8 Questions
Under which Annex of MARPOL is the prevention of pollution by sewage regulated?
Annex IV
What is the minimum distance from the nearest land that a ship can discharge sewage?
3 nautical miles
What is required for ships to have in operation to prevent oil pollution?
Approved oil filtering equipment
What is the definition of noxious liquid substances?
Substances that can cause harm to the marine environment
What is required for ships to have for wastewater management?
Approved wastewater management system
Under which regulations are harmful substances in packaged form regulated?
MARPOL and national regulations
In what situation is the discharge of noxious liquid substances allowed?
In emergency situations, with permission from the nearest coastal state
What is required for ships to have for handling and disposing of harmful substances?
Approved procedures for handling and disposing of harmful substances
Study Notes
MARPOL: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
Prevention of Pollution by Sewage
- Regulated by Annex IV of MARPOL
- Prohibits discharge of sewage from ships, except:
- At a distance of more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land
- When the ship is en route and has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant
- Requires ships to have approved sewage treatment plants or holding tanks
Oil Pollution Prevention
- Regulated by Annex I of MARPOL
- Prohibits discharge of oil or oily mixtures from ships, except:
- When the ship is proceeding en route and has in operation an approved oil filtering equipment
- In emergency situations, with permission from the nearest coastal state
- Requires ships to have oil filtering equipment and oil record book
Noxious Liquid Substances
- Regulated by Annex II of MARPOL
- Defines noxious liquid substances as those that can cause harm to the marine environment
- Prohibits discharge of noxious liquid substances from ships, except:
- In accordance with approved procedures and permits
- In emergency situations, with permission from the nearest coastal state
- Requires ships to have approved procedures for handling and disposing of noxious liquid substances
Wastewater Management
- Regulated by MARPOL and national regulations
- Requires ships to have approved wastewater management systems, including:
- Holding tanks for sewage and wastewater
- Treatment systems for wastewater
- Disposal procedures for wastewater
Harmful Substances in Packaged Form
- Regulated by MARPOL and national regulations
- Defines harmful substances as those that can cause harm to the marine environment
- Prohibits discharge of harmful substances from ships, except:
- In accordance with approved procedures and permits
- In emergency situations, with permission from the nearest coastal state
- Requires ships to have approved procedures for handling and disposing of harmful substances
MARPOL: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
Prevention of Pollution by Sewage
- Regulated by Annex IV of MARPOL
- Prohibits discharge of sewage from ships except at a distance of more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land or when the ship has an approved sewage treatment plant
- Requires ships to have approved sewage treatment plants or holding tanks
Oil Pollution Prevention
- Regulated by Annex I of MARPOL
- Prohibits discharge of oil or oily mixtures from ships except when the ship is proceeding en route and has an approved oil filtering equipment
- Requires ships to have oil filtering equipment and oil record book
Noxious Liquid Substances
- Regulated by Annex II of MARPOL
- Defines noxious liquid substances as those that can cause harm to the marine environment
- Prohibits discharge of noxious liquid substances from ships except in accordance with approved procedures and permits
- Requires ships to have approved procedures for handling and disposing of noxious liquid substances
Wastewater Management
- Regulated by MARPOL and national regulations
- Requires ships to have approved wastewater management systems including holding tanks for sewage and wastewater, treatment systems for wastewater, and disposal procedures for wastewater
Harmful Substances in Packaged Form
- Regulated by MARPOL and national regulations
- Defines harmful substances as those that can cause harm to the marine environment
- Prohibits discharge of harmful substances from ships except in accordance with approved procedures and permits
- Requires ships to have approved procedures for handling and disposing of harmful substances
This quiz covers the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, including regulations on sewage and oil pollution prevention, and the requirements for ships to prevent pollution.
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