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The MARPOL Convention
The MARPOL Convention is an International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, which is applicable world-wide. It consists of the Articles,
which contain general regulations and definitions, and six Annexes dealing with
different types of marine pollution by ships. The Convention and Annex I entered
into force in 1983, followed by the other Annexes at later dates. Annex VI has
entered into force 19.05.2005. The Annexes concern the following sectors:
Annex I:
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
Annex II:
Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in
Bulk (i.e. chemicals transported by chemical tankers)
Annex III:
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances carried
by Sea in Packaged Forms, or in Freight Containers, Portable Tanks or Road and
Rail Tank Wagons
Annex IV:
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Annex V:
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Annex VI:
Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Annexes I, II, IV, and V contain regulations on, e.g, the requirements applying
to the discharge of oily residues, chemicals, sewage and garbage into the sea.
According to Annex I, an Oil Record Book has to be kept to record operations
involving the disposal of oily residues (from the ship’s machinery space and
cargo tanks); Annex II requires the keeping of a Cargo Record Book for chemical
cargoes, and Annex V the maintenance of a Garbage Record Book.
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