Vessel General Permit     (REG014)

ABS Academy


Vessel General Permit

New

Course Objectives and Benefits

The 2008 US Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulates discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels. The VGP includes general effluent limits applicable to all discharges; general effluent limits applicable to 26 specific discharge streams; narrative water-quality based effluent limits; inspection, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and additional requirements applicable to certain vessel types. Recreational vessels as defi ned in section 502(25) of the Clean Water Act are not subject to this permit. In addition, with the exception of ballast water discharges, non-recreational vessels less than 79 feet (24.08 meters) in length, and all commercial fishing vessels, regardless of length, are not subject to this permit. This course is intended to offer participants an understanding of the new maritime requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Course Highlights

  • Overview of applicable US legislation 
  • Structure and coverage of the Vessel General Permit
  • Specific discharge types eligible for coverage
  • Legal challenges to the exclusion of vessels
  • Regulations applicable to the discharges
  • Permit compliance, duties and responsibilities
  • Applicable vessel waste streams under the VGP
  • Submission of Notice of Intent (NOI)
  • Inspections and monitoring
  • Permit recordkeeping and reporting
  • Permit violations
  • Reporting non-conformance and corrective actions

  • Training requirements on environmental management

Who Should Attend

Ship and shore-based staff requiring understanding of the VGP regulations.
dpa
DPA Elements
2
ABS Academy

Vessel General Permit

(REG014)

New
Elements
2		 dpa

Course Objectives and Benefits

The 2008 US Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulates discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels. The VGP includes general effluent limits applicable to all discharges; general effluent limits applicable to 26 specific discharge streams; narrative water-quality based effluent limits; inspection, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and additional requirements applicable to certain vessel types. Recreational vessels as defi ned in section 502(25) of the Clean Water Act are not subject to this permit. In addition, with the exception of ballast water discharges, non-recreational vessels less than 79 feet (24.08 meters) in length, and all commercial fishing vessels, regardless of length, are not subject to this permit. This course is intended to offer participants an understanding of the new maritime requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Course Description

  • Overview of applicable US legislation 
  • Structure and coverage of the Vessel General Permit
  • Specific discharge types eligible for coverage
  • Legal challenges to the exclusion of vessels
  • Regulations applicable to the discharges
  • Permit compliance, duties and responsibilities
  • Applicable vessel waste streams under the VGP
  • Submission of Notice of Intent (NOI)
  • Inspections and monitoring
  • Permit recordkeeping and reporting
  • Permit violations
  • Reporting non-conformance and corrective actions

  • Training requirements on environmental management

Who Should Attend

Ship and shore-based staff requiring understanding of the VGP regulations.

Course Schedule

Length: 1 day; Course may be scheduled on request. Please contact ABS Academy at Tel: 1-281-877-6852 or Email: USAAcademy@eagle.org for more information.

TMSA = Tanker Management and Self-Assessment
DPA = Designated Person Ashore
TOTS = Tanker Officer Training Standards
Where these symbols appear the course is considered to contribute to continuous professional development for elements of the appropriate requirement.

Course Schedule
Length: 1 day; Course may be scheduled on request. Request