Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7412MMEE-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to critically evaluate the contribution of the human element towards the prevention of pollution in the contemporary shipping industry. There will be a focus on recent developments and patterns in IMO regulations to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping. In a time when global warming is affecting the climate, it is imperative that students critically examine how carbon emissions and water pollution can be addressed. In order to sustain humankind through the era dubbed as the ‘climate change crisis’, the impact of global shipping activities on the environment needs to be better understood to evaluate and implement effective measures to reduce the impact of the pollution that it generates upon the environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise significant issues in the changing ocean, marine ecosystems, dependent communities and nature of the marine environment with regard to ecology and biodiversity.
2.
Critically review policies and international conventions related to prevention of pollution from shipping and ports.
3.
Examine specific MARPOL Convention measures for prevention of marine pollution by oil, its derivatives and air pollution due to shipping including remedies for climate change.
4.
Evaluate ecological, economic and health issues associated with transportation of ballast water on ships in line with remedies enacted by Ballast Water Management Convention.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
MLO1 Critically appraise significant issues in the changing ocean, marine ecosystems, dependent communities and nature of the marine environment with regard to ecology and biodiversity.
An overview of the features of marine environment from an economic and financial perspective
Identify marine special areas, highlighting their significance in the context of environmental pollution
Impact of shipping industry on climate change
Threats to the marine environment
Classification of environmental risks arising from maritime transportation
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and sustainability appraisal in the context of shipping industry and marine environment
MLO2 Critically review policies and international conventions related to prevention of pollution from shipping and ports.
Global response to pollution prevention to include United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The Kyoto Protocol (1997)
International shipping response to pollution prevention to include IMO response to GHG emissions through regulatory measures such as Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)
MLO3 Examine specific MARPOL Convention measures for prevention of marine pollution by oil, its derivatives and air pollution due to shipping including remedies for climate change.
MARPOL Annex I requirements for ships operating on high seas with specific reference to MARPOL requirements for pollution from oil spillage, preparedness, response and contingency planning for oil spills.
Factors to consider when assessing environmental impact.
Environmental impact associated with shipping from sewage, garbage, chemicals, hazardous/noxious substances, GHG, NOx, Sox with reference to MARPOL convention and antifouling systems with reference to anti-fouling systems convention.
Environmental impact associated with port operations to include impact of dredging and port reception facilities.
MLO4 Evaluate ecological, economic and health associated with transportation of ballast water on ships in line with remedies enacted by Ballast Water Management Convention.
Environmental impact of biofouling and alien species carried by ships’ ballast water.
Application and requirements of ballast water management convention
Strategies to mitigate adverse impact on environment of ballast water associated introduction of non-indigenous aquatic species
MLO1 Critically appraise significant issues in the changing ocean, marine ecosystems, dependent communities and nature of the marine environment with regard to ecology and biodiversity.
An overview of the features of marine environment from an economic and financial perspective
Identify marine special areas, highlighting their significance in the context of environmental pollution
Impact of shipping industry on climate change
Threats to the marine environment
Classification of environmental risks arising from maritime transportation
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and sustainability appraisal in the context of shipping industry and marine environment
MLO2 Critically review policies and international conventions related to prevention of pollution from shipping and ports.
Global response to pollution prevention to include United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The Kyoto Protocol (1997)
International shipping response to pollution prevention to include IMO response to GHG emissions through regulatory measures such as Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)
MLO3 Examine specific MARPOL Convention measures for prevention of marine pollution by oil, its derivatives and air pollution due to shipping including remedies for climate change.
MARPOL Annex I requirements for ships operating on high seas with specific reference to MARPOL requirements for pollution from oil spillage, preparedness, response and contingency planning for oil spills.
Factors to consider when assessing environmental impact.
Environmental impact associated with shipping from sewage, garbage, chemicals, hazardous/noxious substances, GHG, NOx, Sox with reference to MARPOL convention and antifouling systems with reference to anti-fouling systems convention.
Environmental impact associated with port operations to include impact of dredging and port reception facilities.
MLO4 Evaluate ecological, economic and health associated with transportation of ballast water on ships in line with remedies enacted by Ballast Water Management Convention.
Environmental impact of biofouling and alien species carried by ships’ ballast water.
Application and requirements of ballast water management convention
Strategies to mitigate adverse impact on environment of ballast water associated introduction of non-indigenous aquatic species
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide the students with an opportunity to evaluate the impact of ship and port operations on climate change and global warming and propose measures to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping.
This module aims to provide the students with an opportunity to evaluate the impact of ship and port operations on climate change and global warming and propose measures to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping.