Marpol Flashcards
What is the Marpol Convention
When introduced
Significant incidents that caused it?
Marine Pollution
Main international convention covering prevention of pollution by shipping.
2 conventions adopted in 73/78
Has been updated through the years, usually after another incident
Initial incident was Torrey Canyon 1967 in Cornwall
AlsoExxon Valdez in 1989 Alaska
What are the Annexes of MarPol?
(all start with )Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by:
1 Oil
2 Noxious Liquid Substance in bulk
3 Harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form
4 Sewage from ships
5 Garbage from Ships
6 Air Pollution by ships
(Oh No Here She Goes Again)
Annex 1, what paperwork is required?
For what size of vessel?
400GT and over
Oil Pollution prevention Certificate
Oil record book
Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP)
When is discharge of oil or oily mixtures allowed, outside of a special area?
When ALL of the following are satisfied:
*Ship is proceeding en route
*Oily mixture is processed through an oil filter
*Oil content does not exceed 15ppm
* 12 miles from land
When is discharge of oil or oily mixtures allowed, inside of a special area?
When ALL of the following are satisfied:
*Ship is proceeding en route
*Oily mixture is processed through a oil filtering equipment meeting regulation 14.7 of this Annex
- The system shall also have an automatic shutoff if oil content exceeds 15ppm
*Oil content does not exceed 15ppm
** Any discharge in the Antarctic area is prohibited
What is the Sopep Manual
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
Provides master and officers guidance in the event of an oil pollution event
Flow chart with response plan and who to contact
What are the Special areas for Annex 1
Oil:
Meditterranean Sea
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
‘Gulfs’ Area
Antarctic
North West European waters
Oman Area
Southern South Africa
Special Area for Annex 2?
Noxious Liquid Substances:
Antarctic area
Which Ships does annex 4 apply to?
The following ships on international voyages:
new ships 400GT or more
New ships less than 400 GT but capable of more than 15 persons on board
Special Area for Annex 4?
Sewage:
Baltic Sea
What does sewage include?
*Drainage and other waste from any for of toilet
*Drainage from medical premises, wash basins
*Drainage from spaces containing living animals
What paperwork for chapter 4?
international sewage pollution prevention certificate
The discharge of sewage is prohibited, except when?
Annex 4
*Comminuted and disinfected sewage, more than 3 Miles from land, Or 12M from land if not
*moving at least 4Knots, dicharching at a suitable rate
*The ship has an approved and certified treatment plant
*Test results of the Sewage plant are recorded in the Ships international Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
*The effluent shall not produce visable floating solids nor cause discoloration of the water
Which ships does Annex 5 Apply to?
Garbage
To all ships, unless expressly provided otherwise
Speacial Areas for Annex 5
Garbage:
Meditterranean Sea
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
‘Gulfs’ Area
North Sea
Antarctic Area - S of 60º
Caribbean Region
Paperwork / signage for annex 5?
Ships 12m or more in length - Placards to inform crew and passengers of requirements
100GT+, or can carry 15 or more persons
A garbage management plan
400GT +, or 15+ persons,
A Garbage record Book
What is a garbage management plan
Contains procedures for minimizing, collecting, storing, processing and disposing of garbage
Designate the persons in charge of carrying out the plan
When can you throw food overboard?
Outside special area + Ground = 3NM from land
Outside Special area, Not ground = 12NM from Land
Inside Special area, Ground only = 12NM
All en route
When can you discharge cleaning agents used in wash water for the exterior?
Providing they are not harmful to the marine environment. Discharge permitted, including special areas
Paperwork for Annex 6?
Air Pollution
400GT+
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
International Energy Effficiency Certificate
How was Annex 6 adopted into UK law
MSN 1819
Special areas for Annex 6
Air Pollution:
Baltic Sea -SOx
North Sea -SOx
North America- Sox, NOx, PM
US Caribbean Sea ECA -Sox, NOx, PM
What does MSN 1819 Say about certificates?
States that Annex 6 requires any engine of more than 130KWs on a 400GT ship to be Surveyed in compliance with the Annex 6 technical code
Ift should then be issued an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP)
What are the current SOx and Particulate Matter emmissions allowances
Outside ECA
In an ECA
In the Med
Outside an ECA - 0.5% m/m
Inside an ECA 0.1 % m/m
The Med 0.1 % m/m
SOx, NOx, PM?
Sulphur Dioxide
Nitrogen Oxide
Paritculate Matter
What is the SEEMP
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
A living document that considers how a vessels efficiency can be improved throughout its life
Should empower the crew to improve energy efficiency
The SEEMP is a requirement for a International Energy Efficiency certificate
What is and ODS?
Ozone depleting substance
What are the reasons for defining a special area
for technical reasons relating to their oceanographical and ecological condition and to their sea traffic
What must a vessel have to be fully compliant with Annex 1
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
SOPEP, Plan and Kit
Oil Record logbook
Who does Annexes 2+3 apply to?
How should they comply
Vessels carrying such substances
Not discharging any noious substances
Carry an emergency plan in the case of an incident
Follow guidelines from the IMDG code
