Marine Environmental Awareness

ELM Marine Environmental Awareness

E-learning module is intended to train seafarers in accordance with STCW Code, MARPOL and IMO Model Course 1.38 « Marine Environmental Awareness».

ELM is an electronic textbook on one or more topics of special disciplines. Theoretical materials are accompanied with drawings, diagrams, photos, animations and videos. ELM includes a section for self-assessment.

E-learning module content:

• Sustainable shipping and the marine environment.
• Environmental challenges. Environmental impact of discharges to the sea, oil, chemicals, sewage and solid waste.
• Enviromental challenges. Emissions to air, greenhouse gases. Other emissions to air. Introduction of invasive species including ballast water. Other impact on the marine environment; noise, antifouling, ship recycling.