DIPLOMA IN

MARITIME SAFETY
POLICIES AND
REGULATIONS
CRUCIAL STUDY OF THE KEY
MARITIME SAFETY LAWS AND
HOW THEY ARE LEGISLATED,
IMPLEMENTED AND
ENFORCED

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 ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course will improve your career prospects

and your performance whilst demonstrating
your professional credibility to employers,
clients and peers. You will learn about a wide
range of maritime safety law issues and the
implementation, application and enforcement Group bookings
of these in practice. So you can understand not may qualify for
only why there are certain procedures, but also a discounted
enrolment fee.
the penalties for not adhering to these laws.
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
KEY INFORMATION
Delivered by experts in When does it start and how long is the course?
the field – Course Director: The course is 12 months long and the modules are
Dr. Iliana Christodoulou-Varotsi released online, one every month. Please go online to
see the next available start date.

Duration:
What are the entry requirements?
52 weeks Participants should be able to prove a minimum
achievement of A-Level or equivalent (High School) or
those who demonstrate a number of years of relevant
industry experience are welcome to apply. You must
Delivery: have an adequate command of English in order to
Online meet the demands of the course.
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through a mixture of written
Award: course work and online tests. Written assignments
Diploma are submitted online and written feedback is provided
by the marker.
How much does it cost?
Please go online to
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/dmsl and see the
Fees page for full details. An interest-free instalment
plan is available. Please contact us for more details.

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

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WHAT YOU Crucial study of the key

WILL LEARN maritime safety laws and
how they are legislated,
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institutional stakeholders and states in legislating, implemented and enforced
implementing and enforcing maritime safety law
and policies
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international level
Identify the specifics of different ship types for the understanding
of maritime safety law
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Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention) Code on maritime safety
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 COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr. Iliana Christodoulou-Varotsi Maîtrise, DEA, Doctorat

Legal Consultant and Independent Trainer
Dr Christodoulou-Varotsi is a legal and academic expert with In her capacity as a consultant, she has notably advised
an international educational and professional background ship-owning interests and has drafted numerous ratification
specialised in maritime and EU law and policies. She has statutes for the harmonisation of a major maritime country
been a member of the Athens Bar Association (Greece) with EU law as well as for the ratification of ILO MLC 2006.
since 1995 and is currently involved with consulting work, She has spent seven years as a Professor at the School
legal education and training (with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy of Business of DEREE - The American College of Greece,
and with an international ship classification society). She is after having taught as an Adjunct Professor at the Panteion
also a certified trainer and lecturer in Greece, as well as an University of Athens.
accredited mediator. In 2018, she will be releasing “Marine She is a graduate (Maîtrise) of the Faculty of Law of the
Pollution Control: Legal and Managerial Framework,” a book University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (France) and a
which is part of the Lloyd’s Practical Shipping Guides series. holder of a postgraduate degree (D.E.A.) in European and
Iliana’s areas of legal expertise and practice (Greek, Cypriot, international law from the same University. She is also
English and French law) include: a Doctor of Laws with the highest distinction (University
• international, EU and domestic maritime law and policies of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne). Her thesis addressed the
adaptation of Greek and Cypriot maritime law to EC law
• safety of maritime transportation and protection of the (post-doctoral research experience, Scandinavian Institute
marine environment (EU Directives and IMO instruments) of Maritime Law). She has published many books, including:
• maritime employment including international maritime Maritime Work Law Fundamentals: Responsible Shipowners,
labour standards and ILO MLC 2006 Reliable Seafarers with D. Pentsov (Springer/Germany) and
Maritime Safety Law and Policies of the EU and the US:
• registration of vessels
Antagonism or Synergy? (Springer/Germany).
• marine insurance and carriage of goods by sea

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to
accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

Work through your instructional material online

I nteract with your peers and learning facilitators through the online forum
to discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners
Investigate relevant, real-world case studies
Apply what you learn to ongoing project submissions

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SYLLABUS

MODULE 1 MODULE 3
Key Institutional Stakeholders in Maritime The Challenge of the Safe and
Safety and Fundamental Concepts Ecological Operation of Ships
Brief description: Brief description:
This module sets the context of maritime safety, Module 3 addresses the challenge of the safe and
including indicative data on casualties and provides ecological operation of ships from the standpoint of
an understanding of the contribution of the IMO and the ISM Code. This module discusses self-regulation
other relevant bodies, such as the EU, WMO, INMARSAT, in the framework of a mandatory instrument (such as
Recognised Organisations (RO) and others to maritime the code) and explains key aspects in relation to the
safety standards and maritime safety at large. managerial approach to safety, as well as the code’s
ramifications on implementation and compliance.
Participants will learn to critically examine: Risk assessment-related aspects are also identified
Understand the role of the IMO and other relevant and discussed.
bodies, such as INMARSAT, EU, WMO, Recognised
Organisations (RO) The module looks at:
Identify the problem of substandard shipping and how Evaluate the ISM Code and its application to maritime
this is enforced against safety
Explain the SOLAS Convention’s importance in the Identify relevant risk assessment procedures
maritime industry Understand how the ISM Code interacts with other
Explore the Formal Safety Assessment approach to relevant codes and laws
standard-setting

MODULE 2 MODULE 4
The Responsibilities of States in The Human Element in Safe and
Relation to Maritime Safety (Flag State, Environmentally-Friendly Shipping
Coastal State and Port State) Brief description:
Brief description: In this module, we will hold a discussion about the
After being introduced to the framework of maritime human element in safe and environmentally friendly
safety law, you will develop this understanding further, shipping. This module addresses the human aspects
in relation to the responsibilities of states and martime of maritime safety and how these aspects are regulated.
safety. The approach will be from multiple standpoints Key themes in this module include:
including: the flag state, coastal state and the port
Understand the need for a well-trained, well-manned
states. You will also examine each state and the various
crew
responsibilities that must be adhered to.
Explore the need for effective communication
In this module, participants will learn about: between management and crew
Understand UNCLOS 1982 and its interpretation Understand the legal requirements for decent working
in maritime safety and living conditions
Identify the responsibilities of State agencies with
regard to inspections and certification
Explain the powers available to State agencies
Evaluate the function of the Port State and Port State
Control

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MODULE 5 MODULE 7
Key Issues in Ship Construction, Safety Law Relating to Passenger
Design and Equipment Ships, Bulk Carriers and Other Types
Brief description: of Vessels
Module 5 provides very basic technical insights in relation Brief description:
to ship design, construction and equipment, which are Module 7 addresses maritime safety law relating to
intended to enhance your capacity to better understand different categories of ships, as it notably stems from
technical points involved by maritime safety legislation. SOLAS and a number of IMO resolutions
The module looks at: This module covers:
Explain the role of the IMO in ship design and Explain the relevance of particular laws to particular
construction vessel categories
Explore the need for legal guidance on ship strength Understand how maritime safety law regulates
standards pleasure craft
Understand the requirements for onboard equipment Explore the move towards double-hull tankers and
Evaluate new methods in ship design and construction how this has developed from a safety law standpoint
vis a vis safety

MODULE 6 MODULE 8
Safety in Navigation, Maritime Traffic Legislation for the Carriage of
Management and Communication at Sea Dangerous Goods
Brief description: Brief description:
In this module, you will study the legal framework In this module, you will be exposed to the international
governing safety in relation to navigation, maritime regulatory framework governing the safe carriage of
traffic management and communications at sea. This dangerous goods by sea. This module is about the
module elaborates on basic concepts provided in other regulations governing the transportation of hazardous
modules and provides additional inputs on the role of cargo in shipping and how the various safety laws and
communication and navigation systems in maritime IMO Codes are certified, implemented and enforced.
safety.
This module covers:
The module looks at: Define dangerous goods and the challenges of their
Understand the role of SOLAS with regards navigation cargo
Evaluate the requirements for various communications Evaluate the various codes involved in carriage of
and navigation equipment dangerous goods
Explain the COLREG convention and how it is Explain certification in carriage of dangerous goods
implemented and how this is enforced
Understand the role of the various stakeholders and
their legal requirements

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MODULE 9 MODULE 11
The Safety of Fixed and Floating Case Study
Offshore Platforms Brief description:
Brief description: A global case study is provided at the end of the course
The safety of fixed and floating offshore platforms are the material. The case study/experiential exercise will give
focus of Module 9. This module describes the application you useful guidance in analysing problems from the
of international safety law to the offshore sector and in standpoint of maritime safety law.
particular to offshore platforms. Furthermore, the module
provides an overview of past major incidents and use
these to identify safety hazards in the offshore sector. IN-COMPANY TRAINING
This module covers:
Distance learning, face-to-face workshops, webinars
Understand the safety issues relevant to the offshore and blended delivery.
sector
Identify the instruments and approaches used by Cut costs while improving performance
regulatory bodies Ensuring a good return on your training investment
Explore the specific offshore safety laws, i.e.MODU, is critical for all our clients and, whether delivered
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Brief description:
Module 10 is about maritime security, i.e. the legal
framework governing piracy, terrorism and other
illegal acts of this type. This is an area which is deeply ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE
connected with the broad understanding of maritime ALREADY BENEFITED FROM
safety. This module defines piracy and terrorism and the
challenges they raise for states, ports, private operators
THE PROGRAMME INCLUDE:
and the personnel at sea and ashore. Chevron
This module covers:
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Define piracy and terrorism and its role in safety
Understand the ISPS Code and its requirements Mokpo National Maritime University
Explore best management practises in maritime International Maritime Pilots’ Association
security
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Van Oord
Universal Shipmanagement

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We are stepping up investment in new learning management platforms, improved content and learner resources to
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We continue to research new topics to provide you with the qualifications needed for a successful career; supporting a
safer, cleaner and more efficient shipping industry for decades to come.
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North Kent College is a major UK college based on the River Thames
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The College caters for more than 4,500 students across two main
campuses, with a wide variety of academic and vocational courses,
as well as professional education and training via short courses,
part-time study or distance learning. Full-time and part-time
higher education programmes and foundation degrees are
delivered via a partnership with the University of Greenwich.
The National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College is widely
recognised within the maritime industry for providing sector-specific training
within high quality industry-standard facilities.
The College is committed to helping students to achieve their ambition –
whether they wish to gain their first job, achieve high-level professional
qualifications, change career or prepare for their next promotion. The
College takes pride in working in partnership with industry to provide
the correct mix of knowledge and practical skills that are required
to sustain the workforce.
North Kent College is a partner of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy
in delivering this course and manages assessment,
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development Diploma.
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