IMO (International Maritime Organization)
STCW
MANILA AMENDMENTS on 2010
new requirements
seafarers'training and competence
working hours
enstabilish basic requirements on training, certification and whatchkeeping for seafarers
1978
COLREG (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea)
purpose of avoiding collisions at sea
Traffic Separation Schemes
regulate the passage of vessels in congested traffic areas.
1972
MARPOL
covers prevention of pollution of the marine enviroment
1973
SAR (Search And Rescue)
designation of an on-scene commander and his duties.
division of the world's water in 13 search and rescue areas.
designed to provide a global system for responding to emergencies at sea
1979
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
AMENDED many times
GMDSS (Global Maritime and Distress Safety System) 1988
combinate use of conventional radio facilities and satellite communication system based on the Inmarsat satellite constellation.
Inmarsat Convention (1976)
introduction of International Maritime Stellite System
wide range of measures
safety of navigation
radiotelegraphy
fire detection and protection
safety at sea
1960
