Code No: 864
Guided Learning Hours: 40 hours
Today, shipping companies must operate within very complex
environmental legislation. Increasingly, many recognize they need
environmental expertise on board their vessels. This course
provides the information necessary for the candidates to become the
ship's Environmental Officer.
It provides a comprehensive and understandable guide to current
international law and offers practical steps in maintaining and
improving day-to-day environmental performance. Upon completion,
the candidate will be able to advise on best practice and assist
the Master and other members of the crew on environmental
issues.
The course is designed for: Officers who would
be required to carry out the duties of the Environmental
Officer.
Course Pre-requisites: None
Course Objectives: To help the candidate to
understand the environmental issues facing shipping companies. It
will explain the laws that all qualifying vessels are subject.
Finally, it will prepare the candidate to proactively undertake the
role of Environmental Officer.
Course Outcomes: As a result of undertaking
this course, the candidate will:
- be aware of the environmental problems facing the world and
understand how global warming and climate change threatens our very
survival
- be familiar with how shipping contributes to world pollution.
How that can be minimised and the role individual seafarers can
play in creating a cleaner planet
- be familiar with the legal framework for protecting the
environment agreed by the IMO, MARPOL and other Conventions and the
controls applied to the Merchant Marine
- understand the consequences of not complying: and the real risk
of heavy fines and imprisonment
It aims to ensure the candidate is trained within the current
legislative framework.
Content Overview: The course consists of self contained modules
of learning content, module tests and a final test.
Structure: The Course consists of:
- ten modules
- module tests and a final test
- portfolio of assignments (optional)
- reference materials
The course is designed for individual self-study.
Projects: The course has optional portfolio
assignments.
Certification: There are two levels of
certification:
- Level 1: A course completion certificate which is obtained by
passing a supervised final test, consisting of multiple choice
questions
- Level 2: (optional) A certificate of merit which is obtained by
completing and submitting an assignment to a required standard
Produced in Association with:
STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA)
- Approved by:
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Panama Maritime Authority,
International Registries INC,
- Accredited by:
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Nautical Institute,
