Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL): Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL): Comprehensive Professional Program connects the commercial, operational and regulatory sides of shipping so teams can move cargo safely, efficiently and profitably. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL) from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply vessel operations and maintenance, safety, security and environmental compliance and cargo handling and documentation in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering digitalisation in shipping and international maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL).
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Port and terminal managers
- Shipping and chartering staff
- Marine superintendents and officers
- Logistics and freight professionals
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL): concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 3Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 4Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 5Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 6Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 7International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 8Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 9Port and terminal operations
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–19 February 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 22 August – 2 September 2027 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–5 November 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 5–16 June 2028 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 11–15 September 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 3–14 December 2028 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–12 January 2029 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–26 July 2029 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–19 October 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 7–11 January 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 1–12 April 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 6–17 October 2030 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
The Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL) series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Marine Pollution Prevention (MARPOL): Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in London, Doha, Dubai and Jeddah, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.