Maritime Policy and Regulations
Laws, Rules and Regulations are the tools, through which Policies are being implemented. In the shipping industry, IMO is the main Policy Maker globally but its resolutions have to become national laws, in order to be applied.
Format
Online
Language
English
Duration
4 weeks
Start Date
12/03/2021
End Date
12/04/2021
Accreditation
Institute of Marine Engineers, UK, BCA College
What You'll Learn
Week 1:
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO). Maritime Policy Issues. Main IMO Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW). New Regulations entered / to be entered into force. Maritime Policy Issues.
Four video lessons.
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 2:
Ship Management Codes & Regulations (ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006)
Three video lessons
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 3:
Maritime Policy - Rules & Regulations by parties other than IMO. Parties authorized & entitled to ensure compliance with Rules & Regulations. ISO Standards applied in shipping.
Three video lessons
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 4:
Covid 19 consequences in shipping
One video lesson
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Meet the instructor
Constantinos E. Avtzigiannis
Postgraduate studies at the University of Wales (Postgraduate Diploma in Port & Shipping Administration) and at the University of Manchester (M.Sc in International Business Management)
Mr Constantinos E. Avtzigiannis has graduated from the University of Macedonia (B.Sc in Business Administration) and has completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Wales (Postgraduate Diploma in Port & Shipping Administration) and at the University of Manchester (M.Sc in International Business Management). He posses numerous professional certifications from Classification Societies (Bureau Veritas, DNV – GL, LRS, NKK), USCG and University of Portsmouth. He has worked in Operations and Quality / Safety Departments of ship management companies and from early 1994 he is an independent consultant in Safety / Quality / Environmental Protection / Security Management / Maritime Labour in shipping and land industries, working also as DPA/ CSO/MLC Manager/Quality Manager.
He is Management Systems Lead Auditor (non exclusive) for BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION since 2009 and previously has worked also for DNV in the same capacity. Amongst his other professional undertakings is lecturing in shipping studies colleges.
In the past, articles of his covering issues related to maritime history, safety & environmental protection and maritime security have been published in professional magazines.
Course Outcomes
Introduce students to the overall framework of Maritime Policy at global, regional and national levels.
Provide students with understanding how Maritime Policy is being implemented through Rules and Regulations.
Provide students with the legal, safety and environmental aspects of shipping, in relation to International Rules and Regulations.
Examine the Management Schemes, applicable to shipping with particular emphasis on the impacts they have on the shipping industry management practices.
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Is this course right for you?
Laws, Rules and Regulations are the tools, through which Policies are being implemented. In the shipping industry, IMO is the main Policy Maker globally but its resolutions have to become national laws, in order to be applied. Other Maritime Policy Makers (through establishment of Rules and Regulations) are the European Union, the USA and other major countries. But regarding Rules and Regulations these are not the only ones. International Organisations (ILO, ISO) and Industry Organisations (OCIMF, RightShip) are also key players both in establishing regulations and ensuring compliance with them.
This course will appeal to:
- Deck and Engine Officers
- Maritime Executives
- Aspiring students seeking to venture into the fascinating world of Shipping
Our Alumni
Our 8,500 alumni work in the world’s most significant shipping companies and multinational enterprises of the maritime world.
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FAQ
What skills are assessed by the end of the course?
1
Appreciate the entities / parties which exercise Maritime Policy.
2
Appreciate the role of the various entities, globally, which affect cargo ships through regulatory requirements.
3
Evaluate the ever-changing appearance / operational condition of merchant ships, resulting from the application of new rules and regulations.
4
Evaluate cost, organizational and managerial effects of rules and regulations on ship management companies.
5
Evaluate the role of shipping industry organisations in the competitive position of shipping companies.
6
Appreciate the ever-changing nature of Maritime Policy and Maritime Rules and Regulations
Will i receive a certificate?
Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion awarded by BCA College and accredited by IMAREST
What does my tuition cover?
Your tuition covers:
HD films per course, your own e-book, 24/7 support, professor video calls 3 times per month, extra webinars by Shipping industry titans
Are there any prerequisites?
Applicants can be admitted to the course if they possess:
1
Good command of the English Language via IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally approved English language certification.
2
Employer/Professor recommendation.
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