Course overview
ISM & ISPS Codes: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in ISM & ISPS Codes. It covers the principles, the requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of ISM & ISPS Codes
- Apply the relevant requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for port, terminal, shipping and marine operations professionals with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–25 Jun 2027 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Sep 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Apr 2028 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 May 2028 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Jun 2028 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Aug – 8 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Jan – 1 Feb 2029 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2029 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Oct 2029 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Oct 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Jan 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Mar 2030 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 May 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Aug 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |