Professional Documents
Culture Documents
MARPOL (The International Convention For Prevention of Marine Pollution For Ships) The Ultimate Guide-1
MARPOL (The International Convention For Prevention of Marine Pollution For Ships) The Ultimate Guide-1
MARPOL (The International Convention For Prevention of Marine Pollution For Ships) The Ultimate Guide-1
MARPOL (The
International
Convention for
Prevention of Marine
Pollution For Ships):
The Ultimate Guide
Just like SOLAS, which regulates the shipping industry to follow
minimum standards to safeguard life at sea, MARPOL is
another important convention which safeguards the marine
environment against ship pollution. MAPOL and SOLAS are
considered to be two effective safety and environmental
protection tools of IMO.
▾
SPONSORED SEARCHES
Marpol Annex VI
Marpol Centralin
Motopompa Marpol
Ostrzałka Marpol
Przyłbica Marpol
▾
MARPOL 73/78, since it came into force in 1973 and later
revised by the protocol in 1978, ensures that shipping remains
the least environmentally damaging modes of transport. It
clearly highlights the points to ensure that the marine
environment is preserved by the elimination of pollution by all
harmful substance which can be discharged from the ship.
Schrijf je nu gratis in
▾
Schrijf je nu gratis in
MARPOL Annex I
Regulation for the prevention of pollution by
oil (October 1983).
This regulation was adopted on 2nd October 1983 to control
and prevent any oil discharge from ship intentionally or
accidentally. It comprises of 11 chapters which together
contains 47 Regulations. ▾
Chapter 1 gives a general description about MARPOL ANNEX I
this chapter in different types of the ship along with the
“Definition” of different terminologies which are used in the
chapter. The regulation may not apply to all types of ship hence
a separate section of “Exceptions” and “Exemptions” is also
provided. It also explains the condition where an administrator
may allow alternative fittings, materials, appliances etc. to be
installed on ships to fulfil this annex.
Chapter 9 carries the details for the special requirement for the
use of carriage of oils in the Antarctica area with Regulation 43.
MARPOL Annex II
Regulations for the control of pollution by
Noxious Liquid Substance in bulk (April 1987).
This Annex was adopted on 6th of April 1987 which deals with
the control and prevent pollution due to the noxious liquid
substance in bulk, intentionally or accidentally. It comprises of
10 chapters which together contains 22 Regulations. ▾
terminologies which are used in the chapter and explains the
“Application” of this chapter in different types of ship (Chemical
tankers etc.). The regulation may not be applicable to all types
of a ship; hence a separate section of “Exceptions” and
“Exemptions” is also provided. It also explains the condition
where an administrator may allow alternative fittings, materials,
appliances etc. to be installed on ships to fulfill this annex.
Chapter 3 list down the need for surveys and certification with 4
regulations from regulation 7 to 10. Regulation 7 deals with the
surveys and certifications needed by chemical tanker following
the provision of the International Bulk Chemical code.
Regulation 8 details the need for different surveys for the ships
carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk followed by issuing
and endorsing of the certificate under Regulation 9. The
duration and validity of the certificate are provided in Regulation
10.
▾
Chapter 9 deals with the Verification of compliance with the
provision of this convention under Regulation 19 and 20,
Chapter 10 list down the important requirement on international
code for ships operating in Polar waters under Regulation 21
and 22. Regulation 21 lists down the definition for this annex
followed by Regulation 22 for application and requirement for
the ships sailing in polar waters.
Related Read: How The IMO Polar Code Supports Safe And Eco-
Friendly Shipping
MARPOL Annex IV
Regulation for the prevention of pollution by
sewage from ships (Sep 2003).
Entered into force on 27 September 2003, this Annex focuses
on prevention of sewage pollution from ships. It has 7 Chapters
▾
comprising of 18 Regulations.
and consist of 3 regulations which explains the “Definition” of
different terminologies which are used in the chapter and
“Application” of this chapter in different types of ships. The
regulation may not be applicable to all types of ship hence a
separate section of “Exceptions” is also provided.
Chapter 2 list down the need for surveys and certification with 5
regulations from regulation 4 to 8. Regulation 4 deals with the
surveys to be done on ships implicated by this Annex.
Regulation 4 & 5 provide the details for issue or endorsement of
certificates by the administration and by another government.
Regulation 7 & 8 gives details of form, duration, and validity of
the sewage pollution prevention certificate.
MARPOL Annex V
Regulation for the prevention of pollution by
Garbage from ships (Dec 1998).
This annexe deals with the garbage produced onboard ships
and ways to prevent pollution from the same. It was enforced
on 31 December 1988, having 3 Chapters with 14 Regulations.
MARPOL Annex VI
Regulation for prevention of Air pollution from
ships (May 2005).
This MARPOL Annex deals explicitly with ways to prevent air
pollutions from ships. It came into force on 19th May 2005
having five chapters with 25 Regulations.
Regulation 14 gives a brief about Sulphur Oxides (SOx) with the
▾
requirement for the quantity of sulphur in the fuel oil as per the
year, in and outside emission controlled areas.
Ships?
▾
Save Big On Combo Packs
▾
Next Read: CSA 2020 Applauds DFDS On Ten Years Of Successful Scrubber
Operations »
LEAVE A COMMENT
▾
The term clean bill of health is a proof of validation that everything is
fine…