IMO Model course 3.07 - Hull and structural surveys [2004, PDF]

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Since its inception, has recognized
the importance of human resources to the development of the maritime industry
and has given the highest priority to assisting developing countries in enhancing
their maritime training capabilities through the provision or improvement of maritime
training facilities at national and regional levels. has also responded to the
needs of developing countries for postgraduate training for senior personnel in
administrations, ports, shipping companies and maritime training institutes by
establishing the world Maritime University in Malm6, Sweden, in 1983.
Following the adoption of the lnternational Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, a number of
Member Governments suggested that should develop model training courses
to assist in the implementation of the Convention and in achieving a more rapid
transfer of information and skills regarding new developments in maritime
technology. training advisers and consultants also subsequently determined
from their visits to training establishments in developing countries that the provision
of model courses could help instructors improve the quality of their existing courses
and enhance their implementation of associated Conference and Assembly
resolutions.
In addition, it was appreciated that a comprehensive set of short model courses in
various fields of maritime training would supplement the instruction provided by
maritime academies and allow administrators and technical specialists already
employed in maritime administrations, ports and shipping companies to improve
their knowledge and skills in certain specialized fields. With the generous
assistance of the Government of Norway, developed model courses in
response to these generally identified needs and now keeps them updated through
a regular revision process, taking into account any amendments to the
requirements prescribed in instruments and any technological developments in
the field.
These model courses may be used by any training institution and, when the
requisite financing is available, the Organization is prepared to assist developing
countries in implementing any course.