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 …

It was developed by the International Maritime Organization with an objective to minimize pollution of the oceans and seas, including dumping, oil and air pollution. The original MARPOL was …

MARPOL specifies standards for stowing, handling, shipping, and transferring pollutant cargoes, as well as standards for discharge of ship-generated operational wastes. Acceptance of the …

Jun 26, 2025 · MARPOL is a global framework designed to minimize pollution from ships, covering oil spills, hazardous cargo, sewage, garbage, air emissions, and more. It applies to …

MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Document History Articles of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 …

Mar 4, 2024 · MARPOL is a vital international instrument for checking maritime pollution from ships. It is updated regularly with new regulations to tackle the new challenges emerging in the …

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 (including amendments*)

Sep 28, 2023 · MARPOL was initially adopted as a Convention in 1973, and later as a Protocol in 1978. Today, it is the principal international convention that aims to prevent ships from …

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) was adopted on 2nd November 1973 at IMO, and later updated in 1978 after numerous severe tanker …

Feb 14, 2025 · Created by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1973, it’s a binding agreement that tackles pollution from ships—oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and even air …