What does MARPOL stand for??
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships What does MARPOL cover? MARPOL includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimising, both accidental and operational, pollution from ships and currently includes six technical Annexes: Annex I – Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
What are the various MARPOL regulations and annexes??
MARPOL includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimising, both accidental and operational, pollution from ships and currently includes six technical Annexes: Annex I – Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil Annex II – Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
What is the MARPOL Convention for oil tankers??
The MARPOL convention, in 1983, introduced a number of radical new concepts, such as a requirement for new oil tankers to be fitted with segregated ballast tanks, so as to obviate the need to carry ballast water in cargo tanks. This was superseded by the requirement for oil tankers delivered from 1996 onwards to be fitted with a double hull.
How can we help you ensure your vessel is MARPOL compliant??
We are authorised to act on behalf of numerous flag administrations to verify that your vessels comply with MARPOL. Our involvement ranges from initial plan approval and on-board surveys to annual and renewal surveys to ensure compliance is maintained.