A Portfolio

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

Protection of the
Marine Environment

Submitted to:

2/M DOMINADOR TUNZON

Instructor

Prepared by:

2/C FANDIÑO, JOMAR VINCENT P.

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 Statement of Purpose
This is a compilation of the activities, quizzes, examinations and other

tasks given in the subject Protect of the Marine Environment. This will also

serve as a Portfolio that the midshipmen undergone Flexible-Blended

Learning at BALIWAG MARITIME ACADEMY, INC. Shown in this portfolio the

summary and reflection of all the topics and lessons discussed in this subject.

This will also ensure that the midshipmen accomplished the given tasks and

activities and complied with instruction given by the instructor.

This Portfolio will be the proof that the midshipman completed the

requirements of this subject and is competent enough to be able to be

promoted to next year level and/or course/subject.

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 Table of Contents
Cover Page 1

Statement of Purpose 2

Table of Contents 3

Reflection 1: Convention of Maritime Pollution 5

Activity 1 6

Reflection 2: Sources of Pollution and Its Effect to Marine Environment 7

Written Assessment 8

Reflection 3: MARPOl 73/78 Conventions 9

Quiz 1 10

Reflection 4: Principles of Environmental Protection 11

Activity 2 12

Written Assessment 13

Reflection 5: Marine Environment - Special Area 14

Quiz - Special Areas 15

Reflection 6: Impact of Shipping Operation to the Marine Environment 16

Research: 17

Assessment 18

Reflection 7: Equipment for Machinery Spaces to Combat Marine Pollution 19

Quiz 3 20

Reflection 8: Equipment for Machinery Spaces (Continuation) 21

Activity 22

Quiz 23

Reflection 9: Documents Required by the Annexes 24

Activity 25

Research 26

Reflection 10: Relevant Entries in the Logbook and other Documents 27

Activity 28

Performance Assessment 29

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Reflection 11: Division of Substances 30

Activity 31

Written Assessment 32

Reflection 12: Principles and Uses of IMDG Code 33

Activity 34

Reflection 13: Protective Measures Required by the Annexes 35

Reflection 14: Attaining Sustainable Shipping 36

Performance Assessment 37

Curriculum Vitae 38

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 Reflection # 1 - Convention of Maritime Pollution

This is often the primary subject that we have examined. MARPOL is a vital

marine tradition that bargains with marine contamination. The Tradition incorporates

directions pointed at preventing and minimizing contamination from ships - both

inadvertent contamination which from schedule operations - and right now

incorporates six specialized Adds. Uncommon Ranges with strict controls on

operational releases are included in most Adds.

We discovered that this convention has six annexes. Annex I Regulations for

the Prevention of Oil Pollution, which covers oil pollution prevention from operational

measures as well as accidental discharges. The Annex II Regulations for the Control

of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk contain the discharge criteria and

measures for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances transported in

bulk. Annex III, Preventing Pollution from Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in

Packaged Form, contains general requirements for the issuance of detailed

standards on packing, marking, labeling, documentation, stowage, quantity

limitations, exceptions, and notifications. Annex IV, Prevention of Pollution by

Sewage from Ships, contains requirements for controlling sewage pollution of the

sea. Annex V, Prevention of Pollution from Ships Garbage, deals with various types

of garbage and specifies the distances from land as well as the manner in which they

may be disposed of. Annex VI, Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, limits sulphur

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oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts and prohibits intentional

emissions of ozone-depleting substances.

Activity 1

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 Reflection # 2 - Sources of Pollution and its Effect in the Marine Environment

As seafarers, we must understand the sources of pollution in the marine

environment in order to mitigate pollution. Ocean water is critical to the survival of

our ecosystem. Not only are oceans important for maintaining ecology, but they are

also important for trade, industry, adventure, commerce, food, and so on.

Humans have begun to use the waters in various ways, with varying degrees

of success. Unfortunately, humans have begun to use the ocean to dispose of large

amounts of waste, which is a highly damaging practice. This has resulted in a

perilous situation for marine life. Marine life is an important component of the

ecosystem, and humans have harmed it by polluting it. We are constantly polluting

the water by dumping trash from various sources, such as industrial waste,

agricultural waste, oil spills, ocean mining, and so on.

Plastic is a significant source of marine pollution. Polythene, plastic bags,

bottles, and other items are dumped into the sea. Sewage disposed of in sea water

contributes to marine pollution. All industrial waste is dumped into rivers and oceans.

It has a significant negative impact on the ocean. Toxins from various sources, such

as pesticides, fertilizers, phenol, and so on, also have an impact on the marine

environment. Oil spills also pollute the sea.

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Written Assessment

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 Reflection # 3 - MARPOL 73/78 Conventions

This is our third topic, and it is a good one for learning about this convention.

MARPOL is an abbreviation for the International Convention for the Prevention of

Pollution from Ships, and 73/78 is an abbreviation for the years 1973 and 1978. It is

one of the most important international maritime treaties. It was established by the

International Maritime Organization with the goal of reducing pollution of the oceans

and seas, including dumping, oil, and air pollution.

We discussed the responsibilities and objectives of MARPOL 73/78, as well

as the various requirements in construction, operations, and equipment. MARPOL

73/78's main goal is to reduce sea pollution, such as dumping and oil and exhaust

pollution. To protect the marine environment by completely eliminating pollution from

oil and other harmful substances and minimizing accidental discharge of such

substances.

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Quiz No. 1

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 Reflection # 4 - Principles of Environmental Protection

We talked about the environmental protection principles, as well as the

discharge provisions and special areas annexes. We addressed various principles,

such as the polluter pays principle, the user pays principle, the precautionary

principle, the principle of effectiveness and efficiency, the principle of responsibility,

the principle of participation, and the principle of proportionality.

According to the Polluter Pays Principle, the individual who causes pollution

should bear the costs of the damage caused as well as any necessary remedies.

The User Pays Principle, a variation on the polluter-pays principle, requires natural

resource users to bear the cost of depleting natural capital. When there is

uncertainty about the possibility of environmental harm, the precautionary principle

allows protective measures to be implemented without waiting for the harm to occur.

This concept is useful in risk management when there is uncertainty about the

environmental impact of an issue. The Principle of Responsibility states that it is the

responsibility of all individuals, corporations, and states to maintain ecological

processes. The Participation Principle states that it is everyone's responsibility to

participate in collective environmental decision-making activities. The concept of

balance underpins the Proportionality Principle. A balance must be maintained

between economic development and environmental protection on the one hand.

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Activity 2

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Written Assessment

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 Reflection # 5 - Marine Environment Special Areas

In this topic, we determined the different special areas, mandated in all

MARPOL Convention and Annexes. Special areas are sea areas where, for

recognized technical reasons related to their oceanographic and ecological

condition, as well as the unique nature of their traffic, special mandatory techniques

for the prevention of sea pollution by oil/NLS/garbage are required. A Particularly

Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area that needs special protection through action

by IMO because of its significance for recognized ecological or socio-economic or

scientific reasons and which may be vulnerable to damage by international maritime

activities.

For the purpose of Annex 1, following are the special areas: Mediterranean

Sea area, Baltic Sea area, Black sea area, Red sea area, Gulf area, Gulf of Aden

area, Antarctic Area, North-West European Waters, Oman area of the Arabian Sea

and Southern South African Water. For the purpose of Annex 2, following are the

special areas: The Antarctic Sea Area only. For the purpose of Annex 4, following

are the special areas: The Baltic Sea only. For the purpose of Annex 5, following are

the special areas: The Mediterranean sea area, Baltic Sea area, Black sea area,

Red sea area, Gulf area, North Sea area, Antarctic Area, Wider Caribbean Region

including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. For the purpose of Annex 6, the

following are the special areas: Baltic Sea, North Sea, North American , United

States and Caribbean Sea.

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Quiz - Special Areas

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 Reflection # 6 - Impact of Shipping Operation to the Marine Environment

Knowing the effects of shipping operations on the marine environment is important

knowledge to have in order to avoid future harm to our marine environment when we

are on-board. The potential impacts are typically greater in inshore waters and near

port areas, where complex ecosystems exist and the water exchange rate is low.

Port areas concentrate shipping activities in a relatively confined coastal area,

resulting in increased pollution from dredging, spills, waste disposal, ballast water

exchange, noise, and air pollution.

Another important management solution is to raise awareness about maritime

environmental regulations, clean technologies, best environmental management

practices, and current shipping issues around the world. Raising awareness among

the shipping industry is necessary to understand the importance of taking proactive

measures to protect the marine environment and anticipate upcoming issues in order

to be resilient. Preparedness and response measures anticipating the effects of

unwanted incidents and upcoming issues relating to marine transportation are an

important result of awareness building, from which the shipping industry can benefit

by protecting the marine environment.

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Research

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Assessment

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 Reflection # 7 - Equipment for Machinery Spaces to Combat Marine Pollution

This is our seventh week, and we have been discussing the various

equipment for machinery spaces to combat marine pollution. Water pollution control,

air pollution control, solid waste handling control, and noise handling control

equipment are all specialized in environmental pollution control. It is equipped with

ODME, or oil discharge monitoring equipment, which is used to check and monitor

oil discharge color rules.

The goal of all ODME is to discharge as much water as possible while not

exceeding the MARPOL regulation limit for oily water discharge. The oil-water

interface detector comes next. It is an electrical instrument used to detect the

boundary between oil and water tanks, but the equipment is not limited to oil or water

applications and can be used anywhere an accurate interface control between two

liquids is required.

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Quiz 3

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 Reflection # 8 - Equipment for Machinery Spaces to Combat Marine Pollution

This is a follow-up to last week's topic. The oily water separator is a piece of

equipment specific to the shipping or marine industry that is used to separate oil and

water mixtures into their separate components and its purpose is to separate oil and

other contaminants that could be harmful to our oceans. The port facility reception is

the all residue mixture and garbage generated by the vessel cannot be discharged

directly to the sea as per the law in order to avoid marine pollution and thus they are

diked. It is critical for us to be familiar with the various pieces of equipment so that

we can use it in the near future.

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Activity

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Quiz

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 Reflection # 9 - Documents Required by the Annexes

This is an excellent topic to discuss. Knowing the various documents required

by annexes is a big help in being aware of and prepared for different types of marine

pollution. Record books, documentation, mandatory surveys, and certificates

inspected by coastal, port, and flag states are the four documents required by the

annexes and inspected by various state control organizations. A record book is a

record of significant events in a ship's management, operation, and navigation. It is

necessary for traditional navigation and must be completed at least daily.

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Activity

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Research

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 Reflection # 10 - Relevant Entries in the Logbook and other Documents

Knowing the various entries in the engine log book is advantageous as a

cadet. We must be informed about it. In the event of an accident, the engine room

log book is also an important document because it provides a clear picture of the

engine room's working condition and the situation that existed in the engine room.

Normally, this is filled in by the ship's junior engineer. Record keeping is an essential

part of the job of a navigating officer and a marine engineer. There are various types

of records that must be kept. Engineers in the ship's engine room must keep detailed

records of machinery parameters, running hours, and a variety of other factors. This

has traditionally been done using paper daily log books; however, with the increasing

use of computers on ships, these daily log books may be completely replaced with

electronic log books; however, these paper books are still widely used. Furthermore,

regardless of the medium used for recording, the most important aspect is to record

the relevant information in a location where it can be referenced and retrieved as

needed in the future.

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Activity

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Performance Assessment

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 Reflection # 11 - Division of Substances

The IBC Code establishes an international standard for the safe transportation of

dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances listed in Chapter 17 of the Code

in bulk by sea. To reduce the risks to ships, their crews, and the environment, the

Code prescribes ship design and construction standards, as well as the equipment

they should carry, taking into account the nature of the products involved.

The purpose of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying

Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) is to provide an international standard for

the safe carriage of dangerous and noxious chemicals in bulk by prescribing the

constructional features of ships involved in such carriage, regardless of tonnage, and

the equipment they should carry in order to minimize the risk to the ship, its crew,

and the environment, taking into account the nature of the chemicals.

The basic philosophy is to assign one of the ship types to each chemical tanker

based on the degree of hazard of the products carried by such ship. Each of the

products may have one or more hazard properties, such as flammability, toxicity, and

reactivity, as well as the environmental hazard they may pose if accidentally

released.

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Activity

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Written Assessment

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 Reflection # 12 - Principles and Uses of IMDG Code

This is one of my favorite topics so far because it is very useful to understand

the various classes of dangerous goods under the IMDG Code. The International

Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is a globally agreed-upon regulation

developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that establishes

guidelines for the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea. The IMDG code's goal

is to improve the safety of dangerous goods transport by sea while also protecting

the marine environment. If your products are classified as dangerous goods and you

want to ship them by sea, you must follow the IMDG code. This article will provide an

overview of the IMDG code.

The IMDG code's provisions are based on the 'UN Recommendations on the

Transport of Dangerous Goods,' also known as the 'Model Regulations,' a document

that provides a framework of rules for the safe transport of dangerous goods by all

modes – air, road, rail, and sea. It is strongly advised that you read the UN Model

Regulations before reading the IMDG code.

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Activity

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 Reflection # 13 - Protective Measures Required by the Annexes

We place a high value on protecting our marine environment. As cadets, we can take

simple steps to reduce marine pollution. Another important management solution is

to raise awareness about maritime environmental regulations, clean technologies,

best environmental management practices, and current shipping issues around the

world. Raising awareness among the shipping industry is necessary to understand

the importance of taking proactive measures to protect the marine environment and

anticipate upcoming issues in order to be resilient.

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 Reflection # 14 - Attaining Sustainable Shipping

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

(MARPOL) is the primary international treaty governing the prevention of pollution of

the marine environment by ships due to operational or unintentional causes. One of

the primary goals of the IMO is to promote international cooperation among maritime

governments. It also employs a variety of tools to implement and maintain the

highest standards in maritime safety, marine pollution prevention, and shipping

navigation and trade. The IMO is supported by a permanent secretariat comprised of

employees who represent the organization's members.

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Performance Assessment

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 Curriculum Vitae

FANDIÑO, JOMAR VINCENT P.

Las Villas De Sto Niño, Meycauayan City Bulacan
Contact Number: 09750178550
Email Address: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 20 years old
Date of Birth : March 11 2001
Place of Birth : Meycauayan City Bulacan
Gender : Male
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Filipino
Height : 178cm
Weight : 74kg

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Primary : Perez Elementary School

Meycauayan City Bulacan
2006-2012

Secondary : Meycauayan National HighSchool

Meycauayan City, Bulacan
2012-2016

Senior High : Meycauayan National HighSchool

Meycauayan City, Bulacan
2016-2018

Tertiary : Baliwag Maritime Academy

San Rafael, Bulacan
Current Year

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