Course description
Marine environmental management refers to the managing of the marine ecosystem. To have the knowledge and wider idea about it is imperative in these days, as Marine and Aquatic life and resources are greatly affected by pollutants brought about my humans through our daily living and day-to-day operations. Proper understanding and training would benefit one in learning ways to preserve marine ecosystems and prevent them from further degradation.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Understand marine ecosystems and the biodiversity.
- Determine environmental impacts associated with shipping, ports and port-related activities, and maritime operations.
- Realize the threats, hazards and risks associated with shipping, port, and maritime operations.
- Identify key organizations, legislative and governing bodies that are involved in the dynamics of Maritime Environmental Management.
- Recognize the key principles inherent in using planning tools with maritime applications.
- Determine the role and effectiveness of Marine Spatial Planning, Environmental Management Systems and Contingency Planning for Environmental Emergencies.
- Understand the importance of evaluating effectives of maritime environmental management.
Training Course Content
Introduction to Maritime Environmental Management
- Overview: Marine and Coastal Environment
- Menaces to marine life and ecosystems
- The precursor to Maritime Environmental Management
- Absolute vs. Relative Environmental Quality
- Underpinning Principles of Maritime Environmental Management
- Marine Environment Sustainability
- Environmental Impacts Associated with Maritime Operations
- Marine Pollution
- Environmental Impacts of Maritime Operations
- MARPOL Pollutants Impacts to the Marine Environment
- Port Operation Impacts to the Marine Environment
Hazards Identification and Risk Management in Maritime Environmental Management
- Identifying Hazards and Risks
- Risk Assessment Processes and Methods
- Application of Risk Management to Maritime Environmental Management
Maritime Environmental Protection and Preservation Committees
- The Legislation in Marine Environmental Protection and Preservation
- International Legislative organizations involved in Maritime Environmental Management
- Recognized Global Initiatives and Campaigns
Formulation of Environmental Management Systems and Plans
- General Principles of Planning
- Establishment of Protected, Preserved or Special Areas
- Development of implementations and controls
- Contingency planning and emergency response
Maritime Environmental Management Reviews
- Principles and Schemes in Measuring Effectiveness of Maritime Environmental Management
- Relative Violations, Penalties and Claims
- Proactive Identification of Improvements to the Maritime Environmental Management and Possible Difficulties in the Future
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