This course provides participants with an understanding of how to implement, monitor and continually improve an effective environmental management system in combination with the latest ISO 14001 standard. Detailed reference is made to vessel operational waste streams and the significance of their impact on the environment along with current, future regulatory and State requirements as well as applicable legislation affecting the operation of vessels. The course covers environmental compliance systems, with particular emphasis on the US Department of Justice approach to violations, underlining the role of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Global environmental issues
• Vessel operational waste streams
• Waste management processes
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Continual improvement process
• Legislative and other requirements
• Certification and verification
• US environmental requirements and compliance systems
• Auditor skills, audit planning
• NCRs and categorization
• Shipboard environmental officer: duties and responsibilities
• Fleet environmental officer: duties and responsibilities
• Maintaining the integrity of an effective environmental management system