Introduction to the IMO, UNCLOS, International conventions (SOLAS), MARPOL, STCW, ISM code, ISPS Code, Port State Control, Flag State Control “Responsibilities and Authorities”, ILO, MLC 2006, Classification Societies, IACS and Certificates, and Shipboard Personnel Management. Moreover, Introduction to the vessel types, Structure of shipping company, Maintenance, Classification societies (IACS), Dry docking, F.O management, Bunkering, Lubricating oil, Steel structure protection, Preparation of painting, Structure of ship departments and officers’ responsibilities, and budget and budgetary control.