3: Administrator and Senior Manager (4.04).*Complementary DVD: Response to Marine Oil Spills, provided by ITOPF Limited.

Advanced Training in Fire Fighting, 2000 Edition – IMO Model Course

This course covers training in fire fighting and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code.

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Crude Oil Washing Systems, 2000 Edition

Regulation 13 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 requires certain ships to operate with a cargo tank cleaning system using crude oil washing. The crude oil washing installation, assocaited equipment and arrangements must meet requirements established by Administrations based on specifications originally adopted by the International Conference on Tanker Safety and Pollution Prevention in 1978.

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