Justification of the Course:

The Marine Environment Awareness Course provides participants with the focus on the contribution of the human element in the prevention of pollution in the marine environment in accordance with the provisions of Regulation II/1, III/1, III/6 Table A-II/1, A-III/1, A-III/6 of the STCW '78 Convention, amended and its Training Code. As well as, educating, encouraging and ensuring compliance with the pollution prevention measures adopted for these purposes.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Introduction to the course, global context, awareness of the marine environment.
• The marine environment.
• Marine areas of the region.
• The discharges of the sea.
• Air emissions, greenhouse gases.
• Other air emissions.
• Invasive species including those in ballast water tanks.
• Impacts on the marine environment.
• Pollution prevention measures and anti-pollution procedures.
• Personal commitments (personal responsibilities, personal behaviors).
• Etc.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:

13 hours (2 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).