Developed by the IMO’s Human Element and Training (HTW) sub-committee, Model Course 1.45 is a training curriculum intended to assist maritime instructors in delivering knowledge regarding the protection of the marine environment.
It was created to support IMO Resolution A.1117(30) and the relevant amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) , specifically Table A-II/1 and A-III/1. In essence, any seafarer seeking certification as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) or an Engineering Watch must complete training equivalent to this model course. imo model course 1.45
Key distinction: Course 1.45 is not a "tanker-specific" pollution course. It is a generic awareness course for all seafarers on all vessel types—container ships, bulk carriers, cruise liners, and offshore vessels. Developed by the IMO’s Human Element and Training
The course duration is typically 40 hours (approximately 5 days). The training is divided into several core modules: The course duration is typically 40 hours (approximately
Model Course 1.45 is designed to provide the mandatory training required by the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention. Specifically, it addresses the requirements of Table A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3 regarding the use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation.
The course is intended for deck officers serving on ships fitted with ECDIS. It is not merely a technical tutorial on pressing buttons; it focuses on the decision-making processes, legal aspects, and safety management responsibilities associated with digital navigation.
Before touching the equipment, officers must understand the underlying technology. This module covers: