MARPOL Overview 2

Here’s a summary of the chapters within the MARPOL Convention, which are distributed across its six Annexes:

Annex I: Prevention of Pollution by Oil

1. Chapter 1: General provisions, including definitions and application.
2. Chapter 2: Surveys and certification requirements.
3. Chapter 3: Rules for oil discharge into the sea.
4. Chapter 4: Construction and equipment standards for oil tankers.
5. Chapter 5: Pollution prevention measures for oil tankers carrying oil in bulk.
6. Chapter 6: Special requirements for small oil tankers (under 150 GT).

Annex II: Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk

1. Chapter 1: General provisions for the control of noxious liquid substances.
2. Chapter 2: Discharge regulations for noxious liquid substances.
3. Chapter 3: Special rules for preventing pollution from these substances in bulk.

Annex III: Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried in Packaged Form

1. Chapter 1: General provisions covering the packing, labeling, documentation, and handling of harmful substances in containers or other packaging.

Annex IV: Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships

1. Chapter 1: General provisions for sewage management.
2. Chapter 2: Requirements for inspections and certification.
3. Chapter 3: Regulations governing sewage discharge into the sea.

Annex V: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

1. Chapter 1: General provisions for garbage management and restrictions.
2. Chapter 2: Specific discharge requirements for different types of garbage.

Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships

1. Chapter 1: General provisions, including definitions and scope.
2. Chapter 2: Surveys and certification for air pollution.
3. Chapter 3: Rules for controlling emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants.
4. Chapter 4: Special measures to control emissions of SOx and NOx in designated emission control areas.
5. Chapter 5: Requirements for shipboard incineration of waste.
6. Chapter 6: Standards for improving energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions