Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	
Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for 
demonstrating 
competence	Criteria for 
evaluating competence	
Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements	Prevention of pollution of the marine environment and
anti-pollution procedures

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment

Importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

.1   approved in-service experience

.2   approved training ship experience

.3   approved training	Procedures for monitoring shipboard operations and ensuring compliance with MARPOL requirements are fully observed

Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained