M3000-3.1.1

Preventing pollution in port and at sea

M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M3000-3.1 Compliance with Pollution Requirements

Covers the Master's command responsibility for preventing sea and port pollution under MARPOL Annex I, V, and VI, including fuel sulphur compliance, oily water discharge conditions, garbage management, and the documentary requirements underpinning each regime.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.