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Grao en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo
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  Maritime accidents Investigation
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Topic Sub-topic
1. Need to investigate accidents.

Difference with Judicial, Police or Expert Investigations.
Other regulatory investigations.
2. Regulations related to the Investigation of Claims and



Maritime Events.
International regulations.
European regulations.
Spanish regulations.
3. A.849 (20) and A.884(21). Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents. Code structure.
Definitions.
Most important aspects.
Human Factor.
4. National Organizations in charge of Investigations.



Most important organisms.
International Forum of Marine Accident Investigators (MAIIF).
Commission of Investigation of Accidents and Maritime Incidents (CIAIM). Spain.
5. Methodologies for conducting the Research.





A.1075 (28): Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code.
MAIIF Investigation Manual.
MAIIF Investigators ’In-the-field Job Aid
MAIIF Fire Investigation Manual.
Other methodologies.
6. Writing the Report.


Phases in writing.
Items to cover.
Terminology.
A.918 (22). SMCP
7. IMO Reporting. IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
8. Statistics. Examples of statistical databases.
9. Examples of Investigations. Comments on Research Reports
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