Regulatory basis
- IMO Assembly resolutions establishing reporting obligations
- SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS reporting requirements
Conventions & Maritime Law
IMO GISIS — Global Integrated Shipping Information System
Hands-on familiarization with the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) — the IMO's online portal containing ship particulars, casualties, port reception facilities, MARPOL data, contact points, and ISPS information modules used daily by flag states, port authorities, operators, and seafarers.
Target audience
- DPAs, CSOs, superintendents, port and flag-state staff, marine surveyors, researchers, masters and chief officers
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Register for and navigate the GISIS portal
Retrieve ship particulars, casualty, and PSC information
Use MARPOL Annex V garbage record and PRF databases
Locate ISPS contact points and security-level information
Use GISIS for company due-diligence and incident research
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Portal overview
- Public vs restricted access
- User accounts
- Module map
02
Ship & company data
- Ship particulars
- Company particulars
- Recognised Organisations
03
Safety & casualties
- Marine casualties & incidents
- PSC inspections (linked MoUs)
04
Environmental modules
- Port reception facilities (PRF)
- MARPOL reporting
- Ballast water (BWM)
05
Security & contact points
- ISPS contact points
- Security levels
- Maritime Security module
06
Practical research
- Looking up an incident
- Verifying a flag
- Cross-referencing modules
Assessment
Practical exercises in the GISIS portal and a short written test.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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