MARI 131 - Security Officer: Port, Company & Ship

2 Credits
An introduction to the environmental aspects of vessel operations and the basic structure of the marine international and federal regulatory environment. This module is intended to give students a broad perspective on the potential environmental impacts of their operations in order to gain a greater appreciation for why the permit has been required. This section will cover MARPOL and US Coast Guard Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships requirements, focusing principally on bilge water, ballast water, gray and blackwater as well as air pollution prevention requirements under international and federal law.