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Vessel General Permit (VGP)

Fairwater Education
• 1 hour and 9 minutes
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Vessel General Permit (VGP)

Fairwater Education
• 1 hour and 9 minutes
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Overview Lessons

  1. Introduction to VGP

    Introduction to VGP

    In this lesson, we will go through a small introduction to what the VGP is.

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    Introduction 1 minute
    Background 1 minute
    Evolution 1 minute
    Application 1 minute

  2. The scope of the Vessel General Permit

    The scope of the Vessel General Permit

    In this lesson, we will go into detail as to what the scope of the VGP is and what the best practices are.

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    What Is Covered under the VGP? 1 minute
    Best Managment Practices 1 minute
    Vessel Class-Specific Requirements 3 minutes
    Ballast Water Treatment 1 minute

  3. Meeting VGP Requirements

    Meeting VGP Requirements

    In this lesson, we will understand how a vessel can meet the VGP requirements.

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    Obtaining a Permit 1 minute
    Impact on Vessels 1 minute
    Corrective Action and Notice of Termination 1 minute

  4. Monitoring and Inspection

    Monitoring and Inspection

    In this lesson, we will learn all about monitoring and inspection that will be carried out with regards to the VGP.

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    Monitoring and Inspection Requirements 1 minute
    Routine Visual Inspections 1 minute
    Analytical Monitoring 1 minute
    Comprehensive Annual Vessel Inspections 1 minute
    Dry Dock Inspection 1 minute
    US Coast Guard Inspections 1 minute

  5. Record Keeping

    Record Keeping

    In this lesson, we will cover record keeping.

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    The Importance of Accurate Record Keeping 4 minutes
    Reporting 2 minutes

  6. Training & Enforcement

    Training & Enforcement

    In the following lesson we will highlight the training that is required for the Master and all relevant personnel and the enforcement penalties that might be encountered in case of observations.

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    Training 1 minute
    Enforcement 1 minute

  7. The VGP Elements

    The VGP Elements

    In this lesson, we will discuss the discharges which are excluded from VGP and the six general discharge requirement that apply to all vessels.

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    Discharges Excluded from VGP 1 minute
    Six General Discharge Requirements That Apply to All Vessels 3 minutes

  8. Categories

    Categories

    In our last lesson, we will go through the 27 categories from the VGP.

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    Category 1 to 4 9 minutes
    Category 5 to 8 2 minutes
    Category 9 to 12 3 minutes
    Category 13 to 16 3 minutes
    Category 17 to 20 1 minute
    Category 21 to 24 2 minutes
    Category 25 to 27 2 minutes

  9. Final Assessment

    Final Assessment

    In this final lesson, we will go through a small assessment to check the knowledge we have gained from this course.

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    Assessment: Vessel General Permit 6 minutes

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