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MARPOL Environmental Compliance Officer

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) is the principal international treaty governing the prevention of marine pollution from operational and accidental discharges. Its six Annexes cover oil, noxious liquid substances, packaged harmful substances, sewage, garbage, and air emissions — together forming the most comprehensive environmental protection framework in shipping. This Environmental Compliance Officer certification programme provides in-depth coverage of all six MARPOL Annexes, with particular emphasis on the practical record-keeping, equipment operation, and procedural requirements that are routinely inspected by port state control. Candidates learn not only what the regulations say but how compliance is demonstrated and documented in the Oil Record Book, Garbage Management Plan, and other required records. The MarCert MARPOL Environmental Compliance Certificate is designed for deck officers, engineer officers, environmental officers, and shore-based environmental managers. It meets the knowledge requirements of STCW and the ISM Code for environmental awareness, and is recognised by flag state administrations and major shipping operators as evidence of environmental compliance competency.

6 modules 9 lessons 40 hours 40 question exam 0 enrolled
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70% pass mark — Professional standard
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20 CPE credits on passing
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ISO 9001
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What You'll Learn

Explain the scope, structure, and enforcement mechanisms of all six MARPOL Annexes
Correctly complete Oil Record Book Part I and Part II entries for all machinery space and cargo operations
Implement a compliant Garbage Management Plan and explain MARPOL Annex V discharge restrictions by sea area
Describe MARPOL Annex VI requirements for sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and ozone-depleting substances
Identify the documentation and records required for port state control MARPOL inspections
Apply the special area and particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) provisions to voyage planning

Prerequisites

  • STCW Basic Safety Training certificate
  • Officer certificate or completion of STCW Basic Watchkeeping course
  • Working knowledge of ship operations (deck or engine department)

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Module 1: MARPOL Annex I — Oil Pollution Prevention
2 lessons
MARPOL Annex I — Discharge Standards and the Oil Record Book 40 min
MARPOL Annex V — Garbage Management at Sea 35 min
Module 2: Module 2: MARPOL Annex VI — Air Pollution and the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap
2 lessons
Module 3: Module 3: MARPOL Annex I — Oil Pollution Prevention
2 lessons
Module 4: Module 4: MARPOL Annex IV, V, and VI — Sewage, Garbage, and Air Emissions
1 lessons
Module 5: Module 5: Port State Control Inspections and MARPOL Enforcement
1 lessons
Module 6: Module 6: Environmental Emergency Response and Spill Contingency Planning
1 lessons

Who This Certification Is For

Serving officers with 2+ years at sea
Crew pursuing promotion to supervisory roles
Professionals updating lapsed certifications
Managers requiring documented competency proof

Certification Exam

40
Questions
30 min
Duration
70%
Pass Mark
∞
Attempts

Complete all course modules before attempting the certification exam. You must achieve the pass mark to receive your certificate.