Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Transport Safety Bureau, organized the Advanced Training Programme for Investigation into Marine Accidents and Incidents (IMO Model Course 3.11), which lasts for five days, in cooperation with the International Maritime Safety, Security and Environment Academy (IMSSEA) of Italy and the Oman College of Air Traffic Control, with the participation of a select group of investigators and experts accredited in the National Register of Marine Accident Investigation Experts, alongside specialists from military, security and civil entities and port and maritime transport companies in the Sultanate of Oman, and representatives of entities concerned with marine accident investigation from GCC states.
The programme aims to develop specialized national capabilities in the field of marine accident investigation, and raise the readiness of national cadres in accordance with internationally approved methodologies and practices, in line with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The programme covers a number of advanced technical aspects in the field of marine accident investigation, including methodologies for collecting evidence and information and analyzing the sequence of events and factors affecting the occurrence of accidents, identifying causes and contributing factors, leading to drawing lessons learned and formulating recommendations to enhance maritime safety and reduce recurrence of accidents.
The programme represents a platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge among specialists from various entities, and enhancing integration between components of the maritime community in the Sultanate of Oman and GCC states, contributing to developing an advanced national system for investigating marine accidents, and enhancing Oman's standing and presence in the field of maritime safety at the regional and international levels.