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 course, based on IMO model course 3.22, is intended to provide officers of the Maritime Administration with information on the different obligations and duties of the flag State as required by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It describes how the flag State Administration would effectively discharge such obligations and duties. The course also covers the international standards and obligations originated from IMO Conventions and other mandatory instruments.
The course programme includes resolution A.1070(28) IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), with particular reference to the implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO Conventions and Codes and other international mandatory instruments such as SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC 2006, the ISM Code, the ISPS Code, the STCW Code, the Casualty Investigation Code and other instruments related to flag State implementation, including UNCLOS.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participants should have developed familiarity with IMO Conventions and other relevant international mandatory instruments, acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon a maritime administration effectively, and ensured their understanding of the different tasks that contribute in the full implementation of the applicable rules and regulations.
Entry Standards
The course is open to officers from maritime administrations and port authorities who have responsibility for the enforcement of maritime legislation, or those who may be planning to undertake such responsibilities. A good working knowledge of the English language is also required.
Intake
Minimum: 12 participants.
Maximum: 20 participants.
Modules
| IMO: what it is, what it does, how it works | UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) |
| SOLAS, Load Lines | Types of Vessels, COLREG, STCW, Minimum Safe Manning |
| SM Code and ISPS Code | MARPOL |
| Other IMO conventions (e.g. AFS and BWM) | MLC 2006 |
| III Code | Casualty Investigation Code, casualty analysis and report writing |
| Survey and Certification and the Recognized Organizations (RO) Code | Port State Control |
| GISIS and reporting |
When?
Fixed mode: from 13 to 23 October 2026
Flexible mode: whenever you want
Where?
Fixed mode: IMSSEA premises – Italy
Flexible mode: wherever you are
Deadline for applying
Fixed mode: 06 June 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:
58 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!
