Exam Question
What are the various Annexes to the MARPOL 78 convention. Briefly state, what each one of the Annex signifies and the key regulations within each. (20)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Feb 2025
Reference Answer
### Introduction to MARPOL 73/78
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), is the principal international convention covering the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is a comprehensive legal framework consisting of six technical Annexes, each addressing a specific type of ship-generated pollutant.
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### The Six Annexes of MARPOL
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), is the principal international convention covering the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is a comprehensive legal framework consisting of six technical Annexes, each addressing a specific type of ship-generated pollutant.
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### The Six Annexes of MARPOL
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