This course is directed to the training of the personnel responsible for the control of the waters on board seagoing vessels according to the most recent international regulations and the good practices in the field. The aim of the course is to develop adequate knowledge on the healthiness of drinking water, the health damage that can result from contaminants of a chemical or microbiological nature, that the water can collect during its cycle, and the main sanitisation procedures for drinking water.

Water Control and Management for Human Consumption course is carried out in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) and the Guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2008 (Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Recommendations, 3rd Edition Volume 1).
This course wants to contribute to the training of the personnel assigned to the control of the waters on board, and to all those who use water for their tasks. Moreover, the course is directed to those with the responsibility of the verification of compliance required by Title 5 of the MLC 2006 (Title 5. Compliance and enforcement).

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Oltremare Shipping Services

Oltremare - Shipping Services is the company owned by Assarmatori National Shipping Association. The company contributes to the development of the professional training of the maritime and administrative staff of the associated shipping companies. Oltremare promotes the job placement of young people in maritime careers, through the development of qualification and specialization courses, work experiences, training and other training measures and active employment policy.

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