 This IMO Model curse was developed to provide the trainees with the necessary info related to the generic us of the shipboard automatic identification systems, or AIS. The course is mainly aimed at the OOW serving on board vessels with the subject equipment installed. The idea is to contribute to both safety and security of the maritime shipping as well as protection of the marine environment.
The valuable informative instructions are provided, supplemented with the numerous illustrations showing the improper use of the AIS. All of the relevant guidelines and resolutions of the IMO has been duly reflected. The trainees, who have successfully completed all parts of this course, will be able to clearly state the system objectives and describe how it works, explain the benefits of the AIS and understand the associated technical limitations, and also conduct proper interpretation of the data and identification of the symbols used.
In addition to the above, they will be able to make proper decisions and demonstrate their competency in the usage of the system, send the safety messages and respond to them, apply the system during the SAR operations etc. The course is recommended to everyone and only to those about to join the vessel as the information provided will be useful for everyone.
 Traditionally for all IMO Model Courses, this one opens with the general introduction to the provisions of the STCW Convention. The main content of the course is divided into twelve sections, and four of them are related to the passenger and cargo safety plus the integrity of the ship’s hull, including the procedures established for the loading and embarkation, marine transportation of the dangerous cargo, stability and trim calculation, cargo securing on board and evaluation of the hull stress.
After that, the students will get to know about the hull openings and the associated sealing surveys, as well as the deck atmosphere on board ro-ro vessels. Once all above has been successfully completed, the next section starts dealing with the human behavior and crisis management, including the optimization of the available resources, associated safety regulations, design and layout considerations, emergency response techniques and procedures, passenger response, establishing and maintaining effective communication and many other aspects considered important for the purpose of this course. Numerous practical exercises have been included to track the progress of the trainees; the course concludes with the review and assessment part.
 This IMO Model Course is devoted to the ro-ro passenger vessels and is covering the four basic training areas for the crew members assigned with the specific responsibilities and duties on board such vessels. In the first part of the course, the introduction to the STCW convention and its basic provisions and principles is provided, being considered a foundation of the knowledge and prerequisite for this training.
The second part gives the crowd management training which is actually required as necessary for the captains, officers, as well as the ratings and other crew members who are expected to assist the passengers in case of any emergency and so designated on the ship’s muster list; this would include the limitations imposed by the design of the ship and operation, stability and stress requirements, emergency procedures and many other aspects.
Then, the students proceed to the familiarization training given with the purpose to ensure that the relevant personnel do have necessary abilities. Finally, the safety training is a must item for all crew members directly liaising with the passengers, including the communication and proper usage of the shipboard lifesaving appliances.
 The electronic edition of the IMO Model Course 7.05. Trainees who have successfully completed the present training course and meeting the recognized performance standards will be able to determine position of their vessel together with the accuracy of the position fix using various instruments, properly plan a voyage, maintain safe navigation using ARPA and radar plus modern systems of navigation, determine compass errors, forecast weather, respond to the potential emergencies, handle and maneuver a vessel properly operate shipboard propulsion plant etc.
They will also understand the oceanographic conditions and coordinate SAR operations, be aware of the engineering systems on board, arrange watchkeeping and associated procedures etc. Traditionally, purpose of any IMO model course is to provide the maritime and fisheries training entities with required assistance concerned with organization and introduction of the new training courses; it will also be useful for the persons engaged in enhancement, update or supplementing available training courses improving their effectiveness and quality. Three main functions are covered within this document - navigation, cargo handling and stowage, and control and operation of the fishing vessels and care for the people on board.
 The present training course is providing the minimum competence standards for the officer-in-charge of an engineering watch on board the vessel in a manned engine room; it is also applicable to the duty engineers working in a periodically unmanned ER.
The main content of the present model course has been arranged in four major functions, addressing the marine engineering, electrical and also electronic and control engineering, issues relating to the maintenance and repair of the associated equipment, and, finally, controlling of the vessel's operation and due care for the people onboard the ship at the operational level.
Each of the functions above has been addressed in five parts from A to E. All information included in the present book was validated by the Sub-Committee on STCW to be used by the consultants, advisors and technical experts for the training, certification of the seafarers. The first section is dealing with the maintenance of the safe watch, use of the English language in both oral and written forms, and utilization of the internal communication systems, proper operation of both main and auxiliary machinery items together with their control systems, plus the operation of the fuel, ballast, lubrication and other systems together with the control arrangements.
The safety requirements, use of hand and machine tools, and due compliance with the applicable requirements are also addressed, together with many other topics.
 The present model course is aimed to meet the requirements for the seafarers for familiarization, basic safety training and instruction as per the A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It has been specifically designed for preparation of the new recruits to the life and work at sea - such training has been considered necessary taking into account the different environment on a vessel as compared to the life ashore.
It is well understood that working on board a vessel can sometimes be hazardous for the uninitiated people. The intention of the course is to provide the new seafarers with the insight into the elements of a vessel together with the established working procedures so that it is much easier for them to adjust to the environment on board and to cope with any circumstances. It is hoped that this course will make the transition of the new seafarers from a shore life to a sea career go smooth and give them some required knowledge of the vessel's working before they step on board.
Trainees who have successfully completed the present course will be able to observe all safe working practices, comply with the existing emergency procedures, understand and be understood, contribute to the relationships between people etc.
 This model course coming under 7.02 number covers four functions, as detailed below. Officers who have completed the course, satisfactorily passed the associated examination and also gained the required experience in watchkeeping, will be considered prepared to take the full responsibility for the vessel's safety and safety of the passengers on board, crew members and cargo being transported.
The officers will also be fully aware of their obligations according to the requirements outlined in the international conventions and agreements related to the safety and marine environment protection. Moreover, they will be duly familiar with and prepared to take any necessary practical measures to meet these obligations. One combined training course was prepared for both second - and chief engineer officer.
The training material has been set out in a way allowing it to be run separately. As mentioned above, the content has been arranged in four functions, and these functions are the marine engineering, maintenance/repair, ship control and operation and care for the people on board, and electrical/electronic/control engineering - all dealt with at the management level. A really good and useful volume for those willing to get familiar with the arrangement of this model course, pre-requisite training and skills, scope and purpose, etc.
 This IMO training course is covering all training recommendations as outlined in the Annex III to the IMO Assembly Res. A. 703 (17) - it has been revised in order to fully meet the updated technical requirements of the Radio Regulations 2012.
Trainees who have completed the present course and passed the prescribed exam will be able to properly operate the shipboard GMDSS equipment in the efficient manner and carry the primary responsibility to these communications at the time of the routine-, safety-, urgency- and distress incidents.
The authors of the course have decided to include some training in techniques to avoid any unintentional transmission of the false alerts, taking into account numerous very serious problems that have already been experienced in GMDSS because of the many false distress alerts. Some basic knowledge of the maritime radio communications is considered a pre-requisite to this course. The learners are also expected to have some very basic computer skills.
Every person who is performing the radio duties on board a ship or considered to be in charge, shall be a holder of a valid GMDSS certificate satisfying the applicable provisions of the Radio Regulations of the ITU. The training material contained in the present course is addressing all GMDSS aspects.
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