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Engineering

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Module Offerings

5105MAR-JAN-CTY

Aims

To analyse a range of environmental impacts linked to the maritime and logistics sectors, and to appraise regulations and practices which control their effects.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse the impact of the maritime and logistics sectors on the physical environment
2.
Examine the role of legislation intended to minimise impact on the environment
3.
Appraise the impact and implications of control measures within the maritime and logistics sectors
4.
Examine the financial implications of environmental compliance

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The effect of transport on the environment on air, water and land. The concept of environmental sustainability. Global, transboundary and local pollution issues. Emissions and their effects: NOx, SOx etc. Environmental Impact Assessment. Fossil fuels and their resource issues. Alternative fuels, their production and emissions. Pollution conventions. The polluter pays MARPOL, SECA Green shipping, fuel saving methods, development of the eco-ship Euro-spec legislation in the road transport sector. Noise pollution and its impact
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to analyse a range of environmental impacts linked to the maritime and logistics sectors, and to appraise regulations and practices which control their effects.
Additional Information:Applies environmental law to transport issues.

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