MMACI Vision, Mission and Core Values. Course Overview

This topic deals with the establishment of the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) towards the achievement of safe operation of the ship and persons on board.

This topic discusses the requirements on hours of work and rest of seafarers. Discusses the requirements for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as updated standards relating to medical fitness standards for seafarers.

This topic discusses the new requirements relating to training such as: • modern technology (electronic charts and information systems) • marine environment awareness training and training in leadership and teamwork • updating of competence requirements for personnel serving on board all types of tankers, including new requirements for personnel serving on liquefied gas tankers • security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly trained to cope if their ship comes under attack by pirates • guidance for personnel operating Dynamic Positioning Systems • guidance for personnel serving on board ships operating in polar waters

This topic determines the requirements for certification of seafarers under International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, (STCW) 1978 as amended.

This topic discusses the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adoption by resolution MSC.416(97), which amends the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, along with resolution MSC.417(97), which amends Part A of the STCW Code.

This topic explains the requirements set out in Regulation V/4 of the STCW Convention and detailed in Section A-V/4 of the STCW Code , as amended, to support the functional requirement for training in Chapter 12 of the Polar Code with new mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of Masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters.

This topic states the requirements for the issuance of STCW certificate such as: • Certificates and general requirements by rank • Certificates and documentary evidence to be carried on board

This topic explains the training and assessment to evaluate the seafarer’s competency in specific competence as requirements under STCW prior issuance of relevant certificates.

This topic states the objectives of ISO 14001:2015. Discusses the provisions of the ISO 14001:2015 for the environmental protection and waste management.

This topic analyzes the significant implications of the ISO 14001:2015 for the management system in place in shipping industry in relation to environmental management system.

This topic discusses the OHSAS 18001 implementation based on the process of recognizing that a hazard exists (source or situation with the potential to cause harm in terms of human injury or ill-health). 2. Determines the process of evaluating the risk arising from the hazard (combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event or exposure and the severity of injury or ill health that can be caused by the event of exposure)

This topic determines the measures relevant to eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level basing on the hierarchy of control measures. Stated the compatibility of OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001(Environmental) management systems standards for easier integration of quality, environmental and occupational health & safety management systems by organizations.