Exam Question
Name the various Annexes adopted under MARPOL 73/78 Convention and give a brief of Annex I & III. State the Certificates issued under the Convention and their validity. (20)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Sep 2022
Reference Answer
### The Annexes of MARPOL 73/78 Convention
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is structured into six technical Annexes:
* **Annex I:** Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Entered into force 2 October 1983)
* **Annex II:** Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (Entered into force 6 April 1987)
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is structured into six technical Annexes:
* **Annex I:** Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Entered into force 2 October 1983)
* **Annex II:** Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (Entered into force 6 April 1987)
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