This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to apply sustainability principles and practices to maritime operations. It covers the assessment and management of environmental impacts related to maritime operations; the identification of appropriate sustainable industrial practices for the maritime sector; and strategies for implementing sustainability principles and practices into the operation of a company. The knowledge and skills acquired will be applicable across a broad range of maritime industries and corporate contexts.

This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a maritime manager’s function. In particular units that focus on maritime law and international conventions, operational management and change, environmental management of vessels and ports may be clustered with this unit for learning and assessment purposes.