ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FOR MARITIME OPERATIONS

This course provides a comprehensive overview of international and national environmental regulations that govern the maritime industry. It is designed to equip ship operators, managers, and crew with the knowledge to ensure full compliance with key conventions such as MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships). The program covers the requirements for pollution prevention from oil, chemicals, garbage, and air emissions. Participants will learn how to implement effective on-board procedures, manage waste streams, and maintain accurate records to pass port state and flag state inspections.

• Interpret and apply the regulations of the MARPOL Convention and other environmental laws.
• Develop and implement procedures for the prevention of pollution from ships.
• Manage on-board waste and garbage disposal in an environmentally sound manner.
• Ensure the proper handling of ballast water and control of air emissions.

MARPOL (all Annexes I–VI), BWM Convention (Ballast Water Management), AFS Convention (Anti-Fouling Systems), Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling), London Convention (Dumping of Wastes), OPRC Convention (Oil Pollution Preparedness), INTERVENTION Convention (Pollution Incidents), UNCLOS (marine environment protection), IMO GHG Strategy, EU MRV Regulation, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISM Code (environmental procedures).