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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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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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Test your knowledge on the MARPOL 73/78 convention and its Annexes, focusing on the prevention of pollution by oil. Learn about the purpose and regulations of Annex I. Find out more about the ratification in the Philippines and the Instruments of Accession of Annex VI.
