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Proposed Guide To The Formulation Of Lecture
Module/Outline For The Marine Environment
Studies Department Of NIMASA Institute
THEME: Insightful Background Information
By
Committee On Establishment Of Maritime Institutions
Presented By
Dr. Mrs. Felicia Chinwe Mogo (Ph.D)
Contact: felichimogo@yahoo.com
Find me on Linkedin: Felicia Mogo
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Why The Need
The need for capacity
building in the marine
environment sector is a
subset of the Agency’s
Agenda on capacity
building in the maritime
sector.
FINAL GOAL
To have a crop of well
qualified, exposed and
experienced man-power
that will deliver clean blue
ocean, fit for purpose in
the country and also meet
global need in this area
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Systematic Approach Towards Knowledge
Delivery, Cont’d This program is expected to
give participants in-depth
tutorial and practical
knowledge on chemical,
physical, and biological
interactions in the oceans
and coastal waters that
advance understanding of
marine environmental
processes, dynamics, ecology
,functions/importance ,
impact and how to ensure
sustainability amongst
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Systematic Approach Towards
Knowledge Delivery
General information on
the following:
Oceans of the world
with emphasis on the
Atlantic i.e :
o Pacific
o Atlantic
o Arctic
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Systematic Approach Towards
Knowledge Delivery, Cont’d
NIGERIA is a coastal
State with about 853
kilometers coastline.
The country's Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ)
covers a total area of
approximately 315,950
nautical square
kilometers. With a vast
environment subtending
enormous resources
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The Atlantic ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the
world's second largest ocean,
behind the Pacific Ocean. With
a total area of about
106,400,000 square kilometers
(41,100,000 sq mi)
The Atlantic Ocean occupies an
elongated, S-shaped basin
extending longitudinal between
Eurasia and Africa to the east,
and the Americas to the west.
As one component of the
interconnected global ocean, it
is connected in the north to
the Arctic Ocean, to the Pacific
Ocean in the southwest, the
Indian Ocean in the southeast,
Importance of the
ocean(Nigeria as a case point)
source of atmospheric moisture.
 For recreation.
Abundant biodiversity e.g: fauna and flora hence rich
source of food, medicine etc.
Safe navigational water for transportation and
recreation .
Huge deposit of crude oil and other mineral
resources.
Examples of activities going on
in the ocean that may lead to
pollution
Fishing
Dredging
Drilling/mining
Attraction of coastal settlement
High traffic of vessels
Dumping
Bunkering
Researches etc.
Categories of ocean pollution
based on source
FROM SHIPS:
Gaseous emission
Ballast water:
Bilge water
Categories of ocean pollution
based on source, cont’dOil spills:
Sewage from black water and grey water
Solid waste.
Bilge water.
 FROM LAND (Anthropogenic):
Solid waste dumping (garbage)
Municipal waste discharge especially from industrialised cities.
Agricultural toxic waste e.g fertiliser residue, herbicides etc.
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Picture gallery of Categories of
ocean pollution based on
source
Some Consequences of marine
pollutionDecomposition of organic matter causing BOD,
anoxic conditions.
Creation of micro climate and mutations
Loss of biodiversity
Bio-accumulation in food chain/food web with man
as the ultimate recipient.
Spread of disease.
Impairment of navigation by ocean dumping
NATIONAL EFFORT TO
PREVENT AND CONTROL
MARINE POLLUTION
Establishment of MDAs with responsibilities to
pollution management with NIMASA as the national
authority charged with overall management of the
marine Environment in Nigeria. The Agency draws its
statutory powers from the provisions of sections 335
of the Merchant Shipping Act and sections 22(2); 23
(9) (b) of the NIMASA Act, 2007.
NATIONAL EFFORT TO
PREVENT AND CONTROL
MARINE POLLUTION
INSTRUMENTS OF INTERVENTION DERIVED FROM
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND
REGULATIONS:
International Maritime Conventions Organizations
(IMO)- main reference document
United Nations Environmental Protection Agency (UNEP)
Documents
United Nation World Summit On Sustainable
Development (UNWSSD) Outcome Documents e.g
Agenda 21 of WSSD 1992 etc.
IMO CONVENTIONS
The Oil Pollution Convention 1954 – This
Convention gave birth to all the Marine pollution
Conventions. It was first amended in 1962 but the
wreck of Torrey Canyon in 1967 resulted in a series of
conventions, including further amendments to the
1954 Convention which was adopted in 1969.
 The International Convention relating to
Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil
Pollution Casualties, 1969 – established the rights of
coastal States to intervene in incidents on high seas
which are likely to result in oil pollution. It entered
IMO CONVENTIONS
The International Convention on Oil
Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-
operation (OPRC), 1990. This Convention is
designed to improve the ability of nations to cope
with a sudden emergency knowing that pollution
is trans-boundary. It provides possible avenue of
co-operation among nations in the event of major
oil pollution incidents. It entered into force in
May 1995.
The Protocol on Preparedness, Response and
Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by
IMO CONVENTIONS
The International Convention on Liability and Compensation
for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and
Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996 (HNS Convention). This
Convention will provide compensation for damage resulting from
maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances when it
enters into force. It establishes a two-tier system for providing
compensation. It covers not only pollution aspects but also other risks
such as fire and explosion.
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil
Pollution 2001 (Bunkers Convention). This Convention which will
enter into force on the 21st November, 2008, provides compensation
for oil pollution damage arising from bunker oil.
The International Convention for the Control and Management
of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM), 2004. This
National Marine Environment
RegulationsMerchant shipping (anti-fouling regulation systems)
regulations, 2012
Merchant shipping(Ballast water management)
regulations, 2012
Merchant shipping(Dangerous or noxious liquid
substances in bulk) regulations, 2012
Merchant shipping (Liability and compensation)
regulations, 2012
Merchant shipping (OPRC) regulations, 2012
Compliance Monitoring and
Enforcement of RegulationsParticipants are expected at the end of the program to
be well acquainted with scientific and technical aspect
of each regulations and mode of enforcement through:
implementation of Flag, Coastal/State Compliance
enforcement approach, issuance of statutory documents
e.g CLC certificate, SOPEP manual and other on-board
record books and emergency preparedness plan;
management of waste reception facilities etc.
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Overall Total Package of
Program Classroom and
graduated knowledge
based training
Attachment/internships/
field trips
to enable the student gain
theoretical and
practical(“hand wetting”
period) knowledge,
Working Group
University Academic
Industry Savvy Lecturers
Industry operators etc.
REFERENCE TUTORIAL DOCUMENTS.
Marine environment books especially IMO’s
Resultant Expectation
Generation of graduates as marine environmentalists
of the current time(just-in –time to achieve
sustainable clean blue ocean fit for purpose)
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Proposed guide to the formulation of marine environment studies

  • 1. Proposed Guide To The Formulation Of Lecture Module/Outline For The Marine Environment Studies Department Of NIMASA Institute THEME: Insightful Background Information By Committee On Establishment Of Maritime Institutions Presented By Dr. Mrs. Felicia Chinwe Mogo (Ph.D) Contact: felichimogo@yahoo.com Find me on Linkedin: Felicia Mogo
  • 2. − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Outline Level  Eighth Outline Level Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Why The Need The need for capacity building in the marine environment sector is a subset of the Agency’s Agenda on capacity building in the maritime sector. FINAL GOAL To have a crop of well qualified, exposed and experienced man-power that will deliver clean blue ocean, fit for purpose in the country and also meet global need in this area
  • 3.  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level Systematic Approach Towards Knowledge Delivery, Cont’d This program is expected to give participants in-depth tutorial and practical knowledge on chemical, physical, and biological interactions in the oceans and coastal waters that advance understanding of marine environmental processes, dynamics, ecology ,functions/importance , impact and how to ensure sustainability amongst
  • 4. − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Outline Level  Eighth Outline Level Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Systematic Approach Towards Knowledge Delivery General information on the following: Oceans of the world with emphasis on the Atlantic i.e : o Pacific o Atlantic o Arctic
  • 5. − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Outline Level  Eighth Outline Level Ninth Outline LevelClick to edit Master text styles  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level  Sixth Outline Level  Seventh Systematic Approach Towards Knowledge Delivery, Cont’d NIGERIA is a coastal State with about 853 kilometers coastline. The country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers a total area of approximately 315,950 nautical square kilometers. With a vast environment subtending enormous resources
  • 6.  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level The Atlantic ocean The Atlantic Ocean is the world's second largest ocean, behind the Pacific Ocean. With a total area of about 106,400,000 square kilometers (41,100,000 sq mi) The Atlantic Ocean occupies an elongated, S-shaped basin extending longitudinal between Eurasia and Africa to the east, and the Americas to the west. As one component of the interconnected global ocean, it is connected in the north to the Arctic Ocean, to the Pacific Ocean in the southwest, the Indian Ocean in the southeast,
  • 7. Importance of the ocean(Nigeria as a case point) source of atmospheric moisture.  For recreation. Abundant biodiversity e.g: fauna and flora hence rich source of food, medicine etc. Safe navigational water for transportation and recreation . Huge deposit of crude oil and other mineral resources.
  • 8. Examples of activities going on in the ocean that may lead to pollution Fishing Dredging Drilling/mining Attraction of coastal settlement High traffic of vessels Dumping Bunkering Researches etc.
  • 9. Categories of ocean pollution based on source FROM SHIPS: Gaseous emission Ballast water: Bilge water
  • 10. Categories of ocean pollution based on source, cont’dOil spills: Sewage from black water and grey water Solid waste. Bilge water.  FROM LAND (Anthropogenic): Solid waste dumping (garbage) Municipal waste discharge especially from industrialised cities. Agricultural toxic waste e.g fertiliser residue, herbicides etc.
  • 11.  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level Picture gallery of Categories of ocean pollution based on source
  • 12. Some Consequences of marine pollutionDecomposition of organic matter causing BOD, anoxic conditions. Creation of micro climate and mutations Loss of biodiversity Bio-accumulation in food chain/food web with man as the ultimate recipient. Spread of disease. Impairment of navigation by ocean dumping
  • 13. NATIONAL EFFORT TO PREVENT AND CONTROL MARINE POLLUTION Establishment of MDAs with responsibilities to pollution management with NIMASA as the national authority charged with overall management of the marine Environment in Nigeria. The Agency draws its statutory powers from the provisions of sections 335 of the Merchant Shipping Act and sections 22(2); 23 (9) (b) of the NIMASA Act, 2007.
  • 14. NATIONAL EFFORT TO PREVENT AND CONTROL MARINE POLLUTION INSTRUMENTS OF INTERVENTION DERIVED FROM INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND REGULATIONS: International Maritime Conventions Organizations (IMO)- main reference document United Nations Environmental Protection Agency (UNEP) Documents United Nation World Summit On Sustainable Development (UNWSSD) Outcome Documents e.g Agenda 21 of WSSD 1992 etc.
  • 15. IMO CONVENTIONS The Oil Pollution Convention 1954 – This Convention gave birth to all the Marine pollution Conventions. It was first amended in 1962 but the wreck of Torrey Canyon in 1967 resulted in a series of conventions, including further amendments to the 1954 Convention which was adopted in 1969.  The International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969 – established the rights of coastal States to intervene in incidents on high seas which are likely to result in oil pollution. It entered
  • 16. IMO CONVENTIONS The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co- operation (OPRC), 1990. This Convention is designed to improve the ability of nations to cope with a sudden emergency knowing that pollution is trans-boundary. It provides possible avenue of co-operation among nations in the event of major oil pollution incidents. It entered into force in May 1995. The Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by
  • 17. IMO CONVENTIONS The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996 (HNS Convention). This Convention will provide compensation for damage resulting from maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances when it enters into force. It establishes a two-tier system for providing compensation. It covers not only pollution aspects but also other risks such as fire and explosion. The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution 2001 (Bunkers Convention). This Convention which will enter into force on the 21st November, 2008, provides compensation for oil pollution damage arising from bunker oil. The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM), 2004. This
  • 18. National Marine Environment RegulationsMerchant shipping (anti-fouling regulation systems) regulations, 2012 Merchant shipping(Ballast water management) regulations, 2012 Merchant shipping(Dangerous or noxious liquid substances in bulk) regulations, 2012 Merchant shipping (Liability and compensation) regulations, 2012 Merchant shipping (OPRC) regulations, 2012
  • 19. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of RegulationsParticipants are expected at the end of the program to be well acquainted with scientific and technical aspect of each regulations and mode of enforcement through: implementation of Flag, Coastal/State Compliance enforcement approach, issuance of statutory documents e.g CLC certificate, SOPEP manual and other on-board record books and emergency preparedness plan; management of waste reception facilities etc.
  • 20.  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level Overall Total Package of Program Classroom and graduated knowledge based training Attachment/internships/ field trips to enable the student gain theoretical and practical(“hand wetting” period) knowledge,
  • 21. Working Group University Academic Industry Savvy Lecturers Industry operators etc. REFERENCE TUTORIAL DOCUMENTS. Marine environment books especially IMO’s
  • 22. Resultant Expectation Generation of graduates as marine environmentalists of the current time(just-in –time to achieve sustainable clean blue ocean fit for purpose)
  • 23.  Click to edit the outline text format − Second Outline Level  Third Outline Level − Fourth Outline Level  Fifth Outline Level Thank you for listening QUESTIONS & COMMENTS PLEASE