Unit Code: DME559

Unit Name: Maritime Law and Pollution Prevention

Description: This course DME559 Maritime Law and Pollution Prevention, in this the course of study, the students learn about ways a ship can pollute the ocean and the environment, the laws that govern ships and shipping companies regarding pollution and the ways that ships are operated and equipped to prevent pollution. The United Nations (UN) Law of the sea is part of the study is discussed and as guidelines for sea boundaries and limits to jurisdictions.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Successfully completed EA5/Class 3 Engineer

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1,2