MARPOL Annex 1

Question 1

What are the discharge requirements for machinery space bilges under Annex 1 MARPOL?

Answer 1

Class approved OWS and auto shutoff if in a special area or +10000GT
Less then 15ppm in the water
Vessel must be en route
Valid IOPPC and form A/B
Discharge to be recorded in the OLB Part 1

Question 2

What certification is required under MARPOL Annex 1?

What’s its validity?

Answer 2

IOPPC and Forms A/B (A for all vessels other than tankers)
- this is valid for 5 years with an annual and intermediate survey
ORB Part 1 (machinery spaces) Part 2 (tankers over 150GT)

Question 3

What is a SOPEP Plan?

Answer 3

Flag approved on board emergency plan of action incase of an oil spill on board
Contains: Procedures and duties to be followed (immediately and follow up)
- Contact details for relevant port, coast authorities (updated every three months) and relevant persons from the company

Question 4

Special Areas of Annex 1?

Answer 4

Baltic, Black, Med., Red Sea, Antarctic, NW Europe, Gulfs, Gulf of Aden, Oman area of the Persian Gulf, Southern S Africa

Question 5

Can an OWS be used in Special Areas?

Answer 5

Yes- as long as the auto shut down operates if the discharge rises above 15ppm

Question 6

Which vessels require a SOPEP Plan?

Answer 6

All vessels +400GT and All tankers +150GT

Question 7

Which vessels require the ORB Part 1?

Answer 7

All vessels over 400GT

Question 8

Who should the Master report an oil spill to?

Answer 8

• Nearest Coastal State (found in SOPEP Plan)
• Flag State
• DPA
• P and I Club
• If in port then the local Authorities

Question 9

Does Annex 1 apply to all vessels?

Answer 9

Yes, both private and commercial