M500-3.1.2

Responding to pollution incidents onboard and found at sea

M500-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M500-3.1 Pollution Prevention Requirements

This lesson covers the Master's decisions, obligations, and reporting requirements when managing an onboard oil pollution incident and when encountering pollution found at sea, with particular reference to MARPOL Special Area restrictions and coastal state notification.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.