MARPOL Overview

What is the purpose of MARPOL Annex I?

• To prevent pollution from oil spills by regulating the discharge of oil and oily mixtures from ships into the sea.

• To regulate air pollution from ships

• To promote marine life conservation

• To establish fishing quotas

What type of vessels does MARPOL Annex II apply to?

• Passenger ferries and cruise ships

• Chemical tankers and ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk

• Oil tankers and gas carriers

• Bulk carriers and container ships

What are the requirements outlined in MARPOL Annex III?

• Detailed provisions on categorization, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, stowage, and segregation of harmful substances.

• Requirements for waste disposal on land

• Guidelines for shipboard incineration

• Procedures for ballast water management

How does MARPOL Annex IV regulate sewage discharges from ships?

• MARPOL Annex IV regulates sewage discharges from ships by prohibiting discharge within specified distances from land, special areas, or areas with certain water depths, and by mandating sewage treatment systems onboard.

• MARPOL Annex IV requires ships to dump sewage directly into ports

• MARPOL Annex IV allows unlimited sewage discharges from ships

• MARPOL Annex IV only regulates sewage discharges in freshwater lakes

What are the regulations regarding garbage disposal in MARPOL Annex V?

• MARPOL Annex V requires all garbage to be disposed of in designated areas

• MARPOL Annex V prohibits the disposal of plastics and other garbage at sea, unless specific conditions are met.

• MARPOL Annex V encourages the dumping of plastics in the ocean

• MARPOL Annex V allows unlimited disposal of garbage at sea