Basics of an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) for Shipping Companies

Training course providing detailed information about the requirements of the standard ISO 14001.

Objectives

To get an overview of requirements of the standard ISO 14001 and know how to implement them in the company ashore and on board.

 

Entrance requirements

Knowledge of marine management systems, in particular ISM

Knowledge of shipboard operations and environmental regulations (MARPOL)

Who should attend:

 
Shipping Companies: Management: Technical Director (CTO), Managing Director (CEO), Assistants; Inspection: Superintendent, Fleet Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Assistants; Quality / ISM: Quality Manager, Designated Person, Assistants. 

On Board Personnel: Nautical Officers, Engineers.

Duration: 1 day

 

Due to global warming and concerns related to climate change and the use of fossil fuels, society at large has developed a new environmental awareness. Although there are a series of legal requirements available for the shipping industry, a company can do more to support a positive development. An environmental management system helps the company to optimize operations and further considerations. More and more customers are seeking Certification according to ISO 14001. 
This course provides detailed information about the requirements of the ISO standard 14001 (current edition). 
You will acquaint yourself with methods of implementation of an environmental management system in shipping companies and on board its ships.
If you are a Manager, Designated Person, quality or environmental representative or a superintendent you will learn how to integrate an environmental management system into an existing Safety Management System according to the ISM Code.

The course focuses on:

  • Why ISO 14001?
  • Key terminology used in the standard
  • Main requirements of the standard
  • Identification of environmental aspects and objectives 
  • Integration into SMM
  • Certification process