Overview:
The SV Statutory and Operational Requirements course is one of the 2 modules required to obtain the MCA Small Vessel Chief Engineer less than 500gt, 3000kw qualification. The course will cover the following topics:
- the International Maritime Organization (IMO);
- the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);
- the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL);
- the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW);
- the International Convention on Load Lines;
- the International Labour Organization (ILO);
- the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA);
- the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and Classification Societies;
- planned maintenance systems;
- surveys and audits;
- dry-docking;
- voyage planning; and,
- emergencies.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisite training or qualifications are required to enrol in this course; however, this course is intensive, and candidates are strongly advised to undertake a pre-study before starting the course.
Duration:
This is usually a 5-day course delivered either in the classroom direct or online.