•   Environmental Protection MM14O302-3006 31.01.2022-03.06.2022  0.75 credits  (MMC20D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    None
    Content of the study unit
    • 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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and/or project-based learning and analysis of authen-tic accidents which have caused pollution of the marine envi-ronment.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    31.01.2022 - 03.06.2022

    Enrollment date range

    15.11.2021 - 04.02.2022

    Group(s)
    • MMC20D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Mats Enberg

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    written exam

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    20.nov

    Timing and attendance

    16.nov 22.dec

    Internationa connections

    2 days

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    • 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