1. Global Update : [ 2 L ]
ISF / BIMCO Record update & comparison of world maritime manning scenario.
2. Special Requirements for Sea Farers : [ 4 L ]
Different job situation and working hours, Special Attitude Requirement, On Board Manning hierarchy for
offices and crews, other technical qualifications as per International guidelines, Certificates of Competencies
and other Professional Certificates, minimum requirement for voyage qualification, Minimum facility
requirements of Seafarers under ILO,
3. Recruitment and Planning : [ 4 L ]
Procedure of Recruitment and other qualification requirement for specific posts, recruitment criteria for
different vessels, importance of experience Standby & wastage computation, pre planning against company
policies, dispensation, Criteria for Retention, Different Issuing Authorities of Certificates and its acceptability
under I.M.O.
4. Manning Market : [ 4 L ]
Different Global Manning Market, Trend & shift of Focus, Advantages and Disadvantages, Relevant State and
International Laws and Rules in Employing National & Foreign Manpower, Specific demands of OECD
Countries, U.S., Europe continent and South East Asian Countries, Current and Future Trend, Cost Evaluation.
5. Performance Evaluation : [ 2 L ]
Performance Appraisal, record keeping, suitability of specific groups for specific vessels, Promotions and
Incentives on Performances.
6. Multinational Crew Management : [ 6 L ]
Competence Level and Character traits of different nationalities, cultural differences, Problems arising out of
difference in inter cultural and inter personal relationships, Address of the Situations, Training of Zohri’s
window and other Management Principles of Offices & Crews, Case Studies.
7. Crisis management in manning : [ 6 L ]
Reasons for Short Supply or over flow in Manning, Minimum Certification Requirement for International
Voyages, Strategic Planning, Reasons for Human conflicts on board , Selection from surplus, Different Unions& their Roles , Choice of Ship Owners for Crew, Crew performance study--- availability & planning of suitable
placement, Traits & competency,
8. Certification: [ 2 L ]
Different certificate of competencies & its suitability ( Indian, Panamian, Liberian, U.K. / Commonwealth etc. )
9. Unions and Associations : [ 4 L ]
Different unions / associations, General working, Procedure to address demands & claims, Rights and
Limitations of Unions, Claims and Compensation
10. Ancillaries : [ 2 L ]
Different world shipping managing bodies ( FOSMA, MASSA, INSA etc.), IMO STCW Convention & its
update, Shipping Communication System types, Back feed & its importance, Important factors influencing
communication from ship to shore & vice versa, follow up on personnel feedback
11. Personnel Management: [ 4 L ]
Appointment, Leave, Resignation, Promotion, Deputation, Entitlement, Provident and other Welfare Funds,
Applicable Taxes and Benefits, Maintaining Roster, Salary Structure.