Learning Outcomes

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

Lesson Summary

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.

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