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MARPOL (Marine Pollution)

"The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships."

MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)

MARPOL is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.

Annexes

  • Annex I: Prevention of Pollution by Oil.
  • Annex II: Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.
  • Annex III: Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form.
  • Annex IV: Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships.
  • Annex V: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships.
  • Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships (includes EEXI, CII, and SEEMP regulations).
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