Regulatory basis
- IMO Convention 1948
- ILO Constitution
- EU Regulation establishing EMSA
Conventions & Maritime Law
Maritime Governing Bodies Familiarization (IMO, EMSA, ILO)
Familiarization with the international institutions that govern maritime affairs — IMO, EMSA, ILO, IHO, ITU, and the relationship between flag, port, and coastal states.
Target audience
- Officers, shore staff, government and port personnel
Prerequisites
- None
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Describe the mandate and structure of the IMO and its committees
Outline the role of EMSA in EU waters
Explain ILO's role in maritime labour standards
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
IMO
- Assembly, Council, MSC, MEPC, LEG
- Sub-committees
02
EMSA & EU framework
- Paris MoU
- EU directives
03
ILO & others
- MLC supervision
- IHO, ITU, WMU, IMLI
Assessment
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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