INTRODUCTION
Flag State Safety Inspections course provides an in-depth look at the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, a critical maritime safety standard enforced for over 50 years. SOLAS mandates strict safety and survival policies for shipbuilding, certification, and crew safety management. It places significant responsibility on the shipping industry to ensure the safety of vessels, cargo, and onboard crew members.
Designed for Flag State Control Officers (FSCOs) worldwide, this course offers essential technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for conducting shipboard safety inspections. The curriculum emphasises the requirements and challenges of these inspections, focusing on the best methodologies for conducting statutory surveys and inspections. This is particularly vital in the context of issuing or renewing SOLAS-related certificates. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SOLAS requirements, enhancing their ability to ensure the highest safety standards in the maritime industry.
OBJECTIVES
The primary aim of this course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the inspection methods under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. Key objectives include:
Familiarisation with SOLAS Inspection Methods: Enable participants to become well-versed in the commonly used inspection methods that align with the SOLAS convention.
IMO Certification Requirements: Providing insights into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) certification process, including verification and control procedures.
Safety Elements Control: Focusing on the control over safety elements crucial to this seminal maritime convention.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
This course is primarily designed for professionals involved in the compliance and implementation of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. It is particularly beneficial for:
Flag State Administration Staff and FSCOs Shipping Company Personnel.
Sea-going officers and engineers.
Legal aid teams and maritime law experts.
Enforcement agencies: operators and managers.
Terminal operators and managers.
Vetting inspectors.
Parties with concerns about fleet safety issues.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Introduction to SOLAS and FSCO Role
SOLAS Convention Overview: Understanding key issues and mandatory certification requirements.
Role of FSCOs in Compliance: Clarifying FSCO responsibilities in ensuring SOLAS compliance.
Certification Procedures Summary: A review of the certification procedures as per SOLAS.
Critical Principles of SOLAS: Exploring the requirements of the SOLAS Convention and current changes.
Flag State Policies: Discussing individual nation's actions in addition to SOLAS requirements.
Implementation Schedules: Outlining the schedule for implementing SOLAS and related national legislation.
Day 2
SOLAS Administration and Compliance
SOLAS Administration Roles: Exploring roles and responsibilities related to safety, firefighting, and personal survival at various levels.
Ship Construction Standards: Major construction elements as per SOLAS.
Amendments and Compliance Preparation: Methods to stay updated with SOLAS amendments and compliance preparation.
Delegating Duties and Ethical Considerations: Delegating statutory duties to class and discussing the ethical background.
SOLAS Inspections and Technology
Conducting SOLAS Inspections: Assessing operational and safety issues in FSCO duties.
Technology Approvals: Processes for approving new safety and survival technology solutions.
Evidence Collection: Strategies for collecting evidence in cases of SOLAS non-compliance.
Day 4
Risk Assessment and Safety Management
SOLAS Risk Assessment: Understanding the processes and risks associated with safety, firefighting, and sea survival drills.
Sampling and Monitoring: Learning the issues and procedures for collecting safety management information.
ISM Audit Procedures: Detailing the steps for International Safety Management (ISM) audits and Safety Management Certificate (SMC) verification.
Safety Equipment Installation and Retrofitting: Addressing key issues in installing and retrofitting safety and firefighting equipment.
Day 5
Practical Application and Feedback
Safety Inspection Exercise: Conduct an interactive tabletop exercise on realistic safety inspection scenarios.
Case Studies on Non-Compliance: Analyzing real-world examples of non-compliance with SOLAS standards.
Feedback Session: Gather and discuss feedback and experiences from the delegates.
Open Discussions and Presentations: Facilitating available discussion sessions and presentations by delegates.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LMA Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lmitac.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LMAteam for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM and 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lmitac.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
CONTACT INFO
LONDON
London - Oxford Street 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ
+44 (0) 20 36 916 970
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DUBAI
Business Bay, ParkLane Tower, Offices 718 - 719
+971 43880094
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