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BML Revision: Pollution Prevention & Waste Management (Section 11)
Revision card 12 of 12 — Boatmaster's Licence, Tier 1 Level 1 Underpinning Knowledge, MSN 1853 Annex 9.
What You Need to Know
- How MARPOL and other current guidance/legislation set out the precautions and procedures to prevent marine pollution
- Pro-active vs. re-active pollution policies across vessel operations, bunkering, hazardous substances on board, garbage and tank residual disposal, noise and clean air
Quick Self-Check
- What's the practical difference between a pro-active and a re-active pollution policy on board?
- Name two vessel operations, besides bunkering, where pollution prevention specifically applies.
You've Reached the End of the Tier 1 Level 1 Syllabus
That's all 11 sections of MSN 1853 Annex 9 in bite-size form. Categories C-linked and D waters, plus limited coastal operation, add further content under Tier 1 Level 2 (Annex 10) — covered separately.
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