Learning Outcomes

Structure and Functions of IMO

Role of IMO and Flag State

Implementing IMO Conventions

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you about the international Maritime organization, its structure, roles and limitations. In this module, you will also learn about the process of developing international conventions, what a flag state is and its requirements. This module comprises of three topics and diagrammatic illustrations to aid your understanding.

Codes and Conventions I

Codes and Conventions II

Ships' Ballast Water and SAR Convention

This module will teach you about the conventions and codes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In this module, you will also learn about the convention for the control and management of ships ballast water, as well as the methods used to exchange ballast water. You will also learn about ballast water treatments.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - First Assessment

ILO Structure and Conventions

MLC 206 and Occupational health

This module will teach you about the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. In this module, you will also learn about the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Sea Law (UNCLOS)

Maritime Zones

COGSA and Seaworthiness

This module will teach you about maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. In this module, you will also learn about the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Second Assessment

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Assessment

Become an expert in implementing IMO and ILO conventions and learn important maritime law in this free online course.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law

This course teaches you about the conventions and codes of IMO, the structure of ILO and the complexities of admiralty law. Distinguish between maritime law and admiralty law and understand the role of the IMO, the flag state and the flag state requirements. It highlights the different maritime zones and explains UNCLOS on marine pollution. Investigate the importance of COGSA and seaworthiness by taking this course.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

Protection of the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution

Bunkering operation

Loading and Discharging Oil Cargo

Bilges Pumping and Tank Cleaning

On Board Maintenance Checklist for Pollution

Pollution From HNS Cargoes

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

Pollution From Ballasting Operation of Ships

Trash in the Ocean

This module discusses the various sources of marine pollution from ships and possible pollution incidents during oil bunkering. In this module, pollutions from pumping out bilges and tank washing, as well as the reasons for air pollution from ships, will as be outlined. The reasons for ballast water control as well as the impact of garbage and trash from ships as ocean pollutants will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil From Ships - Course Assessment

Learn about the basic causes and conventions to curb oil pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Beginner in Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships

'Introduction to Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships' is a free online course that teaches you the basics of preventing marine pollution from shipping vessels. You will gain relevant knowledge of the sea laws, marine conventions and major causes of pollution in the ocean environment.

In this module, you will be introduced to the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. You will also be introduced to the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

In this module, you will be introduced to the maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of the martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. The module also explores the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law - Course Assessment

This free online course covers the structure of ILO conventions and the important maritime law related to seaworthiness.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law

This course introduces you to the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and maritime law and teaches you the ILO conventions and how they work. Discover how ILO integrates with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We will touch briefly on the history of maritime and admiralty law. Learn about the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea and UNCLOS Maritime Zones, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act and ship seaworthiness.

Protecting the Marine Environment

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to MARPOL Annex VI on Air

Definitions, Application and Exemptions

Ozone-Depleting Substances and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds

Incineration and Reception Facilities

Fuel Oil Availability and Quality

Special Areas and PSSAs

Energy Efficiency on Ships

This module discusses the concepts, applications, exemptions, and regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships. This module also highlights the protocols guiding the emission of Ozone-Depleting Substances and other chemicals. Ship incineration, special areas as well as the energy efficiency of ships will also be covered in this module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Clean Air Act

EPA Regulations for Emissions From Vehicles and Engines

Engine Emission Reduction

EPA Evolution of Non-Road Diesel Engine Regulations

The US Regulators and Enforcement

This module discusses the history and the amendment of the Clean Air Act. You will study the EPA regulations for emissions from vehicles and engines as well as the major diesel engine emissions. The applicability, emission standards, and other provisions of the EPA evolution of non-road diesel engine regulations, as well as the US enforcements on emissions, will also be analyzed in this module.

Surveys and Inspections

Inspections and Ship Examination

Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report

Precautions and Issues With Low Sulfur Fuel

This module highlights the regulated standards of MARPOL Annex VI fuel on oil sulfur as well as the content, places, and time to file a fuel oil non-availability report. This module also outlines the IAPP certificate surveys, Annex VI requirement deficiencies, inspections of the EPA engine emission regulations and low sulfur fuel oil.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing air pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships

Air pollution is any pollutant found in the atmosphere that can damage or harm any living creature or the environment in which they live. This diploma course explores the prevention of air pollution due to ships in the marine environment. The law of the sea, air pollutants, the protocols of the annexes put together to curb the pollution and the Clean Air Act are all covered in this course. Register for this course today!

In this module, you will be introduced to the international Maritime organization, its structure, roles and limitations. You will also be introduced to the process of developing international conventions, what a flag state is and its requirements. This module comprises of three topics and diagrammatic illustrations to aid your understanding.

In this module, you will be introduced to the conventions and codes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). You will also be introduced to the convention for the control and management of ships ballast water, as well as the methods used to exchange ballast water. You will also learn about ballast water treatments.

Introduction to IMO Conventions and Codes - Course Assessment

This free online course explains the development of international conventions and the requirements for a flag state.

Introduction to IMO Conventions and Codes

Safety at sea is paramount. This course introduces you to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and codes and teaches the IMO’s structure, roles and function. Investigate the process for developing international conventions, flag state requirements and the roles of the flag state. Compare the differences between a flag state and a port state, some committees of IMO and the functions of IMO sub-committees.

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