What is MARPOL?
International convention on the prevention of marine pollution by ship 73/78 as an amendment. The MARPOL Convention is the main international convention covering the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is a combination of two treaties adopted in 1973 and 1978 respectively and updated by amendments yearly.
Objective
Prevent navigable water from any kind of pollution related to ships to get a safe, secure, clean ocean for navigation.
MARPOL Annexes
Annex-I
Regulation for the prevention of pollution by oil.
Annex- II
Regulation for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk.
Annex- III
Regulation for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form.
Annex- IV
Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships.
Annex- V
Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage.
Annex- VI
Regulation for the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Certificates under MARPOL
- International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP Certificate) under MARPOL Annex I
- Noxious Liquid Substances Certificate (NLS Certificate) under MARPOL Annex II
2 - Document of Compliance for carriage of packaged Dangerous Goods under MARPOL Annex III
- International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (ISPP Certificate) under MARPOL Annex IV
- Certificate / Document of Compliance for approved Garbage Management Plan under MARPOL Annex V
- International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) under MARPOL Annex VI
- International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP Certificate) under MARPOL Annex VI
- Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP Certificate) under MARPOL Annex VI and NOx Technical Code for marine diesel engines
