This course will take place only when the minimum intake of 12 participants is reached.
The course is delivered in:
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Fixed mode: course dates and venue are established
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Flexible mode: the venue is your country and dates are agreed together.
Scope
This intensive course, based on IMO Model course 3.11, is aimed at assisting the national marine accident investigation authorities in ensuring uniformity and consistency when carrying out investigations into marine casualties and incidents. The course addresses the effective implementation of the provisions of SOLAS regulations I/21 and XI-1/6 and the related IMO Casualty Investigation Course. The course provides insight into what is required when conducting casualty investigations, supporting the investigator in the field and what an investigation should achieve. After a review of the international background relating to the investigation of marine accidents and incidents, the course addresses the procedures required to support a marine casualty
investigation in accordance with IMO requirements. Techniques for collecting, analyzing and reporting are explained together with follow-up actions. Extensive use is made of group activities involving case studies and role play.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and conduct investigations into marine casualties and incidents in accordance with generally accepted international standards and practices.
Entry Standards
The course is open to Government technical officials from maritime administrations and marine investigative bodies responsible for the investigation of marine casualties and incidents or who may be planning to undertake such responsibilities subject to confirmation from their nominating authority. A good working knowledge of the English language is also required.
Intake
Minimum: 12 participants.
Maximum: 20 participants.
Modules
| Purpose of Investigations, brief introduction to relevant International Instruments and Obligations (UNCLOS, SOLAS, LL, MARPOL, MLC 2006, III Code, Marine Casualty Investigation (CIC) Code, etc.) | MLC 2006, III Code, Marine Casualty Investigation (CIC) Code |
| Operational Readiness, Initial Assessment, Response and Investigation Strategy, including use of equipment in accident investigation | CIC Code and guidelines for its implementation |
| Data collection, interviewing and media management | Setting-up the scene methodology |
| Human Element, fatigue, risk management and implementation of ISM Code | Categories of casualties, including grounding, collisions, fire, stability foundering, pollution etc. in connection with case study, such as Estonia, Samina, Spring Glory, Star Princess |
| Reporting through GISIS | Accident analysis, preparation of report and safety recommendations |
When?
Fixed mode: from 03 to 13 November 2026
Flexible mode: whenever you want
Where?
Fixed mode: IMSSEA premises – Italy
Flexible mode: wherever you are
Deadline for applying
Fixed mode: 06 July 2026
Flexible mode: no deadline, just contact us and we will agree the dates
Tuition Fee:
Fixed mode: 1.200,00 €
Flexible mode: 2.300,00 €
TOTAL:
56 HRS
(10 working days)
VERY IMPORTANT!
If you will opt for a course in fixed mode, it will mean that you will be supposed to reach us in Italy. You will be welcome but keep in mind that in many cases getting a visa could be tricky and request a long time waiting. In this case act far in advance with your request of an invitation letter and with all the due processes with the Italian Embassy of reference. It would be sad for us not having you in the course for mere delays or bureaucratic issues!
