Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

Lesson Summary

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

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

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.

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