Courses

MARPOL Annex I - Prevention of Pollution by Oil

  Entered into force 2^nd of October 1983

This course covers the following topics:

About MARPOL

• IMO History
• Purpose, Structure and Development of MARPOL
• Implementation and Amendments to MARPOL
• Fuel Oil Tank and Piping Construction Standards
• Sludge Tanks
• IOPP Certificate

Waste Oil Management

• Oil Filtration Systems
• Oily Water Separators
• Oil Content Monitor
• Care and Maintenance of the O.W.S.
• Machinery Space Operations
• Illegal Operations

The Oil Record Book

• Keeping Records in the ORB Part I - Codes A, to I Operations
• Keeping Records in the ORB Part II - Oil Tanker Cargo / Ballast Operations

Special Requirements for Tankers

• Construction Standards
• Discharge of Ballast or Slop Tank Water
• Crude Oil Washing

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

• What Information Must be in the Plan
• Responding to an Oil Spill
• Other Records that Support the Ship’s Case
• SOPEP Equipment

Best Practices for Compliance with MARPOL

• Port State Control Inspection
• Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard
• Equipment and Systems – function tests
• Operational Checklists
• General Checks – Deck, Engine Room

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MARPOL Annex II - Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk

  Entered into force 2^nd of October 1983

This course covers the following topics:

General - Terms, Categorisation Of Cargo, Surveys, and Design

• Definitions, application, exceptions, exemptions and equivalents
• Categorisation of noxious liquid substances
• Surveys and certification of chemical tankers
• Design, construction, arrangement and equipment required for chemical tankers

Chemical Tanker Operations

• Operational discharge of residues of noxious liquid substances

Measures of Control by Port States

• Measures of control that may be implemented by Port States

Prevention of Pollution Involving Noxious Liquid Substances

• Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMEP)
• Provision of Reception Facilities by Port State Authorities

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MARPOL Annex III - Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form

  Entered into force 1^st of July 1992

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Application and Definitions
• Criteria for the Identification of Harmful Substances in Packaged Form
• Relationship to IMDG Code

Regulations

• Packing
• Marking and Labelling
• Documentation
• Stowage
• Quantity Limitations
• Exceptions
• Port State Control on Operational Requirements

Appendix

• Guidelines for the categorisation of noxious liquid substances

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MARPOL Annex IV - Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

  Entered into force 27^th of September 2003

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Definitions, Application, Surveys and Certification
• Special Areas and Effluent Standards

Sewage Treatment

• Sewage Treatment Performance Standards
• Types of Sewage Treatment Plants

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MARPOL Annex V - Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

  Entered into force 31^st of December 1988

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Overview of Pollution from Garbage
• Garbage Sources, Types of Garbage and Special Requirements for Disposal
• Special Areas

Garbage Management and Record Keeping

• Garbage Management Plan
• Garbage Record Book

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MARPOL Annex VI - Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships

  Entered into force 19^th of May 2005

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Definitions, Application Exceptions, Surveys and Certification

Control of Emissions

• Control of Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances
• Control of Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides
• Control of Emissions of Sulphur Oxides
• Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds
• Control of Emissions from Shipboard Incineration
• Fuel Availability and Quality
• Shipboard Energy and Efficiency

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US EPA VGP - Vessel General Permit

  Entered into force 19^th of December 2013

This course covers the following topics:

Overview of Coverage

• Requirements Regarding Limited Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operations of Commercial Vessels
• Discharge Categories

Management of Discharges

• Management and Record Keeping
• Corrective Actions and Non-Compliance Reporting
• Inspections, Monitoring and Reporting to the EPA

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US EPA sVGP - Small Ships Vessel General Permit

  Entered into force 19^th of December 2014

This course covers the following topics:

Overview of Coverage

• Coverage of sVGP
• Discharge Categories

Management of Discharges

• Management and Record Keeping
• Corrective Actions and Non-Compliance Reporting
• Inspections, Monitoring and Reporting to the EPA
• States Additional Requirements

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Effective training leads to better understanding, increased levels of compliance and reduces operational risk.

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