Master Maritime Compliance with Our IMSAS Training Course

Course Duration: 5 days
Course dates: On demand
Course Fee: £ 4500 /-

Flag state Surveyor

Zoom or Face to Face or Peripatetic

The course includes the topics below

• IMSAS Overview: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) assesses member states’ compliance with mandatory IMO instruments, focusing on flag, coastal, and port state obligations.
• Audit Objectives: The audit aims to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of IMO instruments, promote capacity-building, provide feedback for improvement, and foster global maritime safety and environmental standards.
• Key Instruments Audited: The scheme covers compliance with instruments like SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Load Lines Conventions, COLREGs, and Tonnage Measurement, among others.
• Audit Process:
  • Submission of a pre-audit questionnaire.
  • Opening and closing meetings at the audited state’s headquarters.
  • Review of national legislation, administrative structures, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • On-site visits, interviews, and examination of records.

• Responsibilities:
  • IMO: Administers audits, selects audit teams, and maintains audit records.
  • Member States: Facilitate audits, respond to findings, and implement corrective actions.

• Flag State Activities: Emphasis on the role of the flag state in ensuring vessel compliance, delegation of authority to recognized organizations (ROs), and robust inspection and certification processes.
• Coastal State Activities:
  • Maintenance of radio, meteorological, and SAR (Search and Rescue) services.
  • Management of hydrographic services and aids to navigation.
  • Oil spill response and pollution prevention mechanisms.

• Port State Control (PSC):
  • Legislation for PSC inspections and recruitment of qualified officers.
  • Adequate port reception facilities for waste management.
  • Compliance with fuel oil and dangerous goods regulations.

• Audit Findings: Common issues include lack of alignment between national laws and IMO instruments, insufficient delegation oversight, and gaps in records or reporting mechanisms.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Development of quality management systems (QMS) for maritime administration.
  • Training and certification of personnel.
  • Implementation of corrective actions for non-conformities to ensure ongoing compliance and safety