Learning Outcomes

Protecting the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Lesson Summary

This module introduces the dangers and resultant effects of the pollution of the marine environment. This module also discusses the laws of the sea on marine pollution as well as the list of international conventions. The international efforts and MARPOL Annex VI to curb the pollution of air by ship will also be covered in this module.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the events leading to the evolution of the MARPOL Convention at IMO. This module also covers the structure, articles, and protocols of the MARPOL Convention. The list of Amendments done to the MARPOL Convention will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to MARPOL Annex VI on Air Pollution

Definitions, Application and Exemptions

Ozone-Depleting Substances and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds

Incineration and Reception Facilities

Fuel Oil Availability and Quality

Special Areas and PSSAs

Energy Efficiency on Ships

This module discusses the constituents, applications, exemptions, and regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships under Annex VI. This module also highlights the requirements of controlling the emission of Ozone-Depleting Substances and other chemicals. Applications of the energy efficiency of ships, shipboard incineration will also be covered in this module.

Marine MARPOL Convention on Air Pollution - Course Assessment

Learn about the protocols of the MARPOL Convention that curbs air pollution caused by ships in this free online course.

Marine MARPOL Convention on Air Pollution

‘Marine MARPOL Convention on Air Pollution’ is a course that illustrates how to prevent air pollution resulting from ship activities in the marine environment. Learn about the principal causes of air pollution to the marine environment and the main conventions formed to curb these problems caused by the movements of ships. Register for this course today and enhance your knowledge of the Marine MARPOL Convention on air pollution.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil From Ships - Course Assessment

Learn about the basic causes and conventions to curb oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Beginner in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

'Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships' is a free online course that teaches you the basics of preventing marine pollution from shipping vessels. You will gain relevant knowledge of the sea laws, marine conventions and major causes of pollution in the ocean environment.

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to MARPOL Annex VI on Air

This module discusses the concepts, applications, exemptions, and regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships. This module also highlights the protocols guiding the emission of Ozone-Depleting Substances and other chemicals. Ship incineration, special areas as well as the energy efficiency of ships will also be covered in this module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Clean Air Act

EPA Regulations for Emissions From Vehicles and Engines

Engine Emission Reduction

EPA Evolution of Non-Road Diesel Engine Regulations

The US Regulators and Enforcement

This module discusses the history and the amendment of the Clean Air Act. You will study the EPA regulations for emissions from vehicles and engines as well as the major diesel engine emissions. The applicability, emission standards, and other provisions of the EPA evolution of non-road diesel engine regulations, as well as the US enforcements on emissions, will also be analyzed in this module.

Surveys and Inspections

Inspections and Ship Examination

Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report

Precautions and Issues With Low Sulfur Fuel

This module highlights the regulated standards of MARPOL Annex VI fuel on oil sulfur as well as the content, places, and time to file a fuel oil non-availability report. This module also outlines the IAPP certificate surveys, Annex VI requirement deficiencies, inspections of the EPA engine emission regulations and low sulfur fuel oil.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing air pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships

Air pollution is any pollutant found in the atmosphere that can damage or harm any living creature or the environment in which they live. This diploma course explores the prevention of air pollution due to ships in the marine environment. The law of the sea, air pollutants, the protocols of the annexes put together to curb the pollution and the Clean Air Act are all covered in this course. Register for this course today!

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