Date of Award

Winter 2-28-2023

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

This research paper was mainly focused on the issues that the maritime industry was facing concerning the effective implementation of the environmental compliance program (ECP). ECP was considered to be critical to preventing pollution at sea. Countless tons of trash and other contaminants are dumped into the ocean every year. The garbage was washed and ended up on our beaches. Some trash sank, while others accumulated into the ocean and were consumed by marine animals who mistakenly took it for food. The relevant literature cited in this research paper was the actual processes and practices that were used in the maritime industries. The aim was to use these practices and processes in order to have an effective ECP implementation. A qualitative method of research had been utilized in this paper by means of interviewing subject matter experts to support the assumptions and theory of change. This research paper has the potential impact on the maritime environment as it intends to achieve a significant reduction in maritime pollution at sea by those companies involved in commercial shipping.

Keywords: Environmental Compliance Program (ECP), Quality Management System, Maritime Pollution (MARPOL), Environmental Management System, Pollution at Sea

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