The course is essentially balanced between theory (lecture material) and practical group exercises and case studies. It consists of a series of exercises structured around the requirements of the international legislation, IMO conventions and instruments, and the required common and homogeneous approach, application of consistent methodology and no blame culture to adopt in the conduct of marine safety investigations into marine casualties and marine incidents; as well as to provide reports to the Organization.
The group exercises and case studies are controlled by an instructor and, initially, allow the trainees to become familiar with applicable international legislation and IMO instruments on this matter as well as guidelines and procedures to be used.
