This incredibly useful 2-hour interactive online course presents Title 33, Chapter 40, Subsection 1 - Oil Pollution Liability & Compensation of the U.S. Code. The United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. Laws that pertain to liability, compensation, and penalties as they pertain to oil pollution from vessels, offshore facilities and ports are discussed in depth. This course is an excellent resource for petroleum engineers who want to be fully aware of their legal rights and responsibilities should an oil spill or other form of oil pollution occur.
Be familiar with the elements of liability, defenses of liability and limits on liability, as they pertain to the person(s) responsible for a vessel or facility from which oil is discharged.
Understand how the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund is managed and used for oil pollution recovery.
Know the details of the financial responsibility obligations for vessels, offshore facilities and deepwater ports mandated by U.S. law.
Understand the litigation, jurisdiction, and venue specifications of The U.S. Code as they pertain to oil pollution.
This course includes a multiple-choice test after each section to gage your understanding of the material.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.
2 hrs. Online Course