Introduction to Maritime Conventions

Oro World
31 minutes
Avg. rating 4.4

Introduction to Maritime Conventions

Oro World
31 minutes
Avg. rating 4.4

Maritime Conventions from the basis of the international standards that are then legitimised by Flag States and implemented by local legislation. The conventions themselves are created by the IMO to meet the needs of international shipping.

This course introduces the IMO and the conventions created by this UN body to set standards and requirements for all vessels. This includes, UNCLOS, SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL and MLC conventions.


Topics in this Course

Regulations and Policies

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Oro World

Oro World is a Maritime Training Consultancy firm, specialising in academic education and training courses with a worldwide audience. With over 20 years in the industry; experience at a host of ranks and for multiple flag states and sailing on container, tanker, passenger, and government vessels, we have seen much of the seagoing industry. Add to that experience ashore in dry-docks, teaching in merchant navy colleges, and working on SMS and procedure updates post-MLC, we are able to bring a wealth of experience to your studies.

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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 31 minutes
  5. Intended for: All seafarers, professional and amateur, wanting to understand international regulations.
  6. Reference: Based on parts of IMO Conventions and Policies
  7. Last Updated: August 23, 2023

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