Environment and Sustainability

The correct maintaining and filling-in of the oil record books is vital in ensuring compliance and proving that the vessel is not polluting in contravention of the MARPOL regulations. All tankers greater than 150 grt must keep records of oil cargo operations in the Oil Record Book Part 2 to comply with the MARPOL regulations.

An Oily Water Separator (OWS) is a piece of equipment used on board almost all marine vessels. It is used to separate oil and water mixtures into their separate components. They are found on board ships where they are used to separate oil from oily waste water, such as bilge water before the waste is discharged into the environment. These discharges of waste water must comply with the requirements laid out in MARPOL 73/78.

Modern ships' propulsion technology aims to increase efficiency and environmentally friendly exhaust gas emissions. To achieve these goals, standardisation of specific parameters are needed, to identify adequate fuel quality for each propulsion system.

Marine fuel oil specifications are useful for on-board engineers, to adjust and supervise the treatment process, avoiding breakdowns and failures in the ship's machinery.

This course introduces the Bilge Water Management systems found onboard and explains how they are managed. The course covers the legal requirements under MARPOL regulations as well as the operation of the machinery and correct recording measures to be taken.

This course aims to respond to the needs highlighted by the Hong Kong Convention of 15/05/2009; by Regulation (EU) no. 1257 of 11/20/2013; by the Decree of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of 27/05/2019; from the IHM Guidelines (Inventory of Hazardous Materials), resolution MEPC.269 (68) of 15 May 2015.
The contents of the course are suitable and compliant with the provisions of the aforementioned reference legislation.

The Vessel General Permit (VGP) is applicable to discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, under which vessels are authorised to discharge effluent within US waters. It is a system of environmental regulation designed to reduce pollution by vessels visiting US ports or operating in US waters. Obtaining and complying with the permit can be challenging, as individual states can establish additional water quality standards that are included in the VGP.

In the dynamic world of the Merchant Navy, the Environmental Officer plays a vital role in championing environmental protection and sustainability at sea. As the custodian of our oceans and marine ecosystems, the Environmental Officer is committed to minimising the industry’s environmental impact and ensuring compliance with international regulations. With a focus on pollution prevention, waste management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, the Environmental Officer is instrumental in shaping a greener and more responsible maritime future.

This course is for the correct entries into the ORB Part-I as per industry guidelines and IMO circulars.

The "Ship Pollution and IMO Environmental Conventions" course is a comprehensive program that covers different types of ship pollution and focuses on MARPOL and other international environmental agencies. The course includes topics such as MARPOL conventions, the OPRC, harmful anti-fouling systems, biofouling and ballast water management, liability and compensation, ship recycling, special areas and PSSAs, and noise pollution. The course aims to equip maritime professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent ship pollution and comply with regulations.

Ship strikes are one of the greatest known threats to all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans), and are hampering the recovery of several endangered whale species worldwide. The magnitude of this threat has increased as shipping and tourism have expanded, resulting in greater numbers of ships and therefore a much greater risk of collisions. Scientists and conservation managers have been working to identify and implement appropriate measures to reduce the risks of strikes between ships and whales.

In this course, you will understand what carbon/GHG emissions are and recognise their impact. Identify the specific greenhouse gases and the internationally accepted standardised protocols that contribute to carbon emissions.

In response to environmental concerns, the maritime industry explores sustainable alternatives, with ethanol emerging as a promising marine fuel. This overview navigates alternative fuels, delving into ethanol's properties, combustion advantages, and its historical context and global trends, shaping its adoption within the merchant navy.