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Higher Technical University College of Nautical Science and Naval Engines
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Mestrado Universitario en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo
 Subjects
  Integral management of Safety and Security
   Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Topic 1: Investigation of maritime accidents and indicents 1.1. Report and analysis of maritime accidents and casualties following the ISM code.
1.2. Accident investigation in IMO legislation: The Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents as ammended.
1.3. Methods and tools to maritime accidents and incidents investigation
Topic 2: Search and rescue. IAMSAR code A through knowledge of the contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)Manual and ability to apply its procedures.
1.1. Responsibility and obligation to render assistance. SAR Organization and coordination. Ship report systems. Airplanes report systems.
1.2. Assitance rendering.
1.3. Scene coordination
1.4. On board emergencies
Topic 3: Management systems introduction 3.1.- Quality management
3.2.- Environmental management
3.3.- Labour health and safety management
3.4.- Other management systems.
3.5.- Management system framework
Topic 4: Peculiarities of the management in shipping companies. 4.1.- International Management Code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention [International Safety Management (ISM) Code].
4.2.- Pollution prevention management. MARPOL Convention.
4.3.- Labour health and safety management (prevention of labour risks)
4.4.- Staff management. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978
4.5.- Ship security management. International Ship and Port Facility Security. (ISPS) Code
Topic 5: Introduction to ship protection management 5.1. Course overview
5.2. Current piracy threats and patterns
5.3 IMO, 1MB and other organizations and their role
5.4. Limitations of protection torces
Topic 6:Preparations prior transit through high risk areas 6.1. lnformation gathering. Risk assessment through available information
6.2. Passage planning and reporting including planning for convoys/group transit
6.3. Planning defensive measures
Topic 7: Threat recognition and response 7.1. In transit operations
7.2. Suspected piracy/armed robbery vessel detected
7.3.Being certain that piracy/armed robbery will be attempted
7.4. Pirate/armed robbery vessel in proximity to, or in
contact with, own ship
7.5. Pirates/armed robbers start to board ship
7.6. Pirates/armed robbers have succeeded in entering ship
7.7.Pirates/armed robbers gain control of ship/one or more of the crew
7.8. Pirates/armed robbers disembark from ship
7.9. Surviving as a hostage
7.10. In the event of military action
Topic 8: Management during and post incident 8.1. Surviving as a hostage.
8.2. Debrief and incident reporting after attack
8.3. Ships' message formats. Formats for reporting to IMO through maritime administrations or international organizations.
8.4. Getting information. Alerts
Topic 9:Spanish State action against piracy and terrorism 9.1. The crime of piracy in our legal system
9.2. The crime of terrorism in our legal system
9.3. Intelligence services
Topic 10: The shipping company measures against piracy 10.1. Piracy as psychosocial risk factor
10.2. Humanitarian response. Assistance to victims and their families.
Topic 11: Application of CollRegs at management level Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
Topic 12: control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment
Regard shall be paid especially to the following subjects:
.1 certificates and other documents required to be carried on board ships by international conventions, how they may be obtained and their period of validity
.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended
.3 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended
.4 responsibilities under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as amended
.5 maritime declarations of health and the requirements of the International Health Regulations
.6 responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the ship, passengers, crew and cargo
.7 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships
.8 national legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions
Topic 13:Maintenance of safety and maritime protection Thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
Organization of fire drills and abandon ship drills
Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies
Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or grounding
Topic 14: Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies
Ship construction, including damage control
Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction
Functions and use of life-saving appliances
Topic 15: Leadership and management Knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training
A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation
Topic 16: Management of medical care on board A thorough knowledge of the use and contents of the following publications:
.1 International Medical Guide for Ships or equivalent national publications
.2 medical section of the International Code of Signals
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