Maritime and Environmental LegislationLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Practical knowledge of conventions from IMO concerning safety of life at sea, navigation safety, and prevention of pollution of the marine environment. Knowledge of the precautions to be taken into account to prevent pollution of the marine environment, prevention methods and equipment

Content

International agreements and environmental control. Safety of life at sea, navigation safety and environmental protection. International agreements concerning vessels. Summary of regulations concerning prevention of pollution of the marine environment, operations aboard ship to prevent emissions, prevention equipment and systems. MARPOL 73/78 convention. Oil Pollution Act (OPA). Classification principles of hazardous liquid substances (GESAMP). P & A manual. Vessel inspections, MARPOL-inspections. Antifouling

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent (5), good (4-3), fair (2-1); fail