Maritime Environment Mgmt ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course presents an overview of the basic environment regulations as they pertain to the maritime industry. Th e environmental management strategies (EMS) to be covered include knowing the fundamental structure of environmental strategies, EMS alternatives, alternative dispute resolution, how an effective EMS can reduce costs and increase profits, and what environmental laws may be triggered by relevant activies. Sections of the following laws pertaining specifically to Vessel Operations are used: MARPOL, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Montreal Protocol, and State Statutes.