A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of Maritime Compliance Frameworks
Master the standards shaping global marine operations
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
Senior marine compliance practitioner operating within a major national energy carrier, responsible for ensuring adherence to international maritime standards and internal policy alignment.
Who this is not for
Entry-level maritime staff, offshore crew without policy responsibility, or professionals outside marine regulatory domains.
What you walk away with
- Internalize the hierarchy and intent of SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code standards
- Map overlapping compliance requirements across jurisdictions and flag states
- Anticipate audit triggers based on framework design, not checklists
- Articulate compliance rationale using source language from IMO and ISO documents
- Guide internal teams on standard implementation without escalation
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Core Structure of International Maritime Law
Break down the binding layers of UNCLOS, IMO conventions, and ILO instruments that form the foundation of all modern compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- How treaties become enforceable
- Role of flag vs port states
- Hierarchy of maritime instruments
- State Parties and adherence
- Enforcement mechanisms
- Legal effect of codes
- Classification society role
- Vessel registration nexus
- Extraterritorial reach
- Compliance timelines
- Derivations in national law
- Waiver and equivalency paths
Module 2. SOLAS Architecture and Safety Thresholds
Master life-saving appliance requirements, structural integrity rules, and fire protection standards by design intent.
12 chapters in this module
- Chapter I enforcement triggers
- Lifeboat capacity calibrations
- Emergency power thresholds
- Passenger ship additions
- Cargo ship variants
- Damage stability criteria
- Watertight subdivision rules
- Fire class definitions
- Escape route standards
- Radiotelegraphy requirements
- Surveillance obligations
- Port state control flags
Module 3. MARPOL Annex Framework and Pollution Controls
Trace oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and emissions limits to source provisions and monitoring requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Annex I oil discharge rules
- Cargo tank cleaning logs
- Annex II chemical classifications
- Discharge zones defined
- Ozone-depleting substances
- Sulfur cap enforcement
- EEDI and EEXI thresholds
- Ballast water obligations
- Incinerator use limits
- Garbage record book
- Plastic discharge ban
- Port reception facilities
Module 4. ISM Code and Safety Management Systems
Decode how vessel operators are required to document risk, assign authority, and maintain continuous review.
12 chapters in this module
- Safety objective structuring
- Designated person ashore
- Master’s overriding authority
- Internal audit frequency
- Document of compliance
- Safety management certificate
- Non-conformity tracking
- Accident investigation flow
- Contractor oversight
- Dry-dock integration
- Flag state verification
- Document control process
Module 5. ISO 30000 Series for Ship Recycling
Apply certified standards for end-of-life vessel handling and environmental accountability.
12 chapters in this module
- Hong Kong Convention link
- Inventory of hazardous materials
- Recycling facility certification
- Waste tracking logs
- Worker safety benchmarks
- Pollution containment
- Management plan structure
- Third-party audit prep
- Reporting to flag state
- Recycling notification
- Cash deposit requirements
- Liability transfer points
Module 6. Flag State vs Port State Jurisdiction
Distinguish enforcement rights, inspection powers, and compliance expectations based on vessel location and registration.
12 chapters in this module
- Right of inspection basis
- Port state control units
- MOUs and regional focus
- Detention authority
- Deficiency codes
- Reinspection triggers
- Flag state response duty
- Dispute resolution
- Vessel traffic services
- Crew certification checks
- Certificate validity
- Return to compliance paths
Module 7. Compliance Integration Across Operations
Align technical, legal, and operational teams around unified compliance objectives.
12 chapters in this module
- Charter party obligations
- Bunker delivery notes
- Voyage planning integration
- Crew training logs
- Maintenance scheduling
- Audit scheduling
- Document retention
- Internal reporting lines
- Risk register sync
- External auditor prep
- Corrective action tracking
- Regulator engagement
Module 8. Audit Triggers and Inspection Readiness
Predict when audits will occur based on vessel age, route history, and incident patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- PSC targeting logic
- Vetting inspection use
- Oil major questionnaires
- Industry blacklists
- Detention history impact
- Gating criteria
- Single voyage assessments
- Class renewal timing
- Regulatory trigger events
- Accident follow-up rules
- NSA involvement
- Anonymous reporting effects
Module 9. Document Control and Evidence Management
Ensure every compliance decision is traceable, time-stamped, and defensible.
12 chapters in this module
- Logbook format rules
- Retention periods
- Electronic storage validity
- Signature authority
- Chain of custody
- Audit trail access
- Third-party access
- Incident documentation
- Corrective action proof
- Cross-referencing
- Indexing practice
- Language requirements
Module 10. Cross-Regulatory Convergence
Navigate overlapping mandates from IMO, ILO, ISO, and regional authorities.
12 chapters in this module
- Overlap with MLC the current cycle
- ILO working time rules
- IMO-ISO alignment
- EU MRV and FuelEU
- USCG enforcement
- CDI standards
- Classification society rules
- Environmental zones
- Digital reporting mandates
- CII rating system
- SEEMP integration
- Voyage efficiency tracking
Module 11. Regulatory Change Anticipation
Use committee cycles and draft texts to prepare ahead of formal adoption.
12 chapters in this module
- MEPC meeting cycle
- Draft amendment tracking
- Corrigendum handling
- Flag state advisories
- Industry feedback windows
- Implementation planning
- Gap analysis timing
- Training rollout
- Internal communication
- Vendor coordination
- Timeline alignment
- Stakeholder readiness
Module 12. Authority and Influence in Compliance Leadership
Operate with recognized expertise that draws peers and leadership into your orbit.
12 chapters in this module
- Final call on interpretation
- Internal tribunal role
- Policy drafting ownership
- Cross-functional coordination
- Escalation ownership
- Executive briefing prep
- Regulator liaison
- Audit response control
- External consultant oversight
- Training program design
- Compliance culture shaping
- Succession planning
How this maps to your situation
- When preparing for vessel audit
- When integrating new regulatory text
- When resolving cross-team conflict on compliance
- When responding to port state detentions
Before vs. after
Before
Applying standards reactively, relying on checklists and team input to navigate compliance requirements.
After
Leading from within the framework, anticipating obligations, guiding teams, and shaping compliance outcomes proactively.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration with active compliance cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or webinar series, this course delivers structured, source-grounded mastery of the frameworks actually used in maritime operations, with direct application to daily decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on Saudi the firm’s internal policies?
No. It focuses on international standards that underpin all marine compliance, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and ISO 30000, which inform company-level implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me during port state inspections?
Yes. You’ll gain clarity on inspection triggers, deficiency codes, and how to prepare evidence that resolves concerns efficiently.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration with active compliance cycles..
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