MARPOL 73/78 and Annexes (I to V) Quiz

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MARPOL Annex I focuses on the prevention of pollution by ______

oil

The objective of MARPOL Annex I is to eliminate pollution by oil and other harmful substances and minimize accidental discharge of such ______

substances

MARPOL Annex I started to be enforced on October 2, ______

1983

Harmful substance, as defined in MARPOL Annex I, includes any substance that can harm living resources, marine life, or interfere with other legitimate uses of the ______

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Regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I is related to the discharge provisions for ______

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SOPEP stands for Ship Oil Pollution Emergency ______

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The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ______

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The objective of MARPOL 73/78 Convention is to reduce the volumes of harmful materials entering the world’s ocean and marine environment by controlling the accidental or deliberate discharge of substances such as oil, chemical, and ______

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MARPOL 73/78 Convention contains requirements to control the accidental or deliberate discharge of substances such as oil, chemical, and ______

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The combined MARPOL 73/78 Convention aims to reduce the volumes of harmful materials entering the world’s ocean and marine environment by controlling the accidental or deliberate discharge of substances such as oil, chemical, and ______

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Regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I sets requirements for ships to control the accidental or deliberate discharge of substances such as oil, chemical, and ______

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MARPOL 73/78 Convention aims to reduce harmful materials entering the world’s ocean and marine environment by controlling the accidental or deliberate discharge of substances such as oil, chemical, and ______

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The present Convention shall apply to: ⮚ Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party to the Convention; and ⮚ What Ships not entitled fly the flag a Party but are thetoships notof covered which by the under saidthe Convention?operate authority of a Party. The present Convention shall not apply to the following: ⮚ Any ______; ⮚ Naval auxiliaries; and ⮚ Other ships owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non- MARPOL 73/78

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In which countries convention are the MARPOL regulations often regulations enforced? ⮚most The MARPOL are enforced in all The maritime nations signatory to the MARPOL Convention. MARPOL 73/78 convention How are MARPOL Regulations enforced? ⮚ Each participating country adopts the MARPOL Regulations as part of their national laws. Each country has a law ______ agency that can arrest and detain MARPOL Regulation violators, if appropriate. What might happen if a ship violates MARPOL Regulations? The ship may be detained, the owners/operators fined and placed on probation and the involved crew member/s may be imprisoned and/or fined. Many companies have been fined millions in US dollars for MARPOL violations worldwide. MARPOL 73/78 convention When did the Philippines become a Party to MARPOL 73/78?

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The present Convention shall apply to: ⮚ Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party to the Convention; and ⮚ What Ships not entitled fly the flag a Party but are theto______ notof covered which by the under saidthe Convention?operate authority of a Party. The present Convention shall not apply to the following: ⮚ Any war______; ⮚ Naval auxiliaries; and ⮚ Other ______ owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non- MARPOL 73/78

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In which countries convention are the MARPOL regulations often regulations enforced? ⮚most The MARPOL are enforced in all The maritime nations signatory to the MARPOL Convention. MARPOL 73/78 convention How are MARPOL Regulations enforced? ⮚ Each participating country adopts the MARPOL Regulations as part of their national laws. Each country has a law enforcement agency that can ______ and detain MARPOL Regulation violators, if appropriate. What might happen if a ship violates MARPOL Regulations? The ship may be detained, the owners/operators fined and placed on probation and the involved crew member/s may be imprisoned and/or fined. Many companies have been fined millions in US dollars for MARPOL violations worldwide. MARPOL 73/78 convention When did the Philippines become a Party to MARPOL 73/78?

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The present Convention shall apply to: ⮚ Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party to the Convention; and ⮚ What Ships not entitled fly the flag a Party but are thetoships notof ______ which by the under saidthe Convention?operate authority of a Party. The present Convention shall not apply to the following: ⮚ Any warships; ⮚ Naval auxiliaries; and ⮚ Other ships owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non- MARPOL 73/78

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In which countries convention are the MARPOL regulations often regulations enforced? ⮚most The MARPOL are enforced in all The maritime nations signatory to the MARPOL Convention. MARPOL 73/78 convention How are MARPOL Regulations enforced? ⮚ Each participating country adopts the MARPOL Regulations as part of their national laws. Each country has a law enforcement agency that can arrest and detain MARPOL Regulation violators, if appropriate. What might happen if a ship violates MARPOL Regulations? The ship may be ______, the owners/operators fined and placed on probation and the involved crew member/s may be imprisoned and/or fined. Many companies have been fined millions in US dollars for MARPOL violations worldwide. MARPOL 73/78 convention When did the Philippines become a Party to MARPOL 73/78?

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Flashcards

MARPOL 73/78 Convention

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, aiming to reduce marine pollution from ships.

MARPOL Annex I

MARPOL regulation addressing oil pollution from ships.

Harmful Substance (MARPOL)

Any material that could harm human health, marine life or the environment.

Regulation (MARPOL)

Rules and guidelines within the MARPOL convention regarding pollution prevention.

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MARPOL Convention Goal

Reduce harmful substances in the ocean from ships.

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MARPOL Applicability (Ships)

Applies to ships flying the flag of a party country and to some ships of non-parties.

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MARPOL Applicability (Exception)

MARPOL does NOT apply to warships and certain government-operated ships.

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MARPOL Enforcement

Every country that signs the convention is responsible for enforcing it.

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Violations Penalty

Detention, fines, and even imprisonment for ship owners/operators and crew found in violation of MARPOL.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Organization responsible for safety and security at sea.

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MARPOL Annex VI

MARPOL annex addressing air pollution from ships.

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Oil Pollution Prevention

MARPOL Annex I is designed to reduce and prevent harmful oil pollution.

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Accidental Discharge (MARPOL)

MARPOL aims to reduce likelihood of unintended releases of harmful materials.

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MARPOL 1973

Initial part of MARPOL

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MARPOL 1978 protocol

Protocol to the 1973 Convention improving the regulation in response to accidents.

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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Convention aiming to prevent and reduce pollution from shipping activities.

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Study Notes

MARPOL 73/78 Convention

  • MARPOL 73/78 was ratified in the Philippines in 2001
  • The Instruments of Accession of MARPOL Annex VI were deposited to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General on April 24, 2018

MARPOL Annex I - Oil

  • Purpose: to preserve the marine environment by eliminating pollution by oil and minimizing accidental discharge of harmful substances
  • Enforced since October 2, 1983
  • Defines regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil and oily water
  • Article 2 Definitions:
    • Regulation: regulations contained in the Annexes to the present Convention
    • Harmful substance: any substance that can create hazards to human health, living resources, and marine life, or damage amenities or interfere with legitimate uses of the sea

MARPOL Convention

  • The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships
  • Adopted on November 2, 1973, at the IMO
  • Protocol of 1978 was adopted in response to tanker accidents in 1976-1977
  • Combined MARPOL 73/78 convention

Objectives and Applicability

  • Objective: to reduce the volumes of harmful materials entering the world’s ocean and marine environment
  • Applies to:
    • Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party to the Convention
    • Ships not entitled to fly the flag of a Party but operate under the authority of a Party
  • Does not apply to:
    • Warships
    • Naval auxiliaries
    • Other ships owned or operated by a State and used for government non-commercial purposes

Enforcement

  • Enforced in all maritime nations signatory to the MARPOL Convention
  • Each participating country adopts MARPOL Regulations as part of their national laws
  • Enforcement agencies can arrest and detain violators, and impose penalties

Penalties for Violations

  • Ships may be detained
  • Owners/operators may be fined and placed on probation
  • Involved crew members may be imprisoned and/or fined

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