Study Guide

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment in-cluding:
Measures to prevent pollution and all equipment with reference to this.
Knowing the effects of seafaring on the marine environment and the sources of discharge.
Knowing the procedures which should be taken in order to prevent pollution of the marine environment with reference to both normal vessel operations and accidents.
Knowing about the obligation to report in case of damage on the vessel or observing oil in the water.

Content

• Pollution of the marine environment and sources of discharge.
• MARPOL
• HELCOM
• Finnish national legislation with reference to prevention of water pollution caused by vessels
• Measures to be taken onboard vessels to prevent discharge and spillage
• Equipment and systems for the prevention of discharge and spillage
• Environmental certificates onboard
• Preventive measures for pollution protection

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Deck officers and masters guide, Richard V. Weinberg

Teaching methods

Task based course. All activities that kind of course happens in learning platform

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

Exceptions may be made in agreement with Head of Degree Program and responsible teacher

Student workload

20h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment in-cluding:
Measures to prevent pollution and all equipment with reference to this.
Knowing the effects of seafaring on the marine environment and the sources of discharge.
Knowing the procedures which should be taken in order to prevent pollution of the marine environment with reference to both normal vessel operations and accidents.
Knowing about the obligation to report in case of damage on the vessel or observing oil in the water.

Content

• Pollution of the marine environment and sources of discharge.
• MARPOL
• HELCOM
• Finnish national legislation with reference to prevention of water pollution caused by vessels
• Measures to be taken onboard vessels to prevent discharge and spillage
• Equipment and systems for the prevention of discharge and spillage
• Environmental certificates onboard
• Preventive measures for pollution protection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None