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Lloyd's Maritime Academy Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
Lloyd's Maritime Academy

Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations

Online United Kingdom

12 Months

English

Full time, Part time

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09 Sep 2025

GBP 3,899

Distance Learning

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Key Summary

    About: The Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations provides students with comprehensive knowledge of maritime safety practices and regulatory frameworks. It covers key topics such as compliance, risk management, and the impact of maritime policies on global trade. Students gain valuable insights into industry standards and the role of various organizations in promoting safety at sea.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in maritime safety management, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs. Potential roles include safety officer, maritime consultant, or positions within governmental and non-governmental organizations that focus on maritime safety and regulation.

Introduction

Study legislation, regulation, implementation and enforcement of maritime safety policy

Learn about a wide range of maritime safety law issues and the implementation, application and enforcement of these in practice

The 12-month distance learning Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies & Regulations course will give marine professionals an understanding of safety laws with respect to shipping, the role professionals play in interpreting these laws and regulations and the day-to-day operations of maritime safety. The programme covers safety aspects such as piracy and human-related aspects, issues in ship design and construction.

What you'll learn

  • Describe the role and responsibilities of the various institutional stakeholders and states in legislating, implementing and enforcing maritime safety law and policies
  • Analyse the human element in relation to maritime safety and its legal framework
  • Evaluate the role of communications and navigation in maritime safety law
  • Explain how the carriage of dangerous goods is regulated at the international level
  • Identify the specifics of different ship types for the understanding of maritime safety law
  • Identify the ramifications of non-compliance with various safety laws
  • Evaluate the impact of the ISM (International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention) Code on maritime safety
  • Explain the international legal framework governing safety of fixed and floating offshore platforms

Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations

Study Legislation, Regulation, Implementation and Enforcement of Maritime Safety Policy

Learn about a wide range of maritime safety law issues and the implementation, application and enforcement of these in practice

  • Safety and risk managers from shipping companies
  • Legal and regulatory professionals from law firms and shipping companies
  • Superintendents, ship managers, crew managers
  • Port operatives, harbour masters, terminal managers
  • Designated persons
  • Allied professionals from insurance, law
  • Professionals responsible for safety in their own company or consultancies advising

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