GROUP 4

ANNEX 1 REGULATIONS
 REGULATION 18

MARPOL Annex 1 Regulation 18 outlines safety requirements

for the construction, equipment, and operation of oil tankers and
bulk carriers. These requirements include using double-hull
tankers, installing oil discharge monitoring and control systems,
and providing oil pollution emergency plans. The regulation also
mandates periodic surveys and certification to ensure
compliance.
 REGULATION 18.1
Regulation 18.1 of MARPOL Annex I sets out the requirements for ships to
maintain an Oil Record Book (ORB) to record all oil discharges and transfers. The
ORB should include information such as the date, time, location, and quantity of
oil discharged or transferred, as well as the reasons for the discharge or transfer.
The ORB should also be regularly inspected by the ship's master and should be
available for inspection by port authorities or other authorized personnel. This
regulation applies to all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, as well as to smaller
ships that carry more than 2,000 tons of oil in bulk. It is intended to help prevent
pollution of the marine environment by ensuring that all oil discharges and
transfers are properly documented and monitored.
 REGULATION 18.4
Regulation 18.4 of MARPOL Annex I requires that ships carrying oil in
bulk must have an approved Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control
System (ODMCS) installed. The ODMCS is designed to detect and
monitor oil discharges from the ship, and to prevent or minimize any
accidental or unauthorized discharges. The system should include
sensors to measure the quantity and quality of oil being discharged, as
well as alarms and automatic shut-off systems to prevent overflows or
spills. The ODMCS should be regularly inspected and maintained to
ensure that it is functioning properly.
 REGULATION 18.7
Regulation 18.7 of MARPOL Annex I requires that ships
carrying oil in bulk must have a Shipboard Oil Pollution
Emergency Plan (SOPEP) in place. The SOPEP is a
comprehensive plan that outlines the actions to be taken in the
event of an oil spill or pollution incident, and should include
procedures for notifying authorities, containing and cleaning up
spills, and providing assistance to affected vessels or shore
facilities. The plan should be regularly reviewed and updated to
ensure that it is effective and up-to-date.
 REGULATION 18.12

Regulation 18.12 of MARPOL Annex I sets out the requirements for

ships to submit an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
certificate to demonstrate compliance with the regulations. The IOPP
certificate is issued following an inspection of the ship's equipment and
systems to ensure that they meet the requirements of MARPOL Annex I,
including those related to oil pollution prevention and control. The
certificate is valid for a period of five years, after which the ship must
undergo a new inspection and obtain a new certificate to continue
operating.
 REGULATION 19
MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 19, focuses on controlling oil
pollution from ships. It prohibits oil discharges into the sea
except in specific situations, requires ships to have oil filtering
and separating equipment, sets criteria for permissible oil
content in discharges, mandates record-keeping of oil
discharges, allows for inspections, and prescribes penalties for
non-compliance. The regulation aims to minimize and control oil
discharges from ships to protect the marine environment.
 REGULATION 19.3.6
MARPOL Annex I Regulation 19.3.6 pertains to oil residue (sludge)
tanks on ships. It requires that ships have tanks for collecting oil
residues from various sources, such as bilges and fuel tanks. These tanks
should have capacity indicators, disposal systems to prevent sea
pollution, and should only be used for oil residues. Ship operators must
maintain an Oil Record Book to document oil residue and bilge water
disposal operations. This regulation ensures environmentally responsible
handling of oil residues to prevent marine pollution. Violations can lead
to penalties.