Learning Outcomes

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

Lesson Summary

This module analyses the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment as well as the control of common air pollutants. You will study the air pollution prevention requirements in the United States as well as the EPA regulations for emissions from vehicles and engines. International standards to reduce emissions from marine diesel engines and their fuels will also be discussed 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 detail of inspections as well as the foreign flagship examination of vessel and vessel engines. Learn about the MARPOL Annex VI regulations on fuel oil non-availability report and the issues with low sulfur fuel. The necessary precaution in handling low sulfur fuel oil will also be discussed in this module.

Marine Clean Air Act and Inspections - Course Assessment

Learn about the protocols of the U.S. Clean Act Air and its annexes on emissions in this free online course.

Marine Clean Air Act and Inspections

This ‘Marine Clean Air Act and Inspections’ course teaches you how to prevent air pollution caused by naval activities in the marine environment. If you are passionate about saving our planet, it is essential to learn the protocols of the Clean Act Air and its annex laws on emissions and maritime regulations. In addition, you will study the survey requirements for vessel inspections. Register today and support the protection of our marine life.

Protecting the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

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.

Structure and Functions of IMO

Role of IMO and Flag State

Implementing IMO Conventions

This module will teach you about the international Maritime organization, its structure, roles and limitations. In this module, you will also learn about the process of developing international conventions, what a flag state is and its requirements. This module comprises of three topics and diagrammatic illustrations to aid your understanding.

Codes and Conventions I

Codes and Conventions II

Ships' Ballast Water and SAR Convention

This module will teach you about the conventions and codes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In this module, you will also learn about the convention for the control and management of ships ballast water, as well as the methods used to exchange ballast water. You will also learn about ballast water treatments.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - First Assessment

ILO Structure and Conventions

MLC 206 and Occupational health

This module will teach you about the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. In this module, you will also learn about the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Sea Law (UNCLOS)

Maritime Zones

COGSA and Seaworthiness

This module will teach you about maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. In this module, you will also learn about the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Second Assessment

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Assessment

Become an expert in implementing IMO and ILO conventions and learn important maritime law in this free online course.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law

This course teaches you about the conventions and codes of IMO, the structure of ILO and the complexities of admiralty law. Distinguish between maritime law and admiralty law and understand the role of the IMO, the flag state and the flag state requirements. It highlights the different maritime zones and explains UNCLOS on marine pollution. Investigate the importance of COGSA and seaworthiness by taking this course.

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.

Application and Exemption

Survey Requirements

IOPP Certificate - Duration and Validity

Requirements for Machinery Spaces

Oil Fuel Tank Protection

This module analyses the applications and exemptions of the MARPOL Annex I as well as the survey requirements of the MARPOL Annex I on sea pollution by ship due to oil spillage. This module also covers the requirements and conditions for machinery spaces as well as the conditions for the applications of oil fuel tank protection on tanks. The duration and validity of the IOPP Certificate will also be highlighted in the module.

Introduction to Oil Content Monitor

Bilge Oil Separator

Oil Record Book

Oil Record Book - Machinery Space

PSC and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil

This module outlines the basics operations that carry out the functions of the separation of oily water as well as the legal record of proper compliance and evidence of things done right. This module also highlights the inclusion conditions and exemptions of the completion of the Oil Record book. The port state as well as the conditional discharge of oil in various vessels will also be covered in this topic.

MARPOL Annex on Oil - Course Assessment

Learn how the MARPOL Convention helps ships prevent oil pollution in this free online course.

MARPOL Annex on Oil

This free online course discusses the protocols of the MARPOL Annexes that make up the ‘International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships’. We examine the exemptions, applications and waivers to the Convention and explore its history of protecting our oceans. Oil spills can devastate marine life and these protocols play an important role in keeping the ‘Blue Planet’ blue.

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.

In this module, you will be introduced to the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. You will also be introduced to the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

In this module, you will be introduced to the maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of the martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. The module also explores the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law - Course Assessment

This free online course covers the structure of ILO conventions and the important maritime law related to seaworthiness.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law

This course introduces you to the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and maritime law and teaches you the ILO conventions and how they work. Discover how ILO integrates with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We will touch briefly on the history of maritime and admiralty law. Learn about the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea and UNCLOS Maritime Zones, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act and ship seaworthiness.

In this module, you will be introduced to the international Maritime organization, its structure, roles and limitations. You will also be introduced to the process of developing international conventions, what a flag state is and its requirements. This module comprises of three topics and diagrammatic illustrations to aid your understanding.

In this module, you will be introduced to the conventions and codes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). You will also be introduced to the convention for the control and management of ships ballast water, as well as the methods used to exchange ballast water. You will also learn about ballast water treatments.

Introduction to IMO Conventions and Codes - Course Assessment

This free online course explains the development of international conventions and the requirements for a flag state.

Introduction to IMO Conventions and Codes

Safety at sea is paramount. This course introduces you to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and codes and teaches the IMO’s structure, roles and function. Investigate the process for developing international conventions, flag state requirements and the roles of the flag state. Compare the differences between a flag state and a port state, some committees of IMO and the functions of IMO sub-committees.