Module 17 - Marine Environment
Your Responsibility
As a skipper you have a legal and moral responsibility to protect the marine environment. The sea is not a dustbin — everything that goes overboard has consequences for marine life, water quality, and coastal communities.
The MARPOL Convention (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) sets global standards. As a recreational skipper, you must be aware of your obligations regarding oil, sewage, garbage, and harmful substances.
- Skippers have legal responsibility for pollution prevention
- MARPOL is the international convention governing marine pollution
- Both intentional and accidental discharge can result in prosecution
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