Certificate in Maritime Environmental Management
As global attention focuses on reducing the effects of human activity on the environment, special attention is being paid to the worlds oceans and waterways. Effectively managing the environmental impact of maritime operations is not only expected by regulators, but increasingly demanded by consumers. As more and more organisations across the maritime sector discover the benefits of reducing risks to the environment, the need for effective and measurable environmental management planning and practice is becoming clear and pressing.
This distance learning course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles underpinning maritime environmental management before examining the numerous environmental impacts associated with maritime operations. It explores the concepts of risk and precaution, then offers a thorough and up to date account of the many laws, codes and regulations governing the maritime environment, and the associated issues of compliance and enforcement which are so crucial to maritime organisations. The course goes on to present various planning tools and systems which are central to the management of the maritime environment, before demonstrating how the effectiveness of these systems can be measured, and their economic impact determined.
With the flexibility of learning where you want, when you want, you can be part of a broad range of people who will benefit from studying this course. If you are new to the maritime sector, this will give an excellent grounding in the key principles relating to environmental management. For those responsible for businesses subject to environmental regulation, this course will provide an invaluable overview of the current regulations and tools available to ensure compliance. Perhaps you are looking to a new role within your organisation and need a thorough understanding of the latest environmental issues and management systems.
Whatever your motivation, the unique blend of self-directed learning, expert tutorial support and peer interaction via a dedicated online forum will give you a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of maritime environmental management, wherever you are in the world.
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