Videotel is pleased to announce its support of OCIMF's Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) programme; a comprehensive tool to help ship operators measure and improve their management systems.
Today, shipping companies must operate within very complex environmental legislation.
Increasingly, many recognize they need environmental expertise on board their vessels.
This course provides the information necessary for the candidates to become the ship’s
Environmental Officer. It provides a comprehensive and understandable guide to
current International law and offers practical steps in maintaining and improving day-to-day
environmental performance. Upon completion, the candidate will be able to advise on best
practice and assist the Master and other members of the crew on environmental issues.
Who the course is designed for
The course is for Officers, who would be required to carry out the duties of the Environmental Officer.
Course Pre-requisites
None.
Course Objectives
The course will help the candidate to understand the environmental issues facing shipping companies. It will explain the laws that all qualifying vessels are subject.
Finally, it will prepare the candidate to proactively undertake the role of Environmental Officer.
Course Outcomes
As a result of undertaking this course, the candidate will:
Be aware of the environmental problems facing the world and understand how global warming and climate change threatens our very survival.
Be familiar with how shipping contributes to world pollution. How that can be minimised and the role individual seafarers can play in creating a cleaner planet.
Be familiar with the legal framework for protecting the environment agreed by the International Maritime Organization, IMO, MARPOL and other Conventions and the controls applied to the Merchant Marine.
Understand the consequences of not complying: and the real risk of heavy fines and imprisonment.
It aims to ensure the candidate is trained within the current legislative framework.
Content Overview
The course consists of self contained modules of learning content (see highlighted box), module tests and a final test.
Structure
The Course consists of:
Ten Modules
Module tests and a final test
Portfolio of assignments (optional)
Reference materials
The course can be used on board ship, or ashore, and is
designed for individual self-study.
Mode of Delivery
The course is delivered on a CD-ROM. Simple instructions are provided to the candidates to guide them through the course. The CD-ROM contains English text and narration, short video sequences, graphics and interactive elements.
Projects
The course has optional portfolio assignments.
Course Duration
40 hours
Minimum Computer Specifications
Windows 98 Pentium II, 64MB
Windows 2000 Pentium III, 128 MB
Windows XP Pentium III, 128MB
1024 x 768 @ 32 bit Colour resolution
Sound Card, speakers, mouse (or equivalent)
Certification
There are two levels of certification: Level 1 A course completion certificate which is obtained by passing a supervised final test, consisting of multiple choice questions.
Level 2 (optional) A certificate of merit which is obtained by completing and submitting an assignment to a required standard.
Approval / Accreditation
TBC.
Full list of Contents
The Course is broken down into
a number of self-contained modules:
MODULE 1
Why Create the Position of Environmental Officer?
MODULE 2
Understanding Environmental Management
MODULE 3
Important Environmental Concepts
MODULE 4
International Controls Through MARPOL
MODULE 5
Understanding the Legal Requirements
MODULE 6
Company Policy
MODULE 7
Practical Implementation of the Environmental Policy
MODULE 8
Setting up Environmental Systems on board
MODULE 9
Tackling the Job of Environmental Officer
MODULE 10
Handling Incidents
Produced in association with:
Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Ltd.
The Producers would like to acknowledge the assistance of:
Avin International, BIMCO, BP Shipping, Essar Shippping Ltd, Fairmont Shipping, Hanseatic Shipping Company, Helmepa, International Maritime Organization (IMO), Intertanko, The Maersk Company Ltd, Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), OCIMF, OMI Corporation, Hong Kong Ship Owners Association.
Code No 864
Course Pre-requisites
Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Ltd.