Marine Environmental Awareness (STRCTR-710)

1 Marine Environmental Awareness ( strctr -710). Length 20 hours (2-1/2 days). Objective Each student who successfully completes this course will be knowledgeable of operational Awareness on the prevention of pollution on board the vessel and raise Awareness of the cause and effects of Marine pollution. The students will understand the history of Marpol 73/78 and the following: x Identify the technical annexes of Marpol 73/78. x Become familiar with domestic laws and regulations relating to the Marine environment x Comprehend the criminal liability for the violation of law, both domestic and internationally x Become aware of the required documentation and record keeping required for compliance x Increase Awareness of current Marine Environmental issues This Course is USCG Approved and STCW Compliant.

2 The course certificate will state: This course is hereby recognized as a Coast Guard Approved Training Course as outlined in Subpart D of Part 10, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations. Any applicant who has successfully completed our Marine Environmental Awareness ( strctr - 710) course will satisfy the following competencies, relative to Marine Environmental Awareness only: The "Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements" competency of Table A-II/I, and Table A-III/I of the STCW Code, as amended 2010; and, The "Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure protection of the Marine environment" competency of Table A-1I/2, and Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010.

3 And, The specific tasks of the National Assessment Guidelines found in NVIC 10-14 Tasks through , Task and ; NVIC 12-14 Tasks , ,0. , and ; NVIC 17-14 Task . Scope This course is intended to address Environmental issues laid out in MARPOL 73/78 as they pertain to company and crew in the Marine industry. Entry standards This course is open to students who have a need for such training as required by the United States Coast Guard and STCW as amended. Each student should have an STCW Certification as an Officer- in-Charge of a Navigation Watch or Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch or have an equivalent and experiential background, be in good physical health and speak and understand English.

4 Please be prepared for class with the following: x No extra class material required Teaching Facility STAR Center, Dania Beach, Florida 2017 STAR Center 38.