Quiz on MARPOL Convention

When was the MARPOL Convention adopted?

• 2 October 1983

• 19 May 2005

• 2 November 1973

• 27 September 2003

What is the main purpose of the MARPOL Convention?

• To establish shipping safety standards

• To promote maritime trade

• To prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships

• To regulate shipping routes

Which Annex deals with the prevention of pollution by oil?

• Annex I

• Annex IV

• Annex II

• Annex III

What significant requirement was introduced in the 1992 amendments to Annex I?

• Mandatory double hulls for new oil tankers

• Mandatory sewage treatment plants

• Prohibition of all discharges within 12 miles of land

• Complete ban on plastic disposal

When did Annex II enter into force?

• 2 October 1983

• 6 April 1987

• 1 July 1992

• 31 December 1988

What does Annex III focus on?

• Harmful substances in packaged form

• Oil pollution prevention

• Garbage management

• Sewage disposal

What is prohibited under Annex IV?

• Discharge of noxious substances

• Discharge of oil residues

• Discharge of sewage into the sea

• Discharge of garbage

Which Annex prohibits the disposal of plastics into the sea?

• Annex I

• Annex V

• Annex VI

• Annex IV

What does Annex VI regulate?

• Air pollution from ships

• Garbage disposal

• Oil pollution

• Sewage treatment

When did the Protocol to amend the Convention and add Annex VI enter into force?

• 31 December 1988

• 27 September 2003

• 19 May 2005

• 2 October 1983