The Maritime Compliance training course by The British Academy For Training and Development is designed to provide professionals with advanced knowledge of international maritime regulations, safety standards, and operational compliance requirements. This course falls under the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses and focuses on the management aspects of regulatory control within the maritime industry.

The programme develops practical understanding of IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code, ISM Code, compliance audits and their application in modern shipping operations. Participants learn how to manage regulatory obligations, improve vessel safety performance, support audit readiness, and implement effective compliance management systems across maritime organisations.

• Understand the principles of Maritime Compliance and its role in safe and efficient maritime operations.
• Develop knowledge of IMO regulations and international maritime governance frameworks.
• Explain the requirements of SOLAS for vessel safety, navigation, and emergency preparedness.
• Understand MARPOL requirements for marine environmental protection and pollution prevention.
• Apply ISM Code requirements for safety management systems and operational control.
• Gain awareness of ISPS Code requirements for maritime security management.
• Learn how to prepare, conduct, and manage compliance audits within shipping organisations.
• Improve decision-making skills related to maritime regulatory management and risk control.

Target Audience

• Maritime Operations Managers
• Shipping Company Managers
• Port and Terminal Managers
• Marine Superintendents
• Vessel Managers
• Ship Officers and Safety Officers
• Maritime Compliance Officers
• Quality and Risk Management Professionals
• Marine Surveyors and Inspectors
• Professionals working in shipping, ports, and maritime administration

Module 1: Introduction to Maritime Compliance Management

• Overview of maritime regulatory frameworks and international requirements.
• Importance of compliance management in shipping operations.
• Role of maritime managers in maintaining regulatory standards.
• Relationship between safety, security, environmental protection, and compliance.

Module 2: Understanding IMO Regulations and Standards

• Structure and responsibilities of the International Maritime Organization.
• Key IMO conventions affecting global shipping operations.
• Implementation of IMO requirements within maritime companies.
• Managing regulatory updates and operational changes.

Module 3: SOLAS Safety Requirements for Ships

• Overview of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea.
• Ship construction, equipment, and operational safety requirements.
• Emergency procedures and safety management practices.
• Responsibilities of maritime professionals under SOLAS regulations.

Module 4: MARPOL Environmental Compliance Requirements

• Understanding marine pollution prevention regulations.
• Waste management and pollution control procedures.
• Emission reduction requirements and environmental responsibilities.
• Managing environmental compliance within vessel operations.

Module 5: ISM Code Safety Management Systems

• Principles of the International Safety Management Code.
• Developing effective safety management systems.
• Risk assessment and operational control processes.
• Continuous improvement through safety performance monitoring.

Module 6: ISPS Code Maritime Security Management

• Understanding international ship and port facility security requirements.
• Security management responsibilities within maritime organisations.
• Risk identification and security planning.
• Supporting effective maritime security compliance.

Module 7: Maritime Compliance Audits and Inspection Management

• Preparing organisations for regulatory inspections.
• Audit planning, documentation, and reporting procedures.
• Identifying non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Improving compliance performance through audit results.

Module 8: Managing Regulatory Compliance in Shipping Operations

• Integrating compliance requirements into daily maritime activities.
• Developing compliance monitoring systems.
• Managing regulatory risks and operational challenges.
• Best practices for sustainable maritime management.