Course Name Course Number Lesson Topic Lesson Number LEARNING OUTCOMES

Commercial Ship Management SM3-1 SM3-1 Maritime Law and International Agreements 01

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Discuss content and concepts of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions and National Legislation for Implementing International Agreements and Conventions ENABLING OBJECTIVES SM 3 1: List the Certificates and other documents required to be carried on board ships by International Conventions and state their period of validity SM 3 2: List the Certificates and documents required to be carried on board domestic vessels and their periods of validity. SM 3 3: Outline the responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea as modified from time to time. Lesson Overview This lesson provides an overview of the international and domestic certificates carried on board and the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Context and Rationale The duties and responsibilities of the Master include among other things a comprehensive knowledge of certificates and documents carried on board. These documents expedite departures, arrivals; clearances and port state control measures and are essential for the day to day operation of the vessel.

Course Text Title: Authors: Publisher: Year: ISBN: Additional Resources

Maritime Law E. Gould, A. Chircop, H. Kindred, Irwin Law Inc. 2003 1-55221-086-3

Vessel Certificate Regulations International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) SOLAS Outline Handout Questions and Answers - Handout The Safety Management of Ships Course Text Chapter 5 Safety Precautions and Risk Management Occupational Health and Safety Briefing provided as part of course orientation. Classroom supervised and secured when not in use. Key Points/ Concepts/ Skills/ Related Terminology: SM 3 1: List the Certificates and other documents required to be carried on board ships by International Conventions and state their period of validity Vessel Certificate Regulations Passenger Ship Safety Certificates 3 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificates 4 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificates 5 Exemption and records of equipment 67 Foreign Vessel 8 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter 1 SOLAS, General Provisions, Regulation 12 SM 3 2: List the Certificates and documents required to be carried on board domestic vessels and their periods of validity. Vessel Certificate Regulations Application 9 Certificates 10 Terms and Conditions 11 Coming into Force 12 Schedule 1 Sheltered Waters Voyages Schedule 2 Sheltered Waters Voyages Made by a Ferry

SM 3 3: Outline the responsibilities under the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea as modified from time to time International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter I - General Provisions Chapter II-1 - Construction - Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations Chapter II-2 - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Chapter III - Life-saving appliances and arrangements Chapter IV - Radiocommunications Chapter V - Safety of navigation Chapter VI - Carriage of Cargoes Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods Chapter VIII - Nuclear ships Chapter IX - Management for the Safe Operation of Ships Chapter X - Safety measures for high-speed craft Chapter XI-1 - Special measures to enhance maritime safety Chapter XI-2 - Special measures to enhance maritime security Chapter XII - Additional safety measures for bulk carriers