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Course Introduction
- Virtual Maritime Academy Introduction
- About the Internal Auditor Course
- Final Assessment Information
- Student ID Verification
- Course Notices
- Course Notes
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Chapter 1 — MLC 2006 as amended
- Introduction to the MLC 2006
- Structure of the Convention
- The Five Titles Overview
- Understanding Audit Criteria in MLC
- Appendix A5-I – The Core Audit Spine
- From Regulation to Audit Question
- Common Misinterpretations
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
- Summary and Key Takeaways
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Chapter 2 — Lead auditor method
- Lead Auditor Role
- Audit Planning Fundamentals
- Developing the Audit Program
- Preparing for the Audit
- Auditor Ethics and Professional Conduct
- The Concept of “PSC Realism”
- Time Management and Audit Flow
- Common Failures in Audit Planning
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
- Summary and Key Takeaways
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Chapter 3: Evidence Defensibility
- Introduction to Audit Evidence
- Principles of Evidence Defensibility
- Sampling Techniques in MLC Audits
- Conducting Effective Interviews
- Observation as an Audit Tool
- Triangulation of Evidence
- Handling Sensitive Information and Complaints
- Safeguarding Complainants
- Common Weaknesses in Evidence Collection
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
- Summary and Key Takeaways
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Chapter 4 – Title 1 Minimum Requirements
- Regulation 1.2 – Medical Certification
- Regulation 1.3 – Training and Qualifications
- Regulation 1.4 – Recruitment and Placement
- Auditing Recruitment and Placement Systems
- Documentation vs Reality
- High-Risk Areas in Title 1
- Practical Audit Scenarios
- Common Audit Mistakes
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
- Summary and Key Takeaways
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Chapter 5 – Title 2 Employment Conditions
- Introduction to Title 2
- Regulation 2.1 – Seafarers’ Employment Agreements (SEA)
- Regulation 2.2 – Wages
- Regulation 2.3 – Hours of Work and Rest
- Regulation 2.4 – Entitlement to Leave
- Regulation 2.5 – Repatriation
- Regulation 2.6 – Compensation for Loss or Foundering
- Regulation 2.7 – Manning Levels
- Documentation vs Reality
- High-Risk Areas in Title 2
- Practical Audit Scenarios
- Common Audit Mistakes
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Chapter 6 – Title 3 Accommodation
- Introduction to Title 3
- Regulation 3.1 – Accommodation and Recreational Facilities
- Auditing Accommodation in Practice
- Common Deficiencies in Accommodation
- Regulation 3.2 – Food and Catering and Potable Water
- Auditing Food and Catering Systems
- Documentation vs Reality
- High-Risk Areas in Title 3
- Practical Audit Scenarios
- Common Audit Mistakes
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
- Summary
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Chapter 7 — Title 4 Medical care
- Introduction to Title 4
- Auditing Medical Arrangements in Practice
- Regulation 4.2 – Shipowners’ Liability
- Regulation 4.3 – Health and Safety Protection and Accident Prevention
- Regulation 4.4 – Access to Welfare Facilities
- Regulation 4.5 – Social Security
- Documentation vs Reality
- High-Risk Areas in Title 4
- Practical Audit Scenarios
- Common Audit Mistakes
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
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Chapter 8 – Title 5 Compliance
- Flag State Responsibilities and Certification
- Port State Control Perspective
- From Evidence to Findings
- Writing Audit Findings
- Non-Conformities (NCR)
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Audit Reporting
- Closing Meeting and Auditor Conduct
- The Complete Audit Cycle
- Practical Audit Practicum (Scenario-Based)
- Common Failures in Reporting and Follow-Up
- Practical Insight from Sea Experience
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Final Assessment
- Final Check and Review
- Student Feedback
- The Final Assessment
- What’s Next?
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